How does the HSF private equity team differentiate itself in the market? John Taylor, partner and the head of the private equity practice in London: We have a multi-capability private equity practice, advising clients across the full lifecycle of investments from fundraising and capital deployment, supporting their investments all the way to exit. We work …
Ronan McLoughlin and Lisa Broderick report on DACB Dublin’s recent growth, with a busy last year and new hires, as well as the opportunities and issues expected for Irish law firms in the future
In the last two years, how has the ESG practice group grown at the firm? Anya George: One notable characteristic of our group now is that it is truly multidisciplinary. We possess expertise in both transactional matters and disputes. In recent years, we have placed increased emphasis on financial market regulation, greenwashing, and carbon credits—areas …
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Could you share some examples of innovative ways Herbert Smith Freehills is working with clients in the ESG space? Silke Goldberg: At Herbert Smith Freehills, we are actively engaging with our clients in the ESG space through innovative tools like our Global ESG Tracker and ESRS Navigator.
Jonathan Bower, partner, planning and infrastructure team leader and partner lead for net zero by 2030 strategy at Womble Bond Dickinson, sets out the case for a clear ESG vision with a focus on inspiring behavioural change Historical events have often led to transformative changes. The Industrial Revolution was one such moment and, today, we’re …
The legal landscape for general counsel (GCs) in the United Kingdom is undergoing significant challenges and transformations in 2024. A comprehensive survey conducted by Wakefield Research and commissioned by Axiom provides crucial insights into the current state of in-house legal departments, shedding light on budget constraints, talent management issues, and the quest for innovative solutions.
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, transforming various sectors by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities. However, the proliferation of AI technologies also brings forth significant challenges, particularly concerning safety, fairness, transparency, and accountability. In response to these challenges, the European Union (EU) has proposed and …
Iran is a strategic country located in the Middle East, possessing abundant natural resources such as oil, gas, gold, and other mines and minerals. In addition, Iran enjoys the benefits of having access to the Caspian Sea in the north, and to the Persian Gulf and free waters of Oman in the south. Moreover, Iran …
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Jonathan Ashley of etiCloud on how prevention is the best defence when it comes to keeping your company safe from cyber attacks ‘Cyber security breaches and attacks remain a common threat.’ – Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Home Office.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved at a rapid pace in recent years. We’ve seen a meteoric rise in stakeholder engagement and interest well beyond the investment community where the concept initially started to gain mainstream attention. This really accelerated in 2020 around the Covid pandemic when the importance of pressing global issues like …
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