A Practical Guide to Blockchain Systems, Smart Contracts, and Emerging Legal Risks
Blockchain and smart contract technology are reshaping how transactions are recorded, verified, and executed across commercial and legal systems. While the technology offers efficiency and automation benefits, it also raises complex legal, regulatory, and risk issues that practitioners must understand to advise effectively.
This session provides a practical introduction to blockchain and smart contracts, explaining how the technology works, how smart contracts are used in real-world applications, and where their limitations lie. It also examines key legal and regulatory considerations, including data protection, accuracy risks, relevant legal frameworks, and emerging case law.
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Director at Anson Evaluate | Lead Consultant at Digital Law UK
Dr Heather Anson is the Managing Director of Anson Evaluate Ltd, a specialist consultancy firm focused on data compliance and technology-driven business growth. With extensive experience advising clients globally on technology and regulatory matters, particularly in highly regulated industries such as law firms, Heather is a sought-after consultant and expert in her field. She recently co-authored the Cyber-Security Toolkit for Law Firms through the Law Society of England and Wales and is also a specialist Consultant for the niche law firm Digital Law UK with a focus on legal matters impacting emerging technologies.
