As we face another few weeks of inclement weather that has somehow seemed to drag on longer even than the usual UK winter, thoughts inevitably turn to sun loungers, warmth and sandy beaches. Alluring as a spring holiday seems right now, whatever you do, don’t book your getaway for the week including the 24th and …
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One of the risks you run of pulling together a quarterly publication like The In-House Lawyer is that, by the time we go to press, some of the content that was completely current at the time of writing may be a little out of date by press time, only a few weeks later.
The In-House Lawyer (IHL): Given that the Brexit transition timeframe has closed, and the UK’s accession to the Lugano Convention was blocked by the EU, what’s the future of post-Brexit cross-border disputes looking like?
Nathalie Tidman, Legal Business and IHL: What sector-specific challenges are you facing when it comes to strategic decision-making in-house?
Business never stands still. Cross-border organisations must evolve in response to an ever-shifting world of geopolitical risk and opportunity together with the rapid changes being brought about by technology, data and digitisation. To do this, they look to their senior leaders to ensure this complex landscape is navigated effectively and adroitly. A successful GC today …
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Citi GC Sharon Blackman banks top in-house accolade at Legal Business Awards 2022 The Legal Business Awards, held at the Grosvenor House hotel in London on 27 September, provided the perfect backdrop to honour the leading lights of the in-house legal community for their accomplishments of the last year. Hosted by British television presenter and …
‘There is a real mismatch in how gloomy the economy feels and how busy the legal professional feels,’ observes Deborah Finkler, Slaughter and May’s managing partner. ‘We’re incredibly busy and it wouldn’t surprise me that in the similar conversations you’re having with other managing partners, they will say the same. Th ere is just a …
Tax lawyers across the country have been on high alert in recent months amid the chaos caused by the disastrous mini-budget unveiled by now-former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng at the end of September.
Nokia collaborates to drive D&I among law firms Nokia and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) have launched a global law firm survey that will allow firms to assess and advance efforts that promote equity, inclusion and diversity.
New Law is as a breed still a lot better at promise than delivery, particularly on claims of providing better value than law firms.