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.
Ten non-legal books all in-house lawyers should read
I am going to write about a question I have gotten from several readers, i.e., “what books do you recommend I read if I want to be a successful in-house lawyer?”
Read moreTemporary COVID-19 measures in respect of AGMs and other general meetings
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA), which came into force on 26 June 2020, provides temporary measures which enable companies to comply with their legal requirements on holding annual general meetings (AGMs) and other meetings whilst still respecting social distancing legislation and guidance.
Read moreM&A - how due diligence is being changed by coronavirus
This viewpoint considers what new areas of M&A due diligence may need to be prioritised in light of business changes brought about by coronavirus and the resulting disruption to normal business activity.
Read moreTen things: More effective 1:1 meetings (employee view)
This edition of “Ten Things” discusses what you can do to have more effective 1:1 meetings with your boss:
Read moreSummer 2020 reflections for a General Counsel
The past four months have been turbulent to say the least. The world has been upside down and most of us have worked from home. We have dealt with new types of issues and have needed to revisit our priorities.
Read moreWorking with government ministers: the human side
In these darker times I believe we could do with a little colour about the human side of government ministers when working with their lawyers.
Read more3 steps to help relieve stress and anxiety when transitioning back to the office
Negative feelings can have powerful negative consequences on you and your team’s mental and physical health.
Read moreGrowth points in working relationships
At times of crisis or unusual stress the presence of trust in working relationships is more than ever vital in helping both individuals and organisations to come through events successfully.
Read moreThe power of diversity in collaboration
I found the recent webinar on “Smart Collaboration” hosted by RPC and CLL featuring Heidi Gardner, fascinating; it revealed insights that need to be taken into account when we collaborate with others, and even when we consider our own working patterns. In particular it was a salient reminder of the importance of ensuring there is diversity in collaboration.
Read moreCOVID-19 Your workforce: a caution against putting equality on the backburner
UK business, like much of the rest of the world, is and will, for some time, remain firmly in the grip of COVID-19's tentacles.
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