GCs report growing influence in top companies over the last five years

View in Browser Jul 27, 2016 GCs report growing influence in top companies over the last five years By Anna Ward Survey of 150 GCs finds they have more influence and are operating at a higher strategic level than they were five years ago Charles Russell Speechlys reports 23% jump in PEP as Trowers profit remains flat By Rose Walker & Anna Ward Speechlys reports average PEP approached £400,000 in the first full financial year following the merger of Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham Dentons adds five partners to China arm By Frances Ivens Global firm takes lawyers from rival Chinese firms as it builds up its operation in Shanghai Schillings instructed as Sir Philip Green hits back at MP over BHS comments Green has repeatedly clashed with the head of the work and pensions parliamentary select committee Frank Field. Women fall by the wayside in 2016 partner promotions round By Ben Wheway Top 10 UK firms make up 25% fewer women this year than last in 2016 promotion round that is slightly up on last year Slaughters, Linklaters and RPC win spots as RSA cuts global panel By Alex Berry Slaughter and May, Linklaters and RPC all make it on to RSA's global panel review but A&O, Ashurst and Norton Rose Fullbright have not been reappointed Advertisement Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources   Tracking future developments: an insurance law timeline for 2016-18 This insurance law timeline highlights upcoming cases, legislation and other important developments that are set to take place from now to 2018, in just three pages. It provides a concise graphic overview to help you keep track of key events. Download  Sponsored Post  Free whitepaper – unveil the truth about automated Contract Management Contract Management is a strategic asset that can directly impact your business, but how? This free whitepaper from effacts by Wolters Kluwer examines – and debunks – 5 common myths in-house lawyers have about Contract Management to set the record straight: it's time to access information in one central place, store it in the cloud and finally start making your office paper-free. Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals   Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum Africa 2016 Unites senior in-house counsel to discuss, debate and deliver vital insights into the changing dynamic of the African legal market LEGAL WEEK JOBS    Job of the Week  Commercial/IT Lawyer If you're entrepreneurial, business-minded and always craving the next challenge, you should speak to us. Our lawyers are working with the world's ... For more details please click here. **CORPORATE TAX PARTNER** RedLaw Recruitment London (Greater) (GB) Lawyers MI5 Central London More from Legal Week Jobs AROUND THE ALM NETWORK   Clinton VP Pick Tim Kaine Took On Insurers Over 'Redlining' as Young Lawyer Law.com Tim Kaine and Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton's choice for presidential running mate Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is... Federal Judge Chastised for Remarks About Baltimore Protests National Law Journal A Seventh Circuit panel said 'irrelevant' and 'troubling' comments last year from a Milwaukee federal judge tainted... Cooley Grabs 11-Member Patent Team From MoFo The Recorder Mika Reiner Mayer moved over to Cooley in late June, and the group that followed her last week includes partner Walter... Connect With Legal Week This newsletter was sent to anjeri2010.lawyerinfo@blogger.com Unsubscribe |  More eNewsletters |  About Us |  Privacy Policy Legal Week Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Haymarket House, 28-29 Haymarket, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4RX. Registered number: 9901879. Legal Week Limited is a subsidiary of ALM Media, LLC. Copyright © 2011 – 2016 Legal Week Limited All Rights Reserved.