Live Instructor-Led The Law of Agency
Aims
This course aims to explain the law of Agency and how it deals with the appointment and authority of agents, sub-agents, and the revocation of authority. It will also cover the agent’s duty towards the principal and the principal’s duty towards the agent. The course will cover the role of the agency in contracts with third parties. The course will enable those in commercial, procurement and contracting to understand the Agency Law related contracting and procurement and will reduce the pressure upon in-house legal counsel and therefore prevent delays.
Target Audience
This “Live” instructor-led course is for those who have a fiduciary relationship with the Agent or the Principal, created by express or implied contract and who are responsible for the formation and management of Agency agreements, from both the Agent and the Principals’ perspectives.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between each party in the agency process: the agent, the principal and the client and the duties placed on each
- Explain the fiduciary duty of agents and how agents can act on behalf of the principal
- Identify how the law of agency applies in practice and what happens when the agreement is terminated
- Define the fiduciary duty placed on agents
- Explain the agent and client relationship and the legal duties of each party
- Explain the implications when an agent acts without explicit instruction from the principal
- Describe how an agent may ‘bind’ the principal to a contract
- Explain how the principal or the agent can terminate services
- Explain the agents and principals (internal relationship), known as the principal-agent relationship
- Agents and the third parties with whom they deal on their principals’ behalf (external relationship)
- Explain the principals and the third parties when the agents deal directly
Course Delivery Options
Classroom Delivery
Research shows that some professionals prefer physical classroom courses. These are held at our training centre in London (or at the client’s venue). Participants will enjoy the benefits of the physical classroom experience delivered by our Subject Matter Expert (UK-licensed paralegal). They will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies, current commercial challenges, and practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching and exploring solutions and generally interacting in the classroom environment.
They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the live-streamed event.
Course duration: 2 days
Course dates: 19th to 20th October 2026
Course times: 09.30 to 16.00
Course fees: TBC
This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more
Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)
If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk
Virtual Delivery
Research also shows that other professionals prefer live-streamed tutor-led events via the Zoom/Teams platforms. This is sometimes due to the logistics of attending training room events. The number of participants will be limited to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience. The course will be delivered by our Subject Matter Expert (UK-licensed paralegal). Participants will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies, current commercial challenges and gain practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions and generally interacting in this virtual classroom event.
They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the classroom environment.
Course duration: 2 days
Course dates: 19th to 20th October 2026
Course times: 09.30 to 16.00
Course fees: £790.00 plus VAT per participant
This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more
Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)
If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk
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