Recorded Webinar: The Rise and Rise of Electronic Contracts in Property Law

In the wake of COVID-19, parties in property matters have been left with no choice but to embrace electronic contracts and communications in property matters. However, when is a term negotiated by email binding on the parties? And, when does a typed name constitute a valid electronic signature? This session explores these issues, including:

• Electronic Transactions Act and what can constitute a signature
• Unpacking recent amendments affecting electronic transactions
• Sale of land and e-signatures
• e-signatures and guarantees
• Difficulties with electronic execution by corporations
• Limiting / exemption clauses in an electronic context
• The use of electronic deeds
• What can you do to prevent email communications from being binding – drafting tips
• The role of extrinsic evidence
• Lessons from recent cases