Stephen Sidkin, a partner at Fox Williams LLP (www.agentlaw.co.uk; www.foxwilliams.com), talks about the upcoming annual agent law seminar covering a variety of topics.

Taking place on Tuesday 25 November 2025 at its offices at 10 Finsbury Square from 6.00pm, a number of speakers will address topics including unauthorised remuneration of agents, urban myths on indemnity and cyber hacking awareness.

After the formal presentations, there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and then to network over drinks and canapés. The seminar is free to attend.

Topics covered:

– When it comes to obtaining orders, secret commission is to an agent as a back hander is to an employee – partners, Evie Meleagros and David Williams, discuss the issue of unauthorised remuneration of agents and employees and the problems which arise for both payer, payee, and principal and employer following recent legislative changes.

– Calculating an agent’s indemnity entitlement on termination of the agency agreement under the Commercial Agents Regulations – partner Stephen Sidkin will dispel some urban myths and considers whether indemnity can ever be better than compensation for terminated agents.

– Beware the terms on which you trade – for suppliers and distributors alike, the question needs to be answered, “are your terms of trade fit for purpose?” following a spate of cyber hacking incidents over the last 12 months. Associate, Guy Haslewood, will provide his thoughts.

– Authorising agents to act – recent judgments highlight the needs to ensure that your agents / representatives / brokers are properly authorised. Associate, Jessica Howard, discusses the cases and the consequences if they are not.

For more information about this seminar, visit: https://www.foxwilliams.com/2025/10/14/agentlaw-seminar-the-key-issues-for-2025-for-agents-and-distributors-and-principals-and-suppliers/