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Features
Predictive coding in international arbitration?
Raza Mithani and Paul Bennett talk about taking on the challenge of electronic disclosure in international arbitration and how technology can assist parties to save time and control costs. The Challenge These are exciting times for...
The Rise of Automation
As law firms adopt artificial intelligence to cope with growing demands of managing data, Mike Pierides shares his insights on the legal considerations that apply to automation. Automation is the use of software programmes to undertake...
The Makings of a Great General Counsel
Bernadette Baynie of Batelco group reveals the top ten traits a general counsel should develop to maximise growth for the organisation. Most General Counsel (GCs) today are highly visible executives, holding significant positions of influence in...
Managing Risk in Dispute Resolution
The value of in-house legal function is in minimising legal spend and giving relevant and accurate advice to the business on how to manage the negative outcome of a dispute, writes Slava Kiryushin. In-house counsel are...
The ABC’s of Third Party Compliance
With regional companies facing greater expectations of compliance engagement, experts share their insight into aligning due diligence, communication and relationship management to stay ahead of the curve. Anti-bribery and corruption or “ABC” refers to compliance efforts...
What happens when the show can’t go on?
Force Majeure is not just a boilerplate clause. Elham Al Marzooqi and Nicola Packer of Flash Entertainment delve into the due diligence parties need to follow while drafting event contracts. The artist is booked, tickets are...
Chain reaction
We’re hearing more and more about blockchain, but what could this technology mean for law firms? Would its impact be positive, or does it come with more challenges than advantages? Thomson Reuters’ Suparna Mukherjee considers how...
Walking that Last Mile!
A robust Contract Management process is the key to effectuate risk mitigation plan achieved by a good contract negotiation. Negotiating, signing and filing a contract is only half the job done! With the changing business landscape...
The future of ADR?
Jennifer Jones of Atkin Chambers takes a closer look at Adjudication – what is it and what is needed to make it work? Adjudication is a form of dispute resolution that is specific to the construction...
