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Legal at the helm: why legal counsel must be central to cyber incident response

Posted Juli 2, 2025

In today’s threat-heavy digital environment, a cyberattack is not just a technical issue — it’s a business crisis. And in a crisis, leadership matters. Yet too often, legal counsel is brought in late or treated as a supporting act rather than a central figure. That mindset must change. Emma Jones, Global Manager, Cyber Incident Response […]

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Lessons learned from hiring General Counsels for private equity funds and portfolio companies

Posted Juni 23, 2025

Hiring General Counsels for private equity (PE) funds and their portfolio companies is a critical task that requires strategic foresight, alignment with business objectives, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges in these environments. Over years of hiring GCs for both PE funds and their portfolio companies, I have detailed eight key lessons to […]

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Taylor Root at the NextGen GC Summit, Sydney

Posted Juni 12, 2025

We are delighted to be participating in the NextGen GC Summit, taking place in Sydney on 18th and 19th June 2025. Now in its third year, the NextGen GC Summit—hosted by Law Ninjas—has firmly established itself as a premier gathering for in-house legal professionals, both regionally and globally. This two-day summit will unite General Counsel […]

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Hiring your first General Counsel for a private equity-backed portfolio company

Posted Juni 4, 2025

As a legal recruiter at Taylor Root, I’ve guided numerous private equity-backed portfolio companies and their investors through the critical process of hiring their first General Counsel (GC). This pivotal hire can shape your company’s trajectory, and getting it right requires strategy, foresight and precision. A GC in a PE-backed business is far more than […]

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GCs in retail and FMCG – leading through today’s crises, preparing for tomorrow

Posted Mai 29, 2025

In 2025, retail and FMCG sectors are navigating a turbulent landscape marked by economic volatility, digital threats, and geopolitical disruptions. High-profile cyberattacks in the UK on Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op, costing millions in lost sales, highlight the sector’s vulnerability. Concurrently, President Trump’s ongoing trade war and tariffs threaten higher consumer prices and […]

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Navigating a growing regulatory landscape: A guide for German GCs

Posted April 17, 2025

In the aftermath of COVID-19, the regulatory environment in Germany and across Europe has evolved rapidly, presenting significant challenges for in-house General Counsel and their legal teams. Regulatory focus has intensified in supply chain transparency, ESG compliance and digital governance, while major EU regulations – including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence […]

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Key considerations for a GC’s first hire in a PE-backed business

Posted März 19, 2025

As the first General Counsel (GC) in a private equity (PE)-backed business, one of the most critical decisions you will face is who to hire for your in-house legal team. With multiple competing priorities, including commercial demands, rapid growth and investor expectations, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Choosing how to build […]

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

Posted Juli 13, 2023

Watch the webinar in full below 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 […]

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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 […]

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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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