Viewpoints
Expert opinion and insight from people in the know
At CLL, our contributors come from a wide range of backgrounds, both legal and non-legal. So, whatever situation you find yourself in, you’ll find the best possible advice and insight here.
Building a legal team's people function
As the article wisely says, " an enduring legal function must have an eye to the future as well as the present". The practical application of developmental policies sometimes requires occasional short term pain for long term gain.
Read moreLawyers love change = True?
I have been around in the legal world for quite some time now and for many, many years we have talked about all the change that needs to happen in the legal industry and in legal practice.
Read moreWhat does collaboration mean to you?
There are no hard and fast rules around collaboration. Every use case, every organisation, every team and every individual, and even the tools they use, have different rules and variables.
Read moreWhat are the circumstances in which acting in breach of EU sanctions will kill a claim?
An Iranian oil company was defrauded in a failed attempt to circumvent EU sanctions - does its claim survive the Patel v Mirza illegality test?
Read moreCollaboration
In-house counsel clearly recognise the benefits of collaboration, including by being members of various networks and organisations that put collaboration at the heart of their offering.
Read moreDrafting a contract?
Beware the well-intentioned but unenforceable agreement to agree.
Read moreAre your internal settlement discussions confidential?
Clients who believe that their internal "confidential" discussions to settle a case will always remain within their company's four walls are in for a shock.
Read moreA perspective on leadership: part two
There are also more specific aspects of leadership which a person in charge of an in-house legal organisation has to perform.
Read moreA perspective on leadership: part one
This is my perspective on leadership in an in-house legal group.
Read moreResolving business disputes early. So that they don't escalate into full-blown litigation
This month’s briefing on Partnership, Family Business and Private Client disputes explores how mediation can be invaluable for helping people resolve business issues and avoid protracted legal disputes.
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