(eWorld) Outsourcing and Procurement: The Hot Points and Pitfalls

Session Overview: On paper, outsourcing holds significant potential for delivering much-needed efficiency gains and cost savings. But it can also present a legal minefield for procurement departments and getting the contract right from the outset is one of the most significant factors for realising these benefits. This information-packed briefing explains the key considerations for a successful outsourcing contract, including: defining project scope, employment issues & TUPE, intellectual property rights, agreeing service levels, benchmarking, reporting & audit rights, liability, data protection, confidentiality & Freedom of Information, dispute resolution, duration, termination and exit management. Speaker: Debbie Venn, Associate at asb law LLP Elcom, the official broadcast sponsor for the PI Window on Business eWorld 2010 coverage.