Breach of Contract - Practical Insights for Accountants

Introduction

Contractual disputes are a staple of commercial life — and accountants are often among the first professionals to spot when something has gone wrong. Whether it’s a missed payment, a failure to deliver goods, or a misrepresentation in a set of accounts, a breach of contract can quickly escalate into legal and financial risk.

This webinar is designed to provide accountants with a clear, practical understanding of breach of contract under English law. It focuses on real-world examples, legal developments, and the specific ways in which breach issues intersect with accountancy practice — particularly around evidence gathering, quantification of loss, and risk identification.

By viewing this webinar you will be better equipped to spot breach issues early, respond confidently, and support your clients with legally informed insights. The consequences of failing to engage with these issues can be severe: misreporting, litigation exposure, and loss of client trust. But with the right knowledge and documentation, accountants can be instrumental in resolving disputes — or even preventing them altogether.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understand what constitutes a legally binding contract under English law
• Distinguish between conditions, warranties, and innominate terms — and why these distinctions matter in breach scenarios
• Learn how and when a breach occurs, including the difference between actual and anticipatory breaches
• Appreciate the legal consequences of breach: including termination, damages, and equitable remedies
• Discover how breach is proven in law — and how accountants play a central role in evidencing performance, failure, and loss
• Explore key remedies: expectation damages, reliance losses, specific performance, and injunctions
• Gain practical insight into calculating damages, particularly where financial loss or business disruption is alleged
• Examine common real-world examples, such as unpaid invoices, failed deliveries, and confidentiality breaches
• Receive practical tips on drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to reduce the risk of breach
• Understand how dispute resolution works — from negotiation and mediation to litigation — and the accountant’s role in each
• Learn from case studies that illustrate the accountant’s involvement in breach claims and financial litigation
• Leave with a clear set of actions to improve documentation, communication, and client risk management

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 14th October 2025

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