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New global ‘collaborative innovation’ award added
Documents reveal the German payments company was chaotic, byzantine and often ineffective
Deal values UK public relations group at £500m and triggers big payout for chair Alan Parker
Former EY auditor Andreas Loetscher says he should not be named in German parliamentary report
Independent tribunal finds accountancy firm at fault in advising on sale of struggling bed manufacturer
Plans to increase the number of entities subject to tougher audits risk smaller companies losing out
Labour shortages mean that the corporate strategy around workforce turnover needs to shift
Firm told to pay £13m in damages over advice to Manchester Building Society
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On-off development of Unified Patent Court has been a rollercoaster for legal community
Landmark Huawei ruling reinforces UK capital as preferred location to enforce Standard Essential Patents
Listings based on recommendations made by clients and peers to FT research partner Statista
Environmental push prompts changes in the way attorneys perform their jobs
Digital shift creates opportunities for new work, but some firms are reluctant to adopt technology themselves
High salaries and fast-moving careers in AI, data analytics and EVs tempt potential recruits away from law
More transparency is required about the algorithms that wield enormous power over billions of people
We highlight how top in-house lawyers are tackling the big questions shaping their role
Our top 20 general counsel show legal teams can guide on issues from sustainability to digitalisation
Amid greater scrutiny of supplier practices, general counsel are helping companies reach sustainability goals
Pressure for break-ups or tougher competition rules are having little effect
New recruits will increase accountancy group’s workforce in city by a third
Legal roles in the Bush administration during 9/11 and at Ford in the financial crash taught the US bank’s GC to be nimble in a crisis
Complaints that lawyers delay business are unfair — they are increasingly fast-working and creative
Big Four audit firm’s $12bn investment targets booming market in ESG advice
Some embrace activism, some steer clear — and some recognise that staying quiet is no longer an option
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