On demand webcasts

Why you need Contract Management to tackle ESG

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 21 March 2024, 11.00 CET

Why participate?

Integrating due diligence into your company’s governance and policy framework is key to identify and address challenges causing supply chain disruption and leading to negative reputational impact. Various legislative initiatives within the European Green Deal are forcing companies to take measures to prevent or mitigate any potential impact they identify in the field of environment and human rights, as well as end or minimise any real impact.

Preventive or mitigating actions towards suppliers will require a contractual basis.

In this webinar, we will discuss the impact on contracting with suppliers and how contract management technology, like Knowliah’s technology, can assist you in keeping track of and making your supplier contracts future ready.

Presenters

• Els Van Poucke | Partner | Deloitte Legal
• Jan Roggen | Director | Deloitte Legal
• Jan Corstens | Partner | Deloitte Risk Advisory
• Madhuri Borms | Senior Manager | Deloitte Risk Advisory
• Yves Lefere | Knowliah

Global engagement model developments and the key Employment Law issues

Deloitte Legal EMEA Dbrief

On demand, aired on Wednesday 24 January 2024, 13.00 CEST

Host: Andrew Howard
Presenters: Xabier Reynoso, Clare Fazal, Claire MacMillan

The world of work is getting more complex, employers business models are evolving and employees are challenging traditional engagement models. As a result, there is an increased interest in alternative employment structures and how they can help employers achieve their strategic objectives - whether that’s expansion into new markets or competing effectively in the war for talent. What should your organisation be looking at now? We’ll discuss:

• Use of alternative global employment structures, including Employer of Record and Global Employment Companies
• Employment law considerations - key pitfalls and how to manage them
• How employment law issues interrelate with tax, social security and immigration issues and strategies to mitigate associated risks

AI, oh, let’s go – Embracing Generative AI in your Legal department

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 19 October 2023, 11.00 CEST (60 minutes)

Whether or not you already have plans to adopt generative AI in your legal department, we believe it is imperative for legal leaders to understand what generative AI is, what its implications are and how you can get started safely.

During this webinar we'll discuss:

• Current state of generative AI;
• Current and emerging use cases;
• How to get started safely;
• Strategic implications of generative AI

Presenters

• Jan Roggen | Legal Operate | Deloitte Legal
• Sasja Vandendriessche | Generative AI expert | Deloitte
• Maarten Truyens | Founder & CTO |Clausebase

EU Pay Transparency Directive Series – Episode 2: A Client Perspective

Deloitte Legal EMEA Dbrief

On demand, aired on Wednesday 11 October 2023, 15.00 CEST

Host: Kathryn Dooks
Presenters: Fraukje Panis, Anca Dranca-Iacoban [EXT- Ing], Wencke Boehm [EXT- Ing]

In this next episode from our series on the EU Pay Transparency Directive
we hear from Anca Dranca-Iacoban (Global HR Strategy Lead) and Wencke Boehm (Global Head of Broad-Based Reward) from ING Bank on lessons learned from undertaking their first Pay Equity analysis in 2022 and how they are preparing for implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. We will also hear about preparations to undertake the Directive’s mandatory gender pay gap reporting across the EU; and to manage other key measures of the Directive including the ban on salary history questions to candidates and the requirement to publish pay bands for vacancies. We’ll discuss:

• Skills built internally to undertake the analysis
• Steps taken in preparation
• Their approach to communications and other key considerations

Join us as we move towards the implementation of the new law.

Better, Faster, Stronger: Deloitte Legal’s Contract Lifecycle Management blueprinting methodology

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 21 September 2023 (60 minutes)

Presenters: Jan Roggen, Krzystof Kwiatek (Deloitte Poland), David Simon (Docusign CLM)

In today's dynamic business landscape, the ramifications of poor contract management are becoming clearer than ever. In conversations with clients, we often notice that time and budget constraints can be significant roadblocks to achieving Contract Lyfecycle Management (CLM) excellence. That’s why we’ve developed a smarter, more efficient path: blueprinting.

During this webinar, we’ll be in conversations with the first partner we’ve launched the blueprinting methodology for – DocuSign – discussing the ins and outs of blueprinting.

Join us as we share real-world insights, success stories, and practical strategies that demonstrate how this approach can revolutionize your CLM journey. We will explore how clients can benefit from using the methodology to enhance and simplify their initial CLM pilot phase to get to a minimal viable product quicker, more efficiently and at a lower cost up-front.

Whether you're a local or international business looking to derive benefits from CLM quickly or a forward-thinking organization seeking streamlined transformation, this webinar is tailored to you.

Your contact information, including email, might be passed on to DocuSign for the purpose of following up on your interests.

Please join speakers from Deloitte Legal and DocuSign on Thursday 21 September to explore this topic.
 

The Future of Trade – Breakfast webinar | Belgian sanctioning policy: quo vadis?

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 22 June 2023 (60 minutes)

Customs sanctioning policy faces significant challenges not only for the customs authorities, but also for market operators. The digitization and sophistication in data usage provide extended audit opportunities. There is an increase in coordination and information exchange between authorities. The importance of European bodies is increasing with e.g. the involvement of the European Public Prosecutor in investigations. The use of criminal sanctions is only increasing.

Join us during this breakfast webinar if you want to find out which evolutions and trends in customs audits and sanctioning will impact your company.

Presenters

• Daan De Vlieger | Partner Indirect Tax | Global Trade Advisory | Deloitte
• Alexander Baert | Attorney-at-law | Deloitte Legal

An introduction to the EU Pay Transparency Directive: Lessons learned from the UK and the US

EMEA Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired on Wednesday 7 June 2023 (60 minutes)

Host: Gro Forsdal Helvik

Presenters: Kathryn Dooks, Wendy Van Hullebusch, Fraukje Panis, Christine Theofilou, Ann Knuckles Mahoney (EBG Law)

Progress on the gender pay gap and broader pay equity issues has been slow across the EU. The European Commission believes the key is to drive greater pay transparency and has brought forwards a new Directive introducing initiatives including mandatory gender pay gap reporting, a ban on salary history questions to candidates and requiring the publishing of pay bands for vacancies. What can your organisation learn from the US and the UK on how to navigate changes, where similar measures have been in place for some time? Topics include:

• The new rules and how they might apply
• US lessons learned - salary band disclosure and bans on pay history questions
• UK best practice considerations after five years of Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Implications for your Reward strategy today, in preparation for implementation of the Directive
• Key points for undertaking a pay equity analysisJoin us as we move towards the implementation of the new law.
  

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion: The HR Perspective

EMEA Dbriefs legal

On demand, aired on Wednesday 31 May 2023 (60 minutes)

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) - and our changing perspectives - are influencing how people work together and the way businesses operate. It is a critical aspect in employment across the world, as regulators demand more attention for the issue and employers battle through the current shortage of skilled labour. Companies and institutions have demonstrated positive intent and increased discussion and activity, but still progress seems slow. Our panellists, from across Europe and US will be looking at the question - what if, in a changing labour law environment, not everything goes as it should? We’ll discuss:

• Recent case law trends and specific outcomes
• Overview of case studies
• Top tips and hints for HR departments
  

Contract Drafting 2.0 - Unleashing the Power of Smart Tools and AI in contract drafting

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on 25 May 2023 (60 minutes)

Drafting contracts may appear straightforward, but beneath the surface lies a world of intricate complexities that only seasoned lawyers truly understand. It comes as no surprise that lawyers invest significant time and energy into this process.

Finding a suitable template to work with often poses challenges. Available templates are typically restricted to commonly used contracts. However, these templates are rarely perfect and often require substantial customization, with up to 50% of the content needing adaptation to suit specific situations. The arduous task of searching for additional or alternative clauses can be both time-consuming and inefficient.

Inevitably, crafting an initial draft can consume several hours, not to mention the subsequent struggle with layout formatting.

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we will equip you with a wealth of invaluable tips and techniques to permanently eliminate these inefficiencies:

• Create a smart clause library to expedite your drafting process.
• Wave goodbye to frustrations in Microsoft Word with smart "styling" and automatic numbering.
• Leverage automated models to enhance your efficiency.
• Empower business users to confidently generate their own contracts while maintaining control.
• Implement internal playbooks for enhanced collaboration and seamless communication.
• Discover the unparalleled benefits of lean drafting, facilitating faster negotiations.
• Harness the awe-inspiring power of artificial intelligence in contract drafting and review.

This transformative webinar is tailored for legal professionals determined to elevate their contract drafting process to new heights.

Speakers

• Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal
• Liesbet Vandendriessche | Lawyer | Deloitte Tax & Legal
• Maarten Truyens | Managing Director | Clausebase
• Pascal Van Glabeke | Director Business Development | Deloitte Legal

New Roads To Dispute Resolution

EMEA Dbriefs legal

On demand, aired Tuesday 23 May 2023 (60 minutes)

A recent survey conducted by Euromoney CS for Deloitte Legal revealed that, since 2020, litigation activity has intensified across every metric, with almost two-thirds of companies (64%) noting a heavier caseload since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, most of the respondents agreed that cases are now more complex and expensive, and are taking longer to resolve. Our panellists, legal professionals from Spain, UK and Germany will discuss the results, along with a guest speaker – Alejandro Rubio, State Lawyer and Head of Legal at Navantia. What were the burning issues? We’ll discuss:

• The findings from the survey that gathered responses from 568 tax, finance, and legal professionals working for companies in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA
• How greater financial risk has increased willingness to litigate, despite extra challenges
• The escalated use of digitalisation and AI in the field

The power of a digital shareholder register (French version)

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired Tuesday 17 May 2023 (60 minutes)

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar on digital shareholders register. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn about how digital shareholders registers can revolutionize the management of shareholder data.

The webinar will feature industry experts who will provide insights into the benefits digital shareholders registers unlock, including increased efficiency, enhanced security, and reduced costs.

We will also discuss the challenges associated with implementing digital shareholders registers and how these can be overcome.
You will also gain a better understanding of the latest trends, developments and legal requirements with regards to managing shareholder information.

What we will talk about:

• Impact on efficiency
• Enhanced security
• Accessibility
• Cost savings
• Compliance with regulations

Speakers:

• Olivier Van Borsel | CCO | Corporify
• Christoph Michiels | Innovation partner | Deloitte Legal
• Pascal Van Glabeke | Director | Deloitte Tax & Legal
   

The power of a digital shareholder register (Dutch version)

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired Tuesday 11 May 2023 (60 minutes)

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar on digital shareholders register. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn about how digital shareholders registers can revolutionize the management of shareholder data.

The webinar will feature industry experts who will provide insights into the benefits digital shareholders registers unlock, including increased efficiency, enhanced security, and reduced costs.

We will also discuss the challenges associated with implementing digital shareholders registers and how these can be overcome.
You will also gain a better understanding of the latest trends, developments and legal requirements with regards to managing shareholder information.

What we will talk about:

• Impact on efficiency
• Enhanced security
• Accessibility
• Cost savings
• Compliance with regulations

Speakers:

• Olivier Van Borsel | CCO | Corporify
• Christoph Michiels | Innovation partner | Deloitte Legal
• Pascal Van Glabeke | Director | Deloitte Tax & Legal
   

Whistleblowing Directive Implementation: The HR Perspective

Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired 22 March 2023 (60 minutes)

The EU Whistleblowing Directive has recently been implemented in most of the European countries. While the actual procedures may be well known in more complex and international business environments, the Directive implements rights and obligations concerning whistleblowers, bringing a new level of attention and compliance to local employers. It requires organisations to level out the whistleblowing landscape by creating a minimum level of protection in all EU Member States by improving and further managing whistleblowing procedures. What does this mean for your organisation? Our panel of experts from UK, Italy, Germany, and France, will discuss:

• The view and approach to the new employment law challenges
• The rules around reporting under the Directive
• The corporate compliance aspects and implications

New Roads To Dispute Resolution

Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired 01 March 2023 (60 minutes)

A recent survey conducted by Euromoney CS for Deloitte Legal revealed that, since 2020, litigation activity has intensified across every metric, with almost two-thirds of companies (64%) noting a heavier caseload since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, most of the respondents agreed that cases are now more complex and expensive, and are taking longer to resolve. Our panellists, legal professionals from Spain, UK and Germany will discuss the results, along with a guest speaker – Alejandro Rubio, State Lawyer and Head of Legal at Navantia. What were the burning issues? We’ll discuss:

• The findings from the survey that gathered responses from 568 tax, finance, and legal professionals working for companies in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA
• How greater financial risk has increased willingness to litigate, despite extra challenges
• The escalated use of digitalisation and AI in the field

Hot Topics in M&A – National Security And FDI: An Unstoppable Train

Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired 15 February 2023 (60 minutes)

The forces that underpinned globalisation and borderless movement of capital have gone into reverse. Governments are increasingly willing to relinquish the benefits of inward investment and global capital in favor of economic nationalism and, as a consequence, detailed scrutiny of foreign investors through the application of national security and FDI laws. How do you successfully navigate this thicket of rules when executing an M&A transaction?
Our panel of experts from UK, Germany, Belgium, France, and Spain Will discuss:

• The rules, and how they might apply to your deal.
• The impact on cross-border M&A and how the rules operate on a EU level.
• Key areas of risk for both buyers and sellers.

The webcast is essential listening for in-house legal counsel and corporate development teams. Understand how to work with the rules to optimise execution of your transaction.

Doeltreffend beheer van contracten bij lokale besturen

Deloitte Academy

On demand, aired 18 November 2022 (60 minutes)

Vlaamse lokale besturen spenderen per jaar gezamenlijk 1,5 miljard euro aan aankopen van leveringen en diensten via overheidsopdrachten.Audit Vlaanderen oordeelde enkele jaren geleden dat lokale overheden onvoldoende zicht hebben op hun lopende overheidsopdrachten en de inhoud ervan. Dit leidt tot verhoogde risico’s:

• Gebrek aan centralisatie van contracten maakt opvolging van contractuele verplichtingen arbeidsintensief;
• Suboptimale voorwaarden blijven van kracht bij stilzwijgende verlenging;
• Financiële en juridische gevolgen indien contracten niet tijdig hernieuwd worden;
• Actief beheer van contacten voorkomt en beperkt deze risico’s. Lokale overheden die aan contractbeheer doen kunnen onnodige kosten, verhoogde werklast en suboptimale voorwaarden vermijden.

Tijdens dit webinar bespreken we de waarde van actief contractbeheer na gunning van overheidsopdrachten en andere contracten. Het is immers op dat ogenblik dat echt waarde kan worden gecreëerd, of verloren. Door actief contractbeheer kan de waarde van contracten ten volle worden gerealiseerd en kunnen contracten worden ingezet als een strategisch actief van het lokale bestuur, en niet louter als een juridisch document.

Sprekers

Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal
Kathleen De hornois | Managing Partner | Deloitte Legal
Steven Debrauwere | Managing Director | Contractify
Pascal Van Glabeke | Director Business Development | Deloitte Legal

Doeltreffend beheer van contracten in een snel veranderende wereld

Dbriefs Legal

23 juni 2022

Waarom deelnemen?

Toen de COVID-19 pandemie uitbrak, werd de business case voor actief contractbeheer duidelijker dan ooit.

Ondernemingen moesten op heel korte termijn in kaart brengen of zij, hun klanten of hun leveranciers konden ontsnappen aan contractuele verplichtingen. Wie aan actief contractbeheer deed, had onmiddellijk inzicht in de lopende contractuele verplichtingen en kon snel de nodige stappen nemen.

Tijdens dit webinar bespreken we de waarde van actief contractbeheer na ondertekening van het contract. Het is immers op dat ogenblik dat echt waarde kan worden gecreëerd, of verloren. Door actief contractbeheer na ondertekening kan de waarde van contracten ten volle worden gerealiseerd en kunnen contracten worden ingezet als een strategisch actief van de onderneming, en niet louter als een juridisch document.

Wat we zullen bespreken:

• Waarom het beheer van contractuele verbintenissen na ondertekening cruciaal is in de levenscyclus van een contract
• Hoe waarde kan worden gecreëerd door actief contractbeheer (na de ondertekening van het contract)
• Hoe dit in de praktijk om te zetten
  
  

Speakers

• Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal
• Jasmijn Verraes | Director | Contract Lifecycle Management Deloitte Legal
• Steven Debrauwere | Managing Director | Contractify
  

Effective Corporate compliance & Legal Entity Management

Dbriefs Legal

17 May 2022

The regulatory landscape is changing at an unprecedented rate and maintaining local and cross-border compliance is a challenge. Company directors are tasked to ensure their organizations remain fully compliant with legal and statutory obligations.

Automation of the corporate compliance process may lead to better management of risk, mitigation of directors’ liability, and increased efficiency. It will also offer opportunities to proactively manage overall corporate compliance and add value to your organization at large.

We’ll discuss :

• How to improve your corporate compliance process
• How to improve quality and control of data
• How to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Presenters

Christophe Michiels | Partner | Deloitte Legal

Filip Van Acoleyen | Senior Manager | Deloitte Legal

Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal