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Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Howard Trust, Schroders

  • Posted September 29, 2023
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Howard Trust, General Counsel, Advisory at Schroders to find out his interest behind being a Trustee. Why are you interested in being a Trustee? I believe that my experience in working with boards and other fiduciary bodies and their […]
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Leading Beyond Law: The changing role of General Counsel

  • Posted September 25, 2023
Taylor Root recently attended an insightful and entertaining panel discussion at The Legal 500 (Legalease) GC Summit Netherlands 2023. The ‘Leading Beyond Law: The Changing role of General Counsel consisted of two very engaging General Counsel panelists; Olga Prokopovych & Mischa Menheere who shared with us the following key takeaways. Taylor Root’s Amsterdam office were extremely proud to sponsor this conference […]
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Recruiting General Counsel: The essential interview questions

  • Posted September 20, 2023
When looking for a general counsel, most businesses are looking for someone with two main attributes: in-depth legal expertise and sound judgment. The third attribute, however, that many teams highly prize is business acumen. Company leaders believe a general counsel with these three attributes will be successful in the position and will be a valued […]
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Is the compliance function a must-have or good-to-have in law firms?

  • Posted September 19, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and complex legal and regulatory landscape, law firms face an array of challenges beyond providing expert counsel to their clients. The need to navigate a web of ever-evolving regulations, mitigate risks, and maintain rigorous ethical standards has made it paramount for said firms to establish strong in-house risk and compliance teams. This […]
  • Career Advice

Legal trends shaping the future of family offices in Asia Pacific

  • Posted September 12, 2023
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with Singapore as a prominent financial hub, has witnessed a surge in family office activities as affluent individuals and families seek to manage and preserve their wealth. In this dynamic landscape, understanding and adapting to evolving legal trends is essential for family offices to effectively safeguard their wealth and ensure long-term […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Andin Fonyonga, The Kids Network

  • Posted August 24, 2023
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne recently spoke to Andin Fonyonga about her time as a Trustee for The Kids Network. Andin is Group Head of Legal & Compliance at Global Fashion Group. What does your trustee organisation do? The Kids Network was founded in 2016 […]
  • General counsel

Navigating the energy transition: developments in the voluntary carbon markets

  • Posted July 19, 2023
Taylor Root recently hosted an engaging General Counsel roundtable breakfast – “Navigating the energy transition: developments in the voluntary carbon markets”. The session was led by our guest speaker, Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW followed by a highly informative discussion and Q&A. We welcomed over 20 General Counsels and senior lawyers from the energy and […]
  • Career Advice

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

  • Posted July 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 […]
  • Finding Talent

What are the biggest challenges facing General Counsel when hiring legal talent? – part two

  • Posted July 3, 2023
We recently ran a series of LinkedIn polls to answer the question, What are the biggest challenges facing General Counsel when hiring legal talent. We’ve collated all our results and our sharing our findings in a series of articles. Here we discuss the second most popular challenge – calibre. One of the main problems on […]

Managing your team

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Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Howard Trust, Schroders

  • Posted September 29, 2023
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Howard Trust, General Counsel, Advisory at Schroders to find out his interest behind being a Trustee. Why are you interested in being a Trustee? I believe that my experience in working with boards and other fiduciary bodies and their […]
  • Career Advice

Legal hiring trends in Asia Pacific tech landscape – A 2023 insight

  • Posted September 26, 2023
2023 offers in-house lawyers challenges and opportunities, with reduced hiring due to economic slowdown, offset by increased demand in specialised legal know-how from major tech companies. A shift in demand: Compared to the previous year, there is a noticeable decrease in legal hiring across the tech sector. This shift is primarily attributed to macro-economic headwinds, […]
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Leading Beyond Law: The changing role of General Counsel

  • Posted September 25, 2023
Taylor Root recently attended an insightful and entertaining panel discussion at The Legal 500 (Legalease) GC Summit Netherlands 2023. The ‘Leading Beyond Law: The Changing role of General Counsel consisted of two very engaging General Counsel panelists; Olga Prokopovych & Mischa Menheere who shared with us the following key takeaways. Taylor Root’s Amsterdam office were extremely proud to sponsor this conference […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Aurea Garrido, Warner Bros Discovery

  • Posted September 22, 2023
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Aurea Garrido about her time as a Trustee for Theatre Peckham. Aurea is VP Associate General Counsel, Warner Bros Discovery, News and Sports division. What does your Trustee organisation do? Theatre Peckham is a learning theatre that champions […]
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Recruiting General Counsel: The essential interview questions

  • Posted September 20, 2023
When looking for a general counsel, most businesses are looking for someone with two main attributes: in-depth legal expertise and sound judgment. The third attribute, however, that many teams highly prize is business acumen. Company leaders believe a general counsel with these three attributes will be successful in the position and will be a valued […]
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Is the compliance function a must-have or good-to-have in law firms?

  • Posted September 19, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and complex legal and regulatory landscape, law firms face an array of challenges beyond providing expert counsel to their clients. The need to navigate a web of ever-evolving regulations, mitigate risks, and maintain rigorous ethical standards has made it paramount for said firms to establish strong in-house risk and compliance teams. This […]
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The essential interview questions for Associate Lawyers moving in-house

  • Posted September 15, 2023
Organisations are becoming increasingly sophisticated in understanding the benefits of recruiting in-house legal staff and managing their legal costs more effectively. This is evidenced by the steady growth in the number of in-house lawyers. Transitioning from a law firm to an in-house legal department as an Associate Lawyer can be an exciting and challenging career […]
  • Career Advice

Legal trends shaping the future of family offices in Asia Pacific

  • Posted September 12, 2023
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with Singapore as a prominent financial hub, has witnessed a surge in family office activities as affluent individuals and families seek to manage and preserve their wealth. In this dynamic landscape, understanding and adapting to evolving legal trends is essential for family offices to effectively safeguard their wealth and ensure long-term […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Andin Fonyonga, The Kids Network

  • Posted August 24, 2023
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne recently spoke to Andin Fonyonga about her time as a Trustee for The Kids Network. Andin is Group Head of Legal & Compliance at Global Fashion Group. What does your trustee organisation do? The Kids Network was founded in 2016 […]

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  • Career Advice

Legal hiring trends in Asia Pacific tech landscape – A 2023 insight

  • Posted September 26, 2023
2023 offers in-house lawyers challenges and opportunities, with reduced hiring due to economic slowdown, offset by increased demand in specialised legal know-how from major tech companies. A shift in demand: Compared to the previous year, there is a noticeable decrease in legal hiring across the tech sector. This shift is primarily attributed to macro-economic headwinds, […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Andin Fonyonga, The Kids Network

  • Posted August 24, 2023
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne recently spoke to Andin Fonyonga about her time as a Trustee for The Kids Network. Andin is Group Head of Legal & Compliance at Global Fashion Group. What does your trustee organisation do? The Kids Network was founded in 2016 […]
  • Career Advice

Navigating the transition – finding the perfect moment for private practice lawyers to dive into the in-house world

  • Posted July 18, 2023
Transitioning from private practice to the captivating realm of in-house lawyering is a well-trodden path for legal professionals. Among the myriad questions pondered by lawyers considering this transition, one question resonates the loudest – when is the most opportune moment to embark on this transformative journey? It is often said in the legal market that […]
  • Career Advice

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

  • Posted July 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 […]
  • Finding Talent

What are the biggest challenges facing General Counsel when hiring legal talent? – part two

  • Posted July 3, 2023
We recently ran a series of LinkedIn polls to answer the question, What are the biggest challenges facing General Counsel when hiring legal talent. We’ve collated all our results and our sharing our findings in a series of articles. Here we discuss the second most popular challenge – calibre. One of the main problems on […]
  • Hiring advice

As a General Counsel do you know the effect of a badly run hiring process?

  • Posted July 1, 2023
A staggering 80% of candidates say a negative interview experience can cause them to reject an offer. It is shocking to hear some of the negative candidate experiences happening in the legal market from direct applications. These experiences include the following: If a candidate enters your recruitment process you should do your best to ensure […]
  • Career Advice

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

  • Posted June 16, 2023
We are often asked by clients and General Counsel candidates what the difference is between a General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer (CLO).  According to LinkedIn, there are currently 291 CLOs and 4551 Group General Counsel and General Counsel in the UK. Compared with the US where there are 3879 CLOs and 58,960 Group General Counsel […]
  • Global Impact Series

Client interview: How to foster diversity of thought in your legal team and boardroom

  • Posted June 15, 2023
Taylor Root’s Director, Asha Morzaria recently spoke with Nadia Hoosen, serving as a member of the Executive Committee as Chief Legal Officer and Group Company Secretary at OneWeb. Nadia provides an incredibly candid and thought-provoking interview about her background, career journey and how this has influenced her leadership style.  It’s an inspiring one with many take […]
  • Finding Talent

How to hire your first in-house lawyer

  • Posted May 31, 2023
Why hire your first in-house lawyer? There are numerous reasons a company decides to recruit their first in-house lawyer. Traditionally the key driver was to reduce reliance on external law firms and the associated costs of briefing work out. However, the intangible aspects of bringing legal work in-house as well as heightened corporate governance and […]

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General Counsel in technology: How to manage your team through an evolving economic landscape

  • Thu, 27 April 2023 8:30 am – 10:30 am
We will be hosting a networking breakfast roundtable for General Counsel in the technology sector. The session will bring together General Counsel from across the sector to discuss the current market challenges. How to lead the legal function through an evolving economic landscape: The breakfast will be hosted by Georgia Morgan-Wynne and the Taylor Root […]
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Navigating the energy transition: Developments in the voluntary carbon markets

  • Thu, 27 April 2023 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Join us for our General Counsel roundtable discussion as we delve into developments in the voluntary carbon markets. While the carbon markets have matured and evolved, there remains much-needed standardisation and transparency. Demand for high-quality carbon credits continue to soar as the voluntary carbon market grows at a record pace. In this roundtable discussion, we […]

We are delighted to present the Taylor Root German legal in-house market overview and salary guide 2023

In our guide, we explore the German recruitment market in greater detail, discussing how salary increases in the US have filtered down to companies in Germany, the demand or hybrid working in the candidate market and salary structures across in-house – from roles within financial services to IT, hospitality, energy, consumer goods, professional services and more.

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