Rigid company standard positions for all contract terms may not be in a business’ best interests Having worked as an in-house lawyer for, and with, businesses in different sectors and of varying sizes, I’ve seen companies...
How can a general counsel achieve success in the board room? Bernadette Baynieshares her best practice tips. Organisations today live in fast paced world of regulation, industry competition and digitisation. GC’s need to be on top...
Bernadette Baynie lists key strategic steps that general counsel can implement to maximise the value of their role in the organisation. Congratulations, you have successfully survived your first 90 days in your new GC role! So...
In the second part, Bernadette Baynie further elaborates on the key decisions that a general counsel should take during first 90 days in the role. Follow up Key Meetings It will be very helpful during the...
In a two-part series, Bernadette Baynie shares her thoughts on achieving success during the first 90 days as a general counsel. This article is intended to help you succeed in your first 90 days as a...
And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing's gonna stop us now – Starship – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now[1] When was the last time you heard someone suggest that working as a...
I've waited so long for you to change your way of livin' Now I realise that you never will 'Cause you were just too busy being fabulous The Eagles – Busy Being Fabulous[1] What was the...
Communication breakdown, it's always the same, I'm having a nervous breakdown, drive me insane! Led Zeppelin – Communication Breakdown[1] Come with me, back to the time BI (before iPod), when I started my first day of...
You gotta learn to listen, listen to learn You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned The Ramones – Learn to Listen[1] In my experience, two types of advice are available to those tasked to...
Stephen Hibbert offers an interesting take on law firm marketing techniques from an in-house point of view. I have a bone to pick with law firm marketing techniques. I am generally unimpressed with the marketing that...
