Electronic Signatures – Proper Execution and Minimising Risk

Electronic signatures have become a common and accepted practice across many areas in the legal profession, from Wills to Contracts. Although emerging legal technologies offer convenience and efficiency, cautious adoption is recommended as each advance carries both risks and benefits to your clients.

This seminar will guide you through the major issues, risks, and consequences of using E-signatures and the steps you can take to mitigate them.

The seminar will cover issues including:

• When is an E-signature acceptable and what legislation applies? 
• The risk of witnessing documents and signatures remotely
• Effectively gauging and verifying the capacity of a client signing documents remotely
• Examples and limitations when signing Smart Contracts
• The latest and significant cases on the issue of electronic signatures.

Gain confidence and proficiency in the electronic execution of documents and pass on the benefits and convenience to your clients.