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Lane End and the Search for Equitable Solutions in Construction Disputes
In browsing through Charles Dickins’ “Bleak House” I discovered that my former chambers at Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn is mentioned in the novel’s description of the decaying legal profession of...Read more

Anthony Philpott
Barrister, Barrister (Direct Public Access and Authorised Litigator) UK - AP Legal Direct , UK
Personality Disorders and Their Manifestations in the Corporate World: An Analysis of Psychopathological Influence on Organizational Dynamics
This scientific article explores the intersection between Personality Disorders (PDs) and the corporate environment, analyzing how the psychopathological manifestations of individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD),...Read more

Thiago Veloso
Legal Director, Hydro Extrusion Brasil S.A., Brazil
Central Bank Digital Currencies: Conceptual Framework and Essential Legal Reforms for Regulation
The digitalization of the global economy is compelling central banks to position themselves as integral actors within the emerging digital paradigm . In response to rapid technological advancements, central banks...Read more

Murat Baykal
Senior Legal Counsel, Central Bank of Turkey, Turkey
Redefining Confidentiality Contracts as Risk Mitigants for AI-Driven Disclosure
This paper discusses the evolving landscape of confidentiality risks associated with the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in corporate environments. As organisations increasingly leverage AI, traditional confidentiality mechanisms,...Read more

Omavuaye Akintola
Associate General Counsel, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) P.J.S.C., UAE
Creditor Voting Rights During Business Rescue in Terms of the South African Companies Act 71 Of 2008
Chapter 6 of the South African Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the “Companies Act”) deals with a process referred to under South African law as “business rescue”, aimed at the...Read more
Stef du Plessis
Specialist In-house Legal Counsel, Corporate and Investment Banking, a division of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, South Africa
From “Legal as Gatekeeper” to “Legal as Growth Engine”: Building a Digitally Enabled, Risk Intelligent In-house Function Across African and Offshore Markets%20004.jpg&w=256&q=75)
As financial services organisations digitise at pace and extend into multi-jurisdictional markets, in-house legal teams are being asked to do two things at once: uphold uncompressing standards of integrity...Read more
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René Du Preez
Group Chief Legal Officer, Standard Bank Group, South Africa
Beyond the Bank: The SAR Framework, Information Sharing and the New World of Corporate AML Compliance

This paper examines Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) frameworks and information-sharing mechanisms under Sections 314(a) and 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act as critical tools for detecting and mitigating financial crime...Read more

Jillian Thompson
Senior Compliance Associate, Moore Capital Management, LP, USA

Lincoln Gleeton
Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Corporate Compliance , Fordham University School of Law, USA
Implementing Effective Compliance Programs in Jurisdictions Where the Rule of Law is Weak

Multinational organizations increasingly operate in jurisdictions where the rule of law is weak, inconsistently enforced, or subject to political and economic influence. For pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, these environments present...Read more

Fabiana Lacerca-Allen
Chief Compliance Officer, Cipla, USA
Valentina Lacerca-Allen
Title Marketing/ Communication Specialist, Ethiprax LLC., USA
In-House Counsel as an Independent and Trusted Governance Advisor
In-house counsel may have a challenging role in working with other management, reporting to the board of directors, and having a duty to the company. There are governance matters where...Read more

Richard Leblanc
President, Boardexpert com Inc, Canada
Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Mind An Insight from the Inside on how AI Is Reshaping Legal Psychology, Professional Judgment, and Leadership Across the Legal Profession 
Across today’s corporate and professional landscape, legal advice is expected to be delivered faster, with greater clarity, and under increasing commercial and reputational pressure. Decision-making cycles have shortened, tolerance for...Read more

Hadi N. El Kadi
Group Chief Legal Officer, Al Habtoor Group, UAE