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Webinar recording: Limitations on liability

23 October 2025

Hosted by DWF’s Dispute Resolution and Commercial teams,  o ur  webinar explored how limitation and exclusion clauses operate within commercial contracts particularly those between public sector organisations and businesses under English and Welsh law.

Our experienced speakers discussed the following topics:

  • Overview of limitation of liability
  • Real world examples of the Court’s interpretation of how the controls are applied
  • Model Services Contract

The webinar highlighted the following essential points:

  • Precision is criticalclear, unambiguous drafting is essential.
  • UCTA applies when contracts are based on standard terms.
  • Bargaining positions may be relevant.
  • Use liability caps wisely, and ensure they’re visible and enforceable.
  • Know what can and cannot be excluded.

Watch the recording

Thank you to Jake Slinger and Shaun Johnson for contributing to the production of this article.

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