Editor's Picks: How to embrace a more commercial approach: three focus points for disputes lawyers

Legal Week Law | Editor's Picks How to embrace a more commercial approach: three focus points for disputes lawyers Grant Thornton - Global White Paper Investigations and disputes lawyers are facing increasing pressure from clients to adopt a more commercial approach. This briefing, which is based on interviews with 85 senior private practice lawyers and general counsel, explains how lawyers can more effectively meet their clients' needs. Download White Paper Legal Week Law Editor's Picks Resources Safe Harbour in the eye of the storm: what you can (and should) be doing now Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co European Union White Paper In the wake of the CJEU 'Schrems' decision, many organisations find themselves in the eye of the storm but with no clear course to navigate, and a solution to personal data transfers to the US may be some way off. Amid this uncertainty, this briefing sets what companies can do now. How to be a legal marvel: eight super skills every modern lawyer needs Lawyers On Demand Global White Paper For the modern legal adviser, traditional skills are no longer enough. Today’s lawyers are expected to be leaders, innovators and business consultants. This report sets out eight key areas lawyers need to focus on, including emotional intelligence, technological affinity and process improvement. Disputes in the digital age: navigating the online battlefield Bell Pottinger England & Wales White Paper Digital communications are a massive part of our everyday lives, and are hugely influential in shaping public perceptions. As such, it is vital that those involved in litigation give consideration to the digital world, including social media, online news and that all-important first page of Google. Clarification on 'the cloud' - FCA consults on proposed outsourcing guidance DLA Piper UK White Paper This briefing looks at the FCA's consultation on proposed guidance to clarify the requirements imposed on firms when outsourcing to 'the cloud'. The proposed guidance is intended to help firms effectively oversee all aspects of the life cycle of their outsourcing arrangements, as DLA Piper explains. Whistleblowing - contractual matter can satisfy 'public interest' test Bond Dickinson England & Wales White Paper In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that a dispute between an employer and four employees about the contractual terms of their employment was a matter capable of being in the public interest. This briefing looks at the details. What the courts expect of experts in construction and engineering disputes: 12 reasons to beware Nabarro UK White Paper The resolution of construction and engineering disputes often relies heavily on independent expert witnesses, and one recent case provides a lesson as to why experts and those instructing them need to be very careful in the appointment of experts and the preparation of expert reports and evidence. A legal guide to investing in Russia Herbert Smith Freehills Russian Federation White Paper This publication is a useful reference guide for companies that are either considering doing business in Russia or already doing so. The guide includes a detailed summary of the ʻneed-to-knowʼ elements of the Russian legal system, inclidong the options available for establishing a legal presence. More from Legal Week Law FREE Membership to Legal Week Law As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your FREE Account Search Legal Week Law Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation More from Legal Week Law