Electronic Signatures in Commercial Property Transactions - A Roundup

Introduction

The COVID- 19 pandemic has raised the importance of executing and signing real estate documents by virtual means. This is set to rapidly become the norm for a variety of reasons - not just COVID.

This webinar will look at the state of the law on e-signatures - when they can be used and when 'wet-ink' is preferable.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Basic requirements for contracts and deeds, virtual and 'wet-ink'
• Types of e-signatures - simple emails, scans, and e-signature portals
• Recent case law in this area
• Land Registry progress in this area
• Comparison of the various methods in relation to:
• Contracts
• Transfers
• Mortgages
• Other real estate documents
• Practical and physical issues
• Are there any documents where 'wet-ink' is essential?

This webinar was recorded on 16th August 2022