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A Leadership Crisis:The Consequences of Inadequate Succession Planning in a Manufacturing Company
The unforeseen death of a business owner without a clear succession plan can plunge a company into chaos, particularly in privately held firms. Leadership voids, financial instability, and legal disputes...Read more
Paul Russo
President, George A Mitchell Co, USA
Recent RBI Changes Expand M&A Flexibility for Foreign Companies in Deferred Consideration Deals
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (the “FEMA”), along with the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (the “NDI Rules”), constitutes the primary legal framework governing foreign equity investments...Read more
Prateek Sethi
Associate Vice President - Legal, Bharti Airtel Limited, India
How in-house legal teams thrive through purposeful integration
For in-house legal teams to thrive, they must be more than a support function - they must be embedded within the organisation’s fabric, with a clear sense of purpose and...Read more
Kerry Phillip
Fractional General Counsel, The Legal Director, UK
Evolving Contract Management: Navigating Uncertainty in the Digital Age.jpg&w=256&q=75)
The practice of contract management has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing business models, and increasing market volatility. For legal professionals, these shifts demand a...Read more
Tim Cummins
President and Head of Research & Learning, World Commerce & Contracting, UK
Neutrals in Time of War
The proliferation of sanctions on one hand and the growing gap on the other between how “the West” and “the Global South” view the Laws of War present a challenge...Read more
Jürg Gassmann
Principal, Gassmann Consulting, Ireland
U.S. Broker Reporting Rules for Cryptocurrencies and Other Digital Assets: An Overview
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. federal revenue department (the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS) issued final regulations (the Final Regulations) requiring the prospective reporting of sales by U.S. custodial...Read more
Stevie Conlon
Vice President, Tax and Regulatory Counsel, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, USA
Robert Schwaba
Manager, Specialized Consulting, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, USA, USA
The AI Act and Risk Management in Practice: Who are the Addressees?
The AI Act imposes unprecedented regulatory challenges on all categories of market actors. How the Act will affect companies depends on a number of factors including entity type, system modifications,...Read more
Andrej Savin
Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
From Disputes to Value: How Corporate Counsel Can Reimagine Conflict Management Through Process Design and Outcome-Focused Funding
Corporate counsel today are expected to go beyond managing legal risk and reducing costs. They are being called upon to contribute actively and directly to business value creation. This shift...Read more
Jeremy Lack
General Counsel & Co-Founder, InnovADR SA, Switzerland
Moving Beyond Titles & Positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and Embracing a Post-Career Life
Retirement marks a significant transition in life, often accompanied by a shift in identity and purpose.
For many individuals, their sense of self has been closely tied to their professional...Read more
Jeffery Tan
Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore
The In-House Counsel's Identity Crisis: How Inhouse Counsel Can Improve Their Value
“When are you coming back to legal practice?”
This question, from a young associate surprised me. I was called to the bar twenty years ago (when he was seven years old)....Read more
Allan Rwakakooko
Lawyer, Umeme, Uganda