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How General Counsel in the Netherlands are building AI-ready legal teams

Posted März 9, 2026

Across the Netherlands, artificial intelligence is more than a technology conversation. For General Counsel, it has become a structural and workforce question. As organisations review how automation and legal tech fit into their operations, many are doing so at different speeds. This reflects the uneven pace of AI adoption across the Dutch legal market. This shift is happening against a complex backdrop. Parts of […]

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Does a Chief Legal Officer need IPO experience for a successful IPO? What the data tells us

Posted Januar 8, 2026

This article has been co-authored by Dylan Marvin, Chief Customer Officer and former Chief Legal Officer at Cision, to explore whether prior IPO experience truly predicts better outcomes, or if the data tells a different story. Does prior IPO experience actually matter? A company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the culmination of many years of […]

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Beyond compliance: Why your law firm needs a General Counsel

Posted Januar 7, 2026

The role of the General Counsel (GC) within law firms has grown significantly over the past decade. What was once a rare and somewhat ambiguous position has become a central part of how modern law firms manage legal risks, regulatory compliance, and governance. Although law firms have long been required to appoint a Compliance Officer for Legal […]

Why work in the Netherlands as a legal professional?

Posted Dezember 2, 2025

The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for legal professionals looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a Solicitor, Legal Counsel or compliance specialist, relocating to the Netherlands offers access to a progressive legal system, international work and a lifestyle Dutch lawyers consistently praise. Why Dutch lawyers love working in the Netherlands Ask […]

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GCs as NEDs: Transitioning to the boardroom

Posted November 4, 2025

For many General Counsel (GCs), the aspiration to move into the Non-Executive Director (NED) space represents the next natural stage of a senior career: an opportunity to apply years of judgement, strategic experience and business acumen in a new and influential context. Yet the transition is far from straightforward. The NED world is highly competitive, […]

Healthcare M&A in the US: Strategic shifts and the rising demand for General Counsel talent

Posted Oktober 31, 2025

The US healthcare industry is booming, driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. From hospital systems consolidating to private equity firms targeting specialty practices, the landscape is being reshaped by strategic M&A deals aimed at improving operational efficiency, expanding market share and adapting to evolving care models. This wave of dealmaking is […]

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What is the difference between a General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer?

Posted Oktober 20, 2025

Contents Understanding the difference between a General Counsel and a Chief Legal Officer The main difference between a General Counsel (GC) and a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) lies in scope. A GC typically manages the company’s day-to-day legal matters, compliance, and risk, while a CLO takes on a broader strategic role in the c-suite, overseeing […]

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The GC as Trustee: How can General Counsel and a not-for-profit benefit?

Posted Juli 13, 2023

As part of our Trustee Network series of events, Taylor Root has partnered with Indigo Volunteers to explore the value General Counsel bring to the charity Trustee role. The role of the Trustee can be hugely rewarding and provides opportunities to add value to a charity through the sharing of skills and experience. In this […]

Managing your career as General Counsel – Q&A

Posted Oktober 12, 2020

The role of the general counsel has changed significantly over the last decade. General counsels no longer simply provide advice, manage risk and ensure legal compliance. Today’s general counsel is expected to help steer the business through periods of change and meet commercial objectives whilst operating as a business enabler and an essential adviser to […]

Managing your career to General Counsel – Q&A Series

Posted Oktober 12, 2020

The role of an in-house lawyer has changed considerably over the last decade. In-house lawyers are expected to offer much more than just straightforward legal advice: they must be able to think strategically and advise commercially, often on non-legal matters. For an ambitious lawyer looking to progress towards a General Counsel position, the route is not as […]

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In-house insights: global trends and AI adoption

Do, 12 März 2026 6:00 pm

Join Taylor Root’s Singapore in-house legal team for an insights and networking evening as we explore global trends in the in-house legal market and how AI adoption can be incorporated to drive efficiencies. OUR AGEnda: Oliver Mould, Head of TR Plus, will be co-hosting the evening alongside Sarah. Why attend our event: If you would like […]

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General counsel in insurance roundtable: defining the GC agenda in 2026

Di, 17 März 2026 8:30 am – 10:30 am

How are general counsel adapting their legal strategy as regulatory expectations in the insurance sector continue to evolve? Join senior legal leaders in Moorgate for an interactive, off‑the‑record roundtable exploring the shifting regulatory, commercial and operational pressures shaping the modern GC role. We will explore three themes that will define the General Counsel agenda in […]

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