Certain forms of finance can be better suited to certain corporate structures or objectives, and this is something that companies should consider
Perceived risk of decisions being challenged means arbitrators are driven to issuing watertight rulings, but critics says few awards are actually annulled and a bolder approach should be adopted
Motivating and attracting young lawyers – in the face of competition from corporations and hedge funds – can be difficult with the result that the legal sector needs to convince new recruits to buy into its values
Law firm business development departments can help to win clients by identifying potential deals, accompanying lawyers to meetings and obtaining valuable feedback
External legal counsel can be used to test controls and train staff – including IT personnel – on how to prevent risks associated with failing to safeguard information
Comprehensive training for staff will help to minimise risk when a company is the subject of a dawn raid, according to speakers at a recent masterclass hosted by PwC.
Executives in parent companies often reluctant to accept board positions in foreign subsidiaries due to significant risks involved
Acting quickly is vital in fraud investigations in order to ensure evidence is preserved and data is not modified or deleted
Many general counsel in the pharmaceutical sector prefer to handle legal matters in-house due to a shortage of law firms with the necessary industry knowledge
General counsel are responsible for raising awareness of business ethics among management and boards of directors
