General Counsel Perspectives

Steady Advisers for an Unsteady Age

In a world defined by disruption, there is no shortage of potential crises. As the type and number of crisis events multiply, judgment becomes more valuable than ever.

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Actionable Advice for Uncertain Times

In this new geopolitical landscape, general counsel are more vital than ever when it comes to determining risk profile, tolerance and exposure.

Jackson Dunn
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Geopolitical Spillover: The Risks You Don't See Coming

Hidden geopolitical risks often emerge through payments, supply chains and counterparties, making proactive vulnerability mapping essential.

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Exposing the Corruption that Helped Nigeria Defeat a $11 Billion Arbitral Claim

How Nigeria’s determination to challenge prevented financial ruin and exposed corruption.

Andrew DurantJulian Glass
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  • Steady Advisers for an Unsteady Age

  • Actionable Advice for Uncertain Times

  • Geopolitical Spillover: The Risks You Don't See Coming

  • Exposing the Corruption that Helped Nigeria Defeat a $11 Billion Arbitral Claim

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    Cybersecurity, beyond the screen

    No longer just an IT issue, cybersecurity is a legal risk. From data breaches to state-linked threats, general counsel must manage exposure, compliance and accountability.

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    Cybersecurity: A Responsibility for the Executive Leadership

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    Shifting regulatory landscape

    While the regulatory landscape shifts, how can general counsel continue to stay ahead, spot risks early and turn compliance into a strategic edge?

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    Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in Asia

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    Artificial intelligence, real responsibility

    As AI reshapes business, how can general counsel lead the way in tackling its legal, ethical and strategic risks while unlocking its full potential?

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    Generative AI and Outside Counsel

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    Geopolitical turbulence

    Geopolitics and national security are reshaping the world. Though general counsel must navigate these challenges, there are opportunities at hand.

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    The Impact of U.S. Elections on AI, Crypto and Tariffs

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    The general counsel’s evolving role in navigating crises

    In an age of interconnected crises, the role of the general counsel continues to expand. From anticipating emerging risks to shaping critical decisions, today's GCs are helping organisations prepare for, navigate and recover from disruption.

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    How a GC can turn a challenge into an opportunity

    When crisis hits, the response can shape what happens next. General counsel can guide the company through that. 

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    The role of the general counsel as crisis commander

    From scenario planning and stress testing to spotting operational gaps, the general counsel is essential to crisis response teams.

    Meredith Griffanti

    Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications

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    Steps GCs can take to be smart on cybersecurity

    For general counsel, cyber preparedness is essential to meeting regulatory obligations, mitigating risk and enabling a swift, effective response to incidents. 

    Jordan Rae Kelly

    Senior Managing Director, Head of Americas Cybersecurity

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    Principles to help you prepare for the unexpected

    Proactive crisis preparedness starts before a crisis hits. General counsel can prepare tested crisis plans and respond with accountability, transparency and, intentionality.

    Brian Kennedy

    Senior Managing Director, Head of Americas Strategic Communications

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