A leading law firm in London and the Thames Valley declares an upcoming seminar based on the issue of IT Outsourcing. This law firm seminar is for users and suppliers of IT outsourcing services as well as anyone considering outsourcing some or all of their IT functions. The aim of the seminar is to bring companies up to speed with issues they should consider when entering into and managing IT outsourcing contracts.

Since businesses in every sector become increasingly dependent on outside service providers, Manches will emphasize the major issues in IT outsourcing. Outside IT service providers often deliver services that were previously undertaken in-house. One of the aims of outsourcing IT services is to buy in the sort of technology, expertise and human resource that would otherwise not be available to a business.

It is very important that the roles and responsibilities of the customer and supplier are clear when entering into an IT outsourcing agreement, and that the contract gives the customer adequate influence to obtain the right level of service. Conversely, suppliers need to avoid taking on the sort of liability that is effectively underwriting the customer's business. Throughout its seminar and services Manches aim to give practical advice on how to get the outsourcing contract a company needs and how to avoid the ‘elephant traps’ when making or breaking outsourcing contracts.

The topics of Manches seminar on IT Outsourcing includes handling transition in IT Outsourcing -- focusing on the issue of not getting into outsourcing relationships before you know how to get out of them; TUPE and the consequence of the new amendments to the Transfer of Undertakings; Successful management of outsourcing contracts -- and specifically, how to set up and maintain suitable service levels; and finally tackling the issue of whether the contract is a hindrance or help if things start to go wrong. The speakers at the seminar will be: Christine Reid, William Downing and Piers Clayden.

Manches LLP is an innovative and responsive law firm with offices in London and the Thames Valley. Manches spotlights on a range of specialist legal sectors, including: Property, Construction, Technology Media & Intellectual Property, Family Law, Retailing, Publishing, Brand and IP Management and Life Sciences. Manches has been active in the London market since it was established in 1937. With offices in the Aldwych, Manches is in the heart of the legal community facing the challenges of a dynamic and competitive environment.