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The CMA and FCA. What do we think of it so far?
In any assessment of how these two new regulators are performing, it's necessary to consider why the Government bothered to reform the system at all and what was it trying...Read more
Lee Callaghan
General Counsel International Markets. Group Competition Counsel, Aviva, UK
Optimising Value from the In-house Legal Function
As organisations face increasing regulation, complexity and globalisation without corresponding increases in resources, the structure, management and resourcing of the organisation’s legal department becomes ever more important. In-house legal teams...Read more
Claudine Boast
Commercial Counsel, Spectris, UK
The Case for an EU-wide Copyright
The emergence, and subsequent pervasiveness of the internet, has resulted in the increasing digitalisation, distribution and accessibility of copyrighted works. The internet is now generally regarded as the principal means...Read more
Carolyn Jameson
General Counsel, Skyscanner, UK
The Law on Leads: Responsible Engagement with the Lead Generation Sector
In today’s marketplace, businesses must continually look for innovative ways to attract new customers in order to thrive. Technological advances have presented new opportunities for reaching individual consumers, but the...Read more
Kate Wellington
Lead Lawyer - Policy & Communications, Which?, UK
Compliance Blueprint
I have many years working within the field of Engineering within the Ministry of Defence, Automotive, Petrochemical and recently, (for the last 10 years) NHS (“National Health Service”) Estates management,...Read more
Michael Jemmott
Senior Compliance Manager, Skanska Facilities Services, UK
Has Social Media Changed the Skills Required of the General Counsel Function?
“Act in haste, repent at leisure” is perhaps a fitting mantra for any aspiring lawyer. Reflecting on a problem is significantly preferable to acting too quickly and giving advice which...Read more
Derek Walsh
Counsel & Group General Counsel, Royal & Sun Alliance, UK
First the Bribery Act, now the Banking Reform Act reverses the burden of proof. What can companies do to ensure robust compliance, pre-empt liability, and gain a distinct competitive advantage?
Rob Mason, Becky Stones, Derek Patterson and Toby Duthie at Forensic Risk Alliance in London examine ‘reasonable steps’ companies can take to affirmatively evidence compliance as they face a broadening...Read more
Toby Duthie
Partner, Forensic Risk Alliance, UK
Rob Mason
Partner, Forensic Risk Alliance, UK
Becky Stones
Partner, Forensic Risk Alliance, UK
Derek Patterson
Principal, Forensic Risk Alliance, UK
Lawyering in the Online Gambling Sector Part 2 - Non-legal Aspects of the In-house Work
Being an in-house lawyer does not only require top class knowledge of a requisite number of different areas of law but also an in-depth understanding of the products sold by...Read more
Martin Lycka
Legal Counsel , The Betfair Group , UK
Getting to the Heart of The Business: How Legal is Moving up The Value Chain: Driving Efficiency and Effectiveness in a Global Legal Team
In the post financial crisis world of greater regulatory scrutiny and a stronger focus on corporate governance and compliance, the enforced modus operandi for many legal and regulatory teams is...Read more
Ruth Daniels
General Counsel, CPA Global Management Services Limited, UK
Thinking and Assessing - Charge and Assignment Under English Law
I have been working as a lawyer for several years in Europe, in countries governed by different legal systems. I have learned to love English law because of its practical...Read more
Alessia Frisina
Chief Legal and Compliance Counsel, De Lage Landen Leasing Limited, UK