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Latham & Watkins adds ESG leadership for the US from Vinson & Elkins and Davis Polk
US-based Sarah Fortt and Betty Huber to co-chair practice with London partner Paul Davies
ESG takes centre stage for the year ahead in M&A
Pressure for businesses to enhance their ESG credentials will help drive global deal activity, write Gavin Davies and Rebecca Maslen-Stannage
Herbert Smith Freehills CEO to co-chair global campaign to boost number of women arbitrators
Diversity and inclusion champion Justin D’Agostino takes leading role at the Pledge as signatories near 5,000
GCs from Mulberry, Abercrombie & Kent, Nestlé and PVH to explore ESG’s impact on luxury sector
Webinar on 20 January also features legal leaders from Kempinski Hotels, Crystal Clean and Insight Enterprises
The year in headlines – the top stories of 2021 and the trends they reflect
We review a year characterised by record deal markets, a war for talent, geopolitical tension and all things ESG
Former Zurich Insurance Group general counsel duo launch platform to measure law firm ESG performance
New offering also enables law firms to measure their own progress and includes firm-client matching features
Staffing and mental health risks key concerns for GCs and executives, study finds
Some 69% view people-related risk as highest area of concern almost two years into the pandemic, according to a study by Clyde & Co and membership network Winmark
ICC appoints co-chairs of new disability inclusion and international arbitration task force
King & Spalding associate Simon Maynard and Toronto-based independent arbitrator Todd Weiler are set to take the reins on the 'first-of-its-kind' initiative
Cooley partners with Tech Nation for D&I programme aimed at black entrepreneurs
'First-of-its-kind' scheme offers guidance to early-stage UK tech startups with at least one Black or multiracial with Black heritage founder
BonelliErede sets up dedicated ESG group as sustainability issues rise
Milan-based firm’s ESG team will be led by 12 partners across a range of practices
IBA's annual law firm management conference goes virtual for 2021
Free-to-attend event supported by the IBA Law Firm Management Committee will take place on 3 December
Slaughter and May selects five climate tech-focused startups for latest tech incubator cohort
The Magic Circle firm has underlined its commitment to dealing with climate change by selecting five climate tech-focused startups for Fast Forward's fifth edition
Global organisations fail to make meaningful progress on diversity and inclusion
Baker McKenzie survey finds companies are still mainly focused on raising awareness
Leading offshore arbitration centre announces more eco-friendly rules
Measures including provisions for remote hearings feature in BVI International Arbitration Centre's 2021 rules update
Global hospitality and travel industry adjusts to legal realities of Covid-19
Contracting issues and employment law concerns top of in-house agenda, according to a Luxury Law Alliance and Barnes & Thornburg roundtable