Executing Documents Using Electronic Signatures - Caselaw, Guidance & Legislation
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Executing Documents Using Electronic Signatures - Caselaw, Guidance & Legislation
Introduction
The ability to execute a document using an electronic signature is now well established in contract law. However, considerable confusion remains as to what will be accepted as a valid electronic signature, particularly in the case of property transactions.
This webinar reviews the relevant legislation and caselaw and summarises the key guidance provided by both the Law Commission and HM Land Registry.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- Overview of key guidance documents
- ‘Simple’ v ‘formal’ contracts
- Summary of the key provisions of the eIDAS Regulation
- Different types of electronic signatures
- HM Land Registry guidance on the use of electronic signatures
- Summary of latest position on signing and witnessing of wills using electronic means
This pre-recorded webinar will be streamed at 12:30pm on Tuesday 6th August 2024 and will remain available to view by delegates who have registered by then for 90 days.