Influence, ambition, ethics - what are the most important issues for general counsel?

View in Browser Influence, ambition, ethics - what are the most important issues for general counsel? Nabarro GCs are operating in a changing landscape, as global influences and questions about values – rather than value – come to the fore. This report, which is based on responses from 150 senior in-house lawyers, looks at the development of the GC role, charting the challenges and opportunities they face. View Briefing Legal Week Law Editor's Picks EU-US Data Privacy Shield adopted: a phoenix rising from the ashes of Safe Harbour? Reed Smith The EU-US Privacy Shield, which replaces the Safe Harbour data transfer framework, has been adopted by the EC and has come into force immediately in the EU. This briefing looks at the background and development of the Privacy Shield and sets out the key issues for companies contemplating joining. Second DPA sets legal precedent: new principles for public interest consideration Nabarro Earlier this month, Southwark Crown Court approved the second deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in relation to offences of bribery and corruption. The judgment is significant as it sets down new principles for considering whether a DPA is in the public interest, as this briefing explains. Brand owners and Brexit: what IP rights holders should be doing now Shoosmiths The result of the EU referendum has left intellectual property (IP) rights holders concerned and confused over their current and future position. Savvy brand owners should be reviewing their IP portfolios to ensure they are adequately protected - this briefing sets out what action to take now. Tracking future developments: an insurance law timeline for 2016-18 Bond Dickinson 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. Please sir, can I have some more? Topping up security under a P&I club letter of undertaking 20 Essex Street This briefing looks at a case which centred around the issue of whether the words "liberty to apply" in a P&I club letter of undertaking issued by a marine insurer gave the owners of a tanker a right to apply to the High Court to compel the insurer to increase the level of security it had provided. UK real estate in the digital age: what does the future hold? Nabarro Technology is transforming the buildings where we live and work, and changing the way real estate is located, developed and transacted. This report, which canvassed the views of 302 real estate investors, developers and agents, explores what the future holds for the UK real estate market. Taking stock of a changed world: post-Brexit prospects for global M&A Allen & Overy The economic and political uncertainties that have depressed MA& markets for most of the year were dramatically compounded by the outcome of the UK's referendum on EU membership. Brexit is likely to have a significant impact on M&A activity for the rest of the year, as this report explains. Infrastructure in Africa - procurement, planning and pricing Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group Why has the underdeveloped state of infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa not galvanised significant investment opportunities? From a legal perspective, this can best be understood in reference to three themes - procurement, planning, and pricing, as this briefing explains. 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