Commentary
The end of an era as HSF’s arbitration head Paula Hodges bows out
After 16 years at the helm, Hodges will hand reins to new practice co-heads, reports Ben Rigby
Cyber security in 2024 – a short overview for a firm’s management team
As cyber threats continue to evolve, firms may need to consider new cyber security defences to maintain adequate protection, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells
Is enforcement of foreign arbitral awards safe against fraud?
A recent case raises the question of whether the English civil court procedure is robust enough to protect an innocent party against fraud, writes Signature Litigation arbitration partner Neil Newing
Key considerations for selecting an IT supplier
Firms should put together a checklist of requirements when choosing a potential IT partner, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells
The significance of clarifying and communicating purpose for female leaders
Being clear about purpose can help female leaders drive lasting change, writes Phoebe Waters
Improving the success rate of your firm’s projects
Hiring a fractional project manager can help firms better execute their projects without having to create a permanent project manager position, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst
The perfect partner part two: a trusted evaluation process
Tougher operating conditions means law firm leaders may need to rethink their partner performance evaluation process, writes Moray McLaren
Ensuring the smooth running of your IT service
3Kites consultant Michele Asbury discusses some of the key issues that law firm IT managers may need to consider to ensure their systems are maintained correctly
The perfect partner part one: revisiting and redefining partner contribution
Law firms worldwide are reevaluating partner remuneration strategies amid rising costs and economic uncertainties, writes Moray McLaren
Boosting investment in Black and minority ethnic businesses
More work needs to be done to ensure Black and minority ethnic entrepreneurs can access funding, writes Hogan Lovells counsel Fenella Chambers
How much supplier due diligence is enough for a major system procurement?
Firms should consider using project-specific RfPs when evaluating potential IT suppliers, write 3Kite’s Paul Longhurst and Kemp IT Law’s Richard Kemp
Growth and opportunity: seizing the moment in the Philippines
Nowhere is the ASEAN opportunity greater than in the Philippines, write Dentons’ Elliott Portnoy and PJS Law’s Regina Jacinto-Barrientos on the day their firms’ combination goes live
AI inventorship – a victory for common sense (for now)
Dabus AI case confirms that only humans can legally be recognised as inventors, avoiding any potential IP ownership issues, writes Withers & Rogers partner Diego Black
What are the key features of a case or matter management system for an in-house legal team?
Melanie Farquharson of 3Kites Consulting explains the benefits of adopting a case management system for in-house teams and how they can get the most value out of them
Natasha Harrison's disputes forecast 2024: sponsors, restructuring and fraud take centre stage
The volume of corporate disputes is unlikely to subside in the year ahead, writes the founder of Pallas Partners
China decoupling will continue for Western law firms in year ahead
WarwickPlace Legal’s Robert Bata wraps ups his predictions for 2024 with a look at how legal industry trends will pan out in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America
A&O, Shearman tie-up likely to set tone for more merger activity this year
WarwickPlace Legal’s Robert Bata looks ahead at the trends that are likely to shape the legal market in the US, UK, Europe and beyond over the next 12 months
Protecting luxury brands’ IP in Macau
Low registration fees and an active customs office are among the reasons IP protection is a simple strategy in Macau, writes local lawyer Bruno Nunes
High Court strikes out innovative attempt to bring securities litigation class action
Lorraine Lanceley and Elaina Bailes of Stewarts look at a recent judgment of the Commercial Court with implications for financial litigators representing claimants and defendants
More virtuous products and vastly more complex regulation: the year ahead for emerging technologies
Alexander Amato-Cravero, regional head of Herbert Smith Freehills’ emerging tech group, predicts major trends for 2024
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