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General Counsel roundtable – Charting the future of private banking

Posted May 10, 2023

Taylor Root recently hosted an engaging roundtable breakfast – Charting the future of private banking. A small and exclusive event, we held it at the luxurious floating pod in Fullerton Bay Hotel where we welcomed nine top Regional General Counsels from the private banking industry. The morning commenced with a brief networking session and introductions […]

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Navigating the energy transition: developments in the voluntary carbon markets

Posted April 28, 2023

Taylor Root recently hosted an engaging roundtable breakfast– Navigating the energy transition: developments in the voluntary carbon markets. he session was led by guest speaker, Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, followed by a highly informative discussion moderated by our panellists, Hai Tran and Bryan McCann from Climate Impact X (CIX). We welcomed 10 General Counsels […]

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How General Counsel can earn a seat on the board

Posted April 6, 2023

As a General Counsel, you have a unique perspective on your company’s operations, risks and opportunities and you’re a key advisor to the executive team. Yet, many General Counsels are overlooked for positions in the boardroom and can’t leverage their seat on the table. Six top tips on how to earn a seat in the […]

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When and how to move to a General Counsel role

Posted March 31, 2023

We are often asked the question, when is the right time to make the jump to a General Counsel role and what is the best way to pursue these roles. Deciding when you are ready to take the jump into a General Counsel role can be a significant decision in your legal career. Here are […]

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Financial Statements 101: A GC’s guide to the boardroom

Posted March 23, 2023

A good understanding of financial statements is a vital part of an in-house lawyer’s knowledge, but it has become a critical skill set for any general counsel with boardroom aspirations. Whether you are helping your organisation stay compliant in its accounting obligations or part of a team looking into a potential merger or acquisition, the […]

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Crafty Counsel podcast

Posted March 21, 2023

We are very excited to share our first Taylor Root in-house podcast! In collaboration with Crafty Counsel, we met with Alexandra Badel and Sharon Harris to discuss their experience of job sharing their General Counsel role. The podcast highlights the pros and cons of job sharing at this level and gives listeners practical tips on […]

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Non-executive directorship: The next step?

Posted March 16, 2023

Are you thinking about becoming a non-executive director? We are often asked if a non-executive directorship is a logical next step in one’s career. For Lawyers, a non-executive director (NED) role can be a valuable opportunity to utilise your legal expertise and know-how in a board setting and enhance your own business acumen and credentials. […]

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Managing your career as General Counsel – Q&A series

Posted October 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 October 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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General Counsel in asset management breakfast roundtable

Tue, 13 June 2023 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We will be hosting a breakfast roundtable for General Counsel in asset management. Join us to share industry insights and discuss market trends. Our session will focus on the future of asset management and how the following points will have an impact moving forwards: The event will be hosted by Taylor Root legal recruitment experts Nikki […]

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