https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/feed <![CDATA[Blog | Globe Law and Business]]> The latest blog entries from Globe Law and Business. 2023-04-11T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[More than free gym memberships: the management response to stress and burnout in law firms]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/more-than-free-gym-memberships-the-management-response-to-stress-and-burnout-in-law-firms Lisa Walker Johnson, author of Stress and Burnout in Law Firms: Leadership Challenges and Choices, discusses stress and burn out in the practice of law and how leaders can address these issues. 

]]> 2023-04-11T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Looking for some actual evidence of change in ESG? Watch this year’s Annual Report season starting …. now.]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/looking-for-some-actual-evidence-of-change-in-esg-watch-this-years-annual-report-season-starting-now Looking for some actual evidence of change in ESG? Watch this year’s Annual Report season starting …. now.

Companies have to start showing their commitment in legally measurable terms by publishing their Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.

This is the last of the three bitesize reads on Environment, Social, Governance by Edward Smerdon, consulting editor of the new fourth edition of Directors’ Liability and Indemnification. The “E” has seen the most legal and business scrutiny.

]]> 2023-02-09T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Q&A with Nicola Saccardo]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/qa-with-nicola-saccardo We caught up with Nicola Saccardo, Editor of The International Family Offices Journal and Global Mobility of Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals, to ask him a few questions. 

]]> 2023-02-02T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How do you become a Rainmaker? ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-do-you-become-a-rainmaker Patricia K Gillette, author of Rainmakers: Born or Bred, discusses what makes a successful Rainmaker

]]> 2023-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Wondering how to get to grips with the S in ESG?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/wondering-how-to-get-to-grips-with-the-s-in-esg In the second of a series of three short reads, Edward Smerdon, consulting editor of the new edition of Directors’ Liability and Indemnification, offers a starter for 10…

]]> 2023-01-25T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The progress of ESG in business]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-progress-of-esg-in-business In the first of a series of three short reads about the progress of ESG in business, Edward Smerdon, consulting editor of the new edition of Directors’ Liability and Indemnification, takes a look at the “G” and relates it to the D&O product.

]]> 2023-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/soft-skills-revisited-with-a-leadership-perspective Kim Tasso revisits the topic of soft skills for lawyers in the light of recent developments including the return to office working, the accelerating digital revolution, the escalating war for talent and the myriad other challenges facing the profession – all of which place huge demands on leaders.

]]> 2022-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Learning expectations of Millennials and Gen Z]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/learning-expectations-of-millennials-and-gen-z Sally Sanderson discusses how to meet the learning expectations of your Millennial and Gen Z employees.

]]> 2022-09-14T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Renewable energy projects – commercial disputes are coming]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/renewable-energy-projects-commercial-disputes-are-coming Emma Johnson and Lucy McKenzie from Ashurst LLP explores how the fundamental transition to 'Net Zero' and a move away from reliance on Russian oil and gas will create more dispute risk in renewable energy projects. 

]]> 2022-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Mining for unity? The Artemis Accords and the development of international space governance]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/mining-for-unity-the-artemis-accords-and-the-development-of-international-space-governance Nicholas Gould, Olivia Liang, Oliver Weisemann from Fenwick Elliott LLP explore space mining, the Artemis Accords and the development of international space governance.

]]> 2022-04-20T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Sustaining family fortunes]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/sustaining-family-fortunes Russell Prior discusses how to sustain family fortunes with good habits, good intentions and good actions.

]]> 2021-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The editorial process explained]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-editorial-process-explained In the second of a new series of short blog posts on how to publish a professional book, our Managing Editor, Lauren Simpson, offers a step by step guide to the editorial process once you have delivered your manuscript.

 

]]> 2021-12-10T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[A few tips on how to publish a professional book]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/a-few-tips-on-how-to-publish-a-professional-book In the first of a new series of short blog posts on how to publish a professional book, our MD Sian O’Neill offers her tips on how to approach a publisher with your new idea and successfully complete the proposal process. Watch this space for a follow-up post by Managing Editor, Lauren Simpson, on what happens once your manuscript is delivered and a final post on the various ways we market your book to an international audience.

]]> 2021-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Managing risk in legal project management: why you need to up your game]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/managing-risk-in-legal-project-management-why-you-need-to-up-your-game Julie Mathys and Naomi Thompson at Exigent discuss the benefits to having a thorough project risk management strategy. They guide you through a four-step successful project risk management process that you can apply and review throughout your project.

]]> 2021-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Adjusting the numbers – the future of finance in law firms]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/adjusting-the-numbers-the-future-of-finance-in-law-firms Andy Poole, Legal Sector Partner at Armstrong Watson, discusses the effect of COVID-19 on law firm management. Did it change the requirements of managing a law firm? How do we move into the future?

]]> 2021-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Could law firms have a natural head-start on their Agile journey? ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/could-law-firms-have-a-natural-head-start-on-their-agile-journey Chris Bull, Author and Legal Consultant, discusses the natural advantage of the agile law firm post COVID-19. Has the pandemic been disruptive to your law firm? Now is the time to look at how you can change.

]]> 2021-06-23T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The game-changer for managing remote teams]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-game-changer-for-managing-remote-teams David Skinner and Karen Dunn Skinner, co-founders at Gimbal, discuss online matter management boards. Want to stop spending ages scrolling through your inbox? Find out how to manage your remote team successfully here.

]]> 2021-06-23T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Predicting the future – 2021 and beyond]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/predicting-the-future-2021-and-beyond Mayank Sharma, Project Manager at ProSearch discusses the future of the e-discovery landscape. Where is the industry heading?

]]> 2021-06-21T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[On the Path to Wellbeing in the Legal Profession]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/on-the-path-to-wellbeing-in-the-legal-profession Bree Buchanan, Board President of the Institute for Wellbeing in Law, discusses the effects of 2020 looking at the future of wellbeing in the legal profession with the need to bring in positive change.

]]> 2021-06-10T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How leaders can improve employee and stakeholder wellbeing in the post Covid-19 world]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-leaders-can-improve-employee-and-stakeholder-wellbeing-in-the-post-covid-19-world It is very important to stay aware of the challenges facing your employees and wider business network as a leader. When you are working with your team it is important to audit (or just ask) as part of the ‘check’ of ‘check, plan, do’.

]]> 2021-06-09T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Client Loyalty: Do you deliver an exceptional customer experience (CX)?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/client-loyalty-do-you-deliver-an-exceptional-customer-experience-cx Susan Saltonstall Duncan, Client, Business and Practice Development Strategist, Consultant and Coach, provides excerpts and tips from the upcoming Special Report Building Enduring Client Loyalty: A Guide for Lawyers and Their Firms. In this blog, Susan examines how to provide an exceptional client experience. ]]> 2021-02-12T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer Space Law in 2021 and beyond]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/outer-space-law-in-2021-and-beyond Nicholas Gould, Partner at Fenwick Elliott LLP, updates us on recent outer space activities and what we can expect to see in 2021.

]]> 2021-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Keeping focused on client care key to riding out pandemic disruption ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/keeping-focused-on-client-care-key-to-riding-out-pandemic-disruption Will Taylor, Client Development Manager at Wiersholm, explains how important it is to offer insights and opportunities and how to build 'personal' client interactions.

]]> 2020-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How to write a partnership candidate paper with impact]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-to-write-a-partnership-candidate-paper-with-impact Antonin Besse explains what makes for a good personal partnership plan (PPP).

]]> 2020-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[New UK insolvency law will change the restructuring game for SMEs]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/new-uk-insolvency-law-will-change-the-restructuring-game-for-smes Alan Tilley, Chairman at Bryan Mansell & Tilley LLP discusses the new insolvency legislation that is currently making its way through parliament and the significant impact this will have on the restructuring of distressed SME businesses.

]]> 2020-07-02T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Essential soft skills for lawyers – author Kim Tasso's research findings]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/essential-soft-skills-for-lawyers-author-kim-tassos-research-findings Kim Tasso, Founder and Principal Consultant at Red Star Kim Ltd, discusses her researched results into the importance of soft skills within law firms.

]]> 2020-06-22T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Partners thinking of retiring - 10 tips to avoid the money pitfalls]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/partners-thinking-of-retiring-10-tips-to-avoid-the-money-pitfalls Paul Beber, Managing Director of Cecil Associates lays out the top 10 accounting and money tips for individual partners considering retirement.

]]> 2020-05-15T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How to reach out and support your clients]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-to-reach-out-and-support-your-clients Katie Cramond, Associate Director, Business Development discusses the importance of reaching out and supporting clients while the world battles this global pandemic.

]]> 2020-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How to make working from home work for you. ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-to-make-working-from-home-work-for-you We have partnered with our friends at Pinsent Masons to ask their top tips on working from home. In this blog post, Phillipa Smith, Head of Learning & Development, shares her insights on how to make working from home work for you. 

]]> 2020-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Surviving the economic impact of Coronavirus]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/surviving-the-economic-impact-of-coronavirus Alan Tilley, Chairman at Bryan Mansell & Tilley LLP, explains in his latest blog post how forearmed is forewarned and makes for better decision making.

]]> 2020-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[From Norway to Savile Row – Anette Akselberg]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/from-norway-to-savile-row-anette-akselberg Read Anette Akselberg's fascinating story on becoming the first female tailor on Savile Row.

]]> 2020-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Energy Storage: A necessary part of decarbonising, smart electricity systems]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/energy-storage-a-necessary-part-of-decarbonising-smart-electricity-systems Louise Dalton, senior associate at CMS and author of the Special Report Energy Storage: Legal and Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities, discusses why electricity systems need greater flexibility and how energy storage technologies play a necessary part.

]]> 2020-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Why innovation? ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/why-innovation In our latest blog, Darryl Cooke, co-founder of gunnercooke, discusses the quest for innovation in law firms.
 

]]> 2019-09-18T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[History repeats: auto supply chain is back on the agenda]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/history-repeats-auto-supply-chain-is-back-on-the-agenda In our latest blog, Alan Tilley, Chairman of Bryan Mansell & Tilley LLP, discusses collateral damage in the automotive supply chain as recession in the UK and continental Europe threatens.

]]> 2019-09-06T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Is it possible to create a mindful workplace in a corporate setting?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/is-it-possible-to-create-a-mindful-workplace-in-a-corporate-setting In our latest guest blog, Jonathan Bond, Director of HR and Learning for Pinsent Masons, discusses the impact of being permanently switched on, how common-sense rules have developed into mindful business practices.
 

]]> 2019-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Don't give up]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/dont-give-up In our latest blog, Catherine McGregor, contributor to the new Special Report, Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession, discusses the significant imbalance in the legal profession and how working together can improve inclusion and diversity.

]]> 2019-07-17T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Outer space - the final warfaring frontier?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/outer-space-the-final-warfaring-frontier In our latest blog, Anel Ferreira-Snyman, Professor, School of Law, University of South Africa and co consulting editor of Outer Space Law, discusses the appropriateness of soft law to provide a framework to prevent the weaponisation of outer space.

]]> 2019-07-12T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Licensing private outer space activities]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/licensing-private-outer-space-activities In our latest blog, Yanal Abul Failat, Associate of LXL and co consulting editor of Outer Space Law, discusses how the increasing shift to the private sector has triggered a complete repositioning of regulatory attention toward the enactment of national space laws.

]]> 2019-07-05T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Management; the one constant in business distress]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/management-the-one-constant-in-business-distress In our latest blog, Alan Tilley, Chairman of Bryan Mansell & Tilley LLP, discusses the importance of seeking relief from leasehold obligations through a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

]]> 2019-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Building trust through good leadership]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/building-trust-through-good-leadership In our latest blog, Antonin Besse, author of the recent Special Report, The Lawyer as Leader, discusses how building trust through good leadership is important in law firms.

]]> 2019-04-18T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Patisserie Valerie]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/patisserie-valerie In our latest blog, Alan Tilley, Chairman of Bryan Mansell & Tilley LLP, discusses the importance of professional turnaround management as a special skillset when delving into business issues.

]]> 2019-01-29T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Resolving business disputes early - so that they don’t escalate into full-blown litigation]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/resolving-business-disputes-early-so-that-they-dont-escalate-into-full-blown-litigation In our latest blog, Andrew Hildebrand, leading commercial mediator, explores how mediation can be invaluable for helping people resolve business issues and avoid protracted legal disputes. This is the third in a short series of blogs on disputes involving business partners and family members.

]]> 2019-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Making mediation more user-friendly]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/making-mediation-more-user-friendly In our latest blog, Andrew Hildebrand, leading commercial mediator, considers how mediation needs to change to make it more user-friendly for clients. This is the second in a short series of blogs on disputes involving business partners and family members.

]]> 2018-12-13T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Resolving commercial and private client disputes involving business partners and family members: Is there a better way?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/resolving-commercial-and-private-client-disputes In our latest blog, Andrew Hildebrand, leading commercial mediator, explores why a new approach could benefit parties better. This is the first in a short series of blogs on disputes involving business partners and family members.

]]> 2018-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in a family business]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-to-encourage-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-in-a-family-business In our latest blog, Ian Dembinski, head of Rathbone Private Office, discusses family businesses, the next generation and innovation.

]]> 2018-10-02T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Setting up International Schools]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/setting-up-international-schools In our latest blog, Mark Abell, UK Partner at Bird and Bird, discusses the long term financial sustainability of international growth amongst UK schools.

]]> 2018-04-20T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Global Success Stories]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/global-success-stories In our latest blog, Robert McKay, associate editor of the Italian Law Journal, a columnist at Slaw and a director of Dunedin Academic Press discusses law and business publishing.

]]> 2018-03-09T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Developing a pro bono programme in a law firm]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/developing-a-pro-bono-programme-in-a-law-firm In our latest blog, Peter King and Rob Powell discuss how to manage a pro bono programme within a modern commercial law firm.

]]> 2018-02-16T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The road to LNG demand growth: bunkering down to business]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-road-to-lng-demand-growth-bunkering-down-to-business In our latest blog, Nick Fulford, global head of gas & LNG and Ryan Pereira, principal commercial manager at Gaffney Cline & Associates, look at the growth and demand of LNG and discuss the outlook for the LNG industry.

]]> 2018-01-24T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[PFI in perspective]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/pfi-in-perspective In our latest blog, Martin Blaiklock discuses the collapse of Carillion in relation to private finance initiatives (PFI) and Private Finance 2 (PF2)

]]> 2018-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The collapse of Carillion – why did it happen?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-collapse-of-carillion-why-did-it-happen In our latest blog, Martin Blaiklock discuses the collapse of Carillion in relation to infrastructure projects and the reasons for the collapse.

]]> 2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Space tourism]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/space-tourism In our latest blog, Anél Ferreira-Snyman, University of South Africa and Yanal Abul Failat, LXL LLP discuss outer space law and the concerns arising in relation to commercial space travel and space tourism.

]]> 2018-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Insolvency practice in small jurisdictions]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/insolvency-practice-in-small-jurisdictions In our latest blog, Paul Omar, member of the European Commission Experts Group on restructuring and insolvency discusses insolvency practice in small jurisdictions looking at a study in innovation in Jersey.

]]> 2017-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[New European proposals for minimum qualifications for insolvency practice]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/new-european-proposals-for-minimum-qualifications-for-insolvency-practice In our latest blog, Paul Omar, member of the European Commission Experts Group on Restructuring and Insolvency and David Burdette, Senior Technical Research Officer at INSOL, discuss the new European proposals in the wake of the 2014 Recommendation aimed at introducing Europe-wide preventive restructuring frameworks.

]]> 2017-10-13T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Petroleum Licences in the UK: Contract or Regulation?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/petroleum-licences-in-the-uk-contract-or-regulation In our latest blog Marc Hammerson (Partner), Nicholas Antonas (Counsel) and Emma Richardson (Trainee solicitor) at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP discuss whether petroleum licences should be subject to the principles of public and administrative law or if they should be governed by the law of contract.

]]> 2017-10-06T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Avoiding the “i word”]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/avoiding-the-i-word Alan Tilley, Chairman of Bryan Mansell & Tilley LLP, discusses the trends in the restructuring profession and the move away from insolvency into growth.

]]> 2017-09-29T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[SMEs and Insolvency: Towards a New Approach in Asia]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/smes-and-insolvency-towards-a-new-approach-in-asia In our latest blog, Paul Omar, Technical Research Coordinator, INSOL Europe, discusses efficient and effective restructurings of MSME businesses facing financial distress in Asia.

]]> 2017-09-26T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Living with family wealth]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/living-with-family-wealth In our latest blog, Zac Russell, founder of Russallo, discusses next gen wealth and what it means to be a member of a wealthy family.

]]> 2017-07-14T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The General Counsel as Chief Executive]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-general-counsel-as-chief-executive In our latest blog, Bjarne Philip Tellmann, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of Pearson plc and author of our new title, Building an Outstanding Legal Team, discusses how general counsel’s role is being transformed.

]]> 2017-06-02T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Is gas to power a viable and attractive commercial proposition for the future?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/is-gas-to-power-a-viable-and-attractive-commercial-proposition-for-the-future In our latest blog, Richard Nelson, partner at King & Spalding, discusses the challenges and costs of developing the integrated projects for gas-to-power.

]]> 2017-05-31T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Insolvency Office Holder Regulation Worldwide: An Assessment]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/insolvency-office-holder-regulation-worldwide-an-assessment In our latest blog, Paul Omar, A Member of the European Commission Experts Group on Restructuring and Insolvency and David Burdette, Senior Technical Research Officer at INSOL discusses the state of insolvency office holder (“IOH”) regulation.

]]> 2017-03-20T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Can knowledge management play a vital role in the success of a law firm?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/can-knowledge-management-play-a-vital-role-in-the-success-of-a-law-firm In our latest blog, Jon Beaumont discusses whether access to knowledge has become easier or actually more difficult with the exponential increase in knowledge resources.

]]> 2017-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Shell's disposal to private equity]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/shell-s-disposal-to-private-equity In our latest blog, Marc Hammerson, Partner, and Sam Gill, Trainee solicitor, at Akin Gump discuss bridging valuation gaps and the future roles of private equity in the UK North Sea.

]]> 2017-02-28T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Defaulting loans – helping borrowers negotiate the minefield]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/defaulting-loans-helping-borrowers-negotiate-the-minefield In our latest blog, Eddie O'Hanrahan and Ned Beale, Partners at Trowers and Hamlins LLP provide guidance for when things go wrong under a financing arrangement.

]]> 2017-01-27T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Strategies for the oil and gas industry to cope in a low price environment]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/strategies-for-the-oil-and-gas-industry-to-cope-in-a-low-price-environment Marc Hammerson, partner, and Nicholas Antonas, associate, in the global energy transactions group at Akin Gump and consulting editors to the second edition of Oil and Gas Decommissioning: Law, Policy and Comparative Practice, discuss the development in the regulation of the united kingdom continental shelf.

]]> 2017-01-13T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The Mindful Lawyer]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-mindful-lawyer In our latest blog, Dr Linda Spedding discusses the mindful lawyer and how to achieve balance in the life cycle of a lawyer’s career

]]> 2016-12-13T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Assets family firms can leverage to make successful acquisitions]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/assets-family-firms-can-leverage-to-make-successful-acquisitions In our latest blog, Richard L Narva, founder of Narva and Company, discusses what four advantages a family firm has in the business of acquisition assets that non-family controlled buyers just can’t match.

]]> 2016-12-08T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Find out how the recast European Insolvency Regulation is impacting distressed investing in Europe]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/find-out-how-the-recast-european-insolvency-regulation-is-impacting-distressed-investing-in-europe In our latest blog, authors James Bell and Douglas Hawthorn from Travers Smith LLP, discuss the key considerations for investors arising from the recast European Insolvency Regulation and the impact on distressed investing in Europe.

]]> 2016-11-30T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The key ingredient for creating and sustaining law firm profitability]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-key-ingredient-for-creating-and-sustaining-law-firm-profitability In our latest blog, Dr Anthony J Rhem, PhD, contributor to the just published title on Knowledge Management in Law Firms, discusses ways of building strategic advantage for law firms and its clients.

]]> 2016-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Wealth cannot pass three generations: Can family offices in Asia defy all an old aphorism?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/wealth-cannot-pass-three-generations-can-family-offices-in-asia-defy-all-an-old-aphorism In our latest blog, Nadav Lehavy and Andrew White of Sandaire Singapore discuss if family offices in Asia can defy the old Chinese aphorism that wealth does not pass three generations. 

]]> 2016-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Better carrots for partner compensation strategies]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/better-carrots-for-partner-compensation-strategies In our latest blog, Norman Clark, founder of Walker Clark LLC and contributor to the new book, Partner Remuneration in Law Firms, discusses the best approach to motivating your partners’ financial performance.

]]> 2016-09-30T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How to turn 'bad news' into a great conversation]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-to-turn-bad-news-into-a-great-conversation In our latest blog, Alison Nolan, contributor to our forthcoming title, Recruiting and Retaining Lawyers, discusses keeping your talented team members motivated and inspired with your feedback.

]]> 2016-08-26T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Six rules to determine the winners and losers in post-Brexit Britain]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/six-rules-to-determine-the-winners-and-losers-in-post-brexit-britain In our latest blog, Professor Stuart Weinstein of Coventry University, an internationally recognised thought leader on legal risk management, governance and compliance, discusses the lessons risk managers face post-Brexit and the impact of 45 years under the European Union.

]]> 2016-07-31T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The 10 most important changes to European Union Trade Mark law]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-10-most-important-changes-to-european-union-trade-mark-law In our latest blog,  Mark Holah and Patricia Collis, co-authors of our forthcoming title on 'The European Union Trade Mark', discuss the significant changes to EUTM law.

]]> 2016-06-16T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Does hedging play an integral part in mitigating the loss of falling oil prices?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/does-hedging-play-an-integral-part-in-mitigating-the-loss-of-falling-oil-prices In our latest blog, Iain Sharp, partner at Rodyk & Davidson LLP, discusses Glencore Energy UK Ltd v Transworld Ltd case and the duty to mitigate loss.

]]> 2016-05-04T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Are we about to see an end to aggressive “schemes forum shopping”?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/are-we-about-to-see-an-end-to-aggressive-schemes-forum-shopping In our latest blog, Alan Tilley founding principal of Bryan, Mansell and Tilley LLP, discusses the topical subject of schemes forum shopping.

]]> 2016-04-29T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[A new approach to business failure and insolvency]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/a-new-approach-to-business-failure-and-insolvency In our latest blog, Alan Tilley founding principal of Bryan, Mansell and Tilley LLP, discusses the new EU regulations to adopt more flexible pre-insolvency processes in the UK.

]]> 2016-04-12T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Misconceptions and reality of investing in European distressed debt]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/misconceptions-and-reality-of-investing-in-european-distressed-debt In our latest blog, author Ignacio Buil Aldana, partner at Cuatrecasas and consulting editor of our forthcoming title on Investing in Distressed Debt in Europe, discusses the investment opportunity for investing in European distressed debt.

]]> 2016-04-12T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The future of business development in the legal market]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-future-of-business-development-in-the-legal-market In our latest blog, author Norman Clark, founder of Walker Clark LLC and contributor to our newly published title on 'Business Development', discusses the seismic shift in marketing and business development in law firms. 

]]> 2016-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Wearable technology: do you know what you are getting into?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/wearable-technology-do-you-know-what-you-are-getting-into In our latest blog, Iona Silverman, discusses the inter-industry collaborations between technology companies and designers as wearable technology advances.

]]> 2015-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Protecting the rights of sellers]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/protecting-the-rights-of-sellers In our latest blog, Marcel Willems, Co-founder of Kennedy Van der Laan, discusses the concept of retention of title.

]]> 2015-10-02T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Modern prospects for European insolvency law harmonisation]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/modern-prospects-for-european-insolvency-law-harmonisation In this month's blog, Professor Paul Omar discusses modern prospects for European insolvency law harmonisation.

]]> 2015-09-15T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[UK private copying exception quashed]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/uk-private-copying-exception-quashed Read all about the judicial review decision that quashed the private copying exception - meaning copies for personal use are no longer exempt from copyright law.

]]> 2015-08-28T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Change of Ownership for Globe Law and Business]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/change-of-ownership-for-globe-law-and-business Change of Ownership for Globe Law and Business

We are delighted to announce that Globe Law and Business has been bought by a management team which includes Jim Smith and Sian O’Neill, its current Managing Director.  The new company will begin trading on Tuesday, 1st September.

]]> 2015-08-27T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[What the Gazprom ECJ judgment means for the arbitration community]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/what-the-gazprom-ecj-judgment-means-for-the-arbitration-community A positive decision or an opportunity missed?

Baker & McKenzie's team of experts reflect on the Gazprom European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgment. 

]]> 2015-07-17T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[CIAR – a new arbitral centre]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/ciar-a-new-arbitral-centre A new arbitral centre is analysed by author team Carlos González-Bueno and Laura Lozano at González-Bueno & Asociados in Madrid.

]]> 2015-07-08T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The burning Issue – valorising society’s residual waste: planning and delivering critical resource recovery infrastructure...]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-burning-issue-valorising-society-s-residual-waste-planning-and-delivering-critical-resource-recovery-infrastructure Dr Adam Read, co-consulting editor, along with Angus Evers, of the new Globe Law and Business title Energy from Waste: A Practical Handbook, discusses the role of energy-from-waste solutions now at the heart of modern and sustainable waste-management solutions.

]]> 2015-07-07T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Disputes arising from oil price decline]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/disputes-arising-from-oil-price-decline The decline in oil prices has severely impacted on oil and gas companies around the world creating fertile ground for disputes. Ashurst partner Ronnie King, consulting editor to Dispute Resolution in the Energy Sector, flags the likely issues.

]]> 2015-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Success, not succession, is the first order of business in family enterprises]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/success-not-succession-is-the-first-order-of-business-in-family-enterprises This is the third post in the series of posts timed to coincide with the publication of the new title on Family Enterprises: How to Build Growth, Family Control and Family Harmony, published by Globe Law and Business. Richard L Narva is founder of Narva & Company.

]]> 2015-03-30T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Protecting against licensor insolvency]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/protecting-against-licensor-insolvency Corporate partner Rhys Llewellyn at Harbottle & Lewis LLP explores the impact of insolvency on IP licence arrangements.

]]> 2015-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Challenging family enterprise governance: resigning versus resignation]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/challenging-family-enterprise-governance-resigning-versus-resignation This is the second in a series of posts on family enterprises by Richard L Narva, the founder of Narva & Company and consulting editor of the Globe Law and Business title just published: Family Enterprises: How to Build Growth, Family Control and Family Control.

]]> 2015-03-17T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Should we have a family office?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/should-we-have-a-family-office Barbara R Hauser is an advisory editor of the new Globe Law and Business title, Family Offices: The STEP Handbook for Advisers, publishing later this month.

]]> 2015-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[An unhappy New Year for the UK shale revolution]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/an-unhappy-new-year-for-the-uk-shale-revolution After a tumultuous few weeks for shale, energy policy researcher Joseph Dutton from the University of Exeter talks about where the industry now stands. 

]]> 2015-02-04T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Will plunging oil prices increase energy M&A?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/will-plunging-oil-prices-increase-energy-m-a Nicholas Antonas and Hannah Marshall at Akin Gump blog on the shocking fall in oil prices and the implications for energy M&A.

]]> 2015-01-13T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Norwegian bonds: a welcome liquidity source for E&P companies]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/norwegian-bonds-a-welcome-liquidity-source-for-e-p-companies Ashurst partner Huw Thomas explores the Norwegian bond market as an additional source of financing for E&P companies in the oil and gas industry.

]]> 2015-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Actavis v Eli Lilly: a commentary]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/actavis-v-eli-lilly-a-commentary Paul England, a specialist in life science patent litigation at Taylor Wessing, provides commentary on the landmark win for Actavis paving the way for cross-border declarations of patent non-infringement.

]]> 2014-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How well does your conflicts system work?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/how-well-does-your-conflicts-system-work Contributor to Risk Management in Law Firms, Frank Maher, explores the common pitfalls responsible when conflicts issues go wrong.

]]> 2014-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[BestWater: is it legal to embed videos online?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/bestwater-is-it-legal-to-embed-videos-online Iona Silverman provides commentary on the recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision in the BestWater (Case C-348/13) and where this leaves case law regarding linking, framing and embedding content on the Internet.

 

]]> 2014-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Saving time and costs in arbitration proceedings - Risse's Rules v Rees's Rules]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/saving-time-and-costs-in-arbitration-proceedings-risse-s-rules-v-rees-s-rules The issue of saving time and costs is a topic dear to stakeholders in the business of international arbitration. Institutions are constantly reviewing their rules and procedures in pursuit of this objective. Ben Ko and Anjuli Patel pitted opposing time- and cost-saving proposals against one another to open discussion to the floor.

]]> 2014-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Shaping the Future of International Dispute Resolution]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/shaping-the-future-of-international-dispute-resolution Inspired by the 1976 Pound Conference, commonly credited as the catalyst for encouraging wider use of mediation, a uniquely interactive convention was used to propose a series of Global Pound Conferences in 2015, to run concurrently in 20 or more cities internationally. 

]]> 2014-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[New LCIA Arbitration Rules 2014 - what are the key changes?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/new-lcia-arbitration-rules-2014-what-are-the-key-changes Ed Poulton and Steve Abraham brief readers on the new arbitration rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), that entered into force on October 1 2014.

]]> 2014-10-02T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Arbitration under the spotlight ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/arbitration-under-the-spotlight Ed Poulton, partner at Baker & McKenzie and newly appointed blog editor, puts arbitration under the spotlight to launch Globe Law and Business' new blog in the area.

]]> 2014-09-18T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Meet the bookseller: In interview with Charlie Alpera, Wildy & Sons]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/meet-the-bookseller-in-interview-with-charlie-alpera-wildy-sons "Nowhere else will you find such a large selection of law books in such a beautiful location. It’s a bit like Shakespeare and Company in Paris, but for lawyers." Globe Law and Business chats to legal bookseller Charlie Alpera at Wildy & Sons.

]]> 2014-09-15T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Restructuring: a new approach to business failure and insolvency]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/restructuring-a-new-approach-to-business-failure-and-insolvency International insolvency expert Professor Bob Wessels discusses the European Commission’s Recommendation.

 

]]> 2014-09-08T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Patent transactions in life sciences]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/patent-transactions-in-life-sciences Globe consulting editor and author Paul England blogs about the importance of patents amidst rapid developments in the life science industry.

]]> 2014-09-05T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[A win for unregistered designs and the fashion industry at the ECJ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/a-win-for-unregistered-designs-and-the-fashion-industry-at-the-ecj Iona Silverman at Baker & McKenzie discusses the ECJ’s recent decision in Karen Millen Fashions Ltd v Dunnes Stores, proving unregistered designs’ worth in protecting new designs.

]]> 2014-08-29T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Judicial cooperation in international insolvency- swings and roundabouts?]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/judicial-cooperation-in-international-insolvency-swings-and-roundabouts In this week's blog, Professor Paul Omar from Nottingham Law School, discusses the Privy Council case Re Saad and Singularis and the extent of judicial cooperation in international insolvency at common law.

]]> 2014-08-22T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Arbitration of M&A disputes: In conversation with Ed Poulton]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/arbitration-of-m-a-disputes-in-conversation-with-ed-poulton Ed Poulton speaks to Globe Law and Business about common issues in M&A arbitrations, the focus of his edited title on the subject.

]]> 2014-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Corporate finance partner Adam Bogdanor talks public takeovers]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/corporate-finance-partner-adam-bogdanor-talks-public-takeovers Globe Law and Business interviews Adam Bogdanor, partner at Berwin Leighton Paisner, to discuss the future for public takeovers and his literary preferences.

]]> 2014-07-24T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Brands expert Paul Jordan on global advertising campaigns]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/brands-expert-paul-jordan-on-global-advertising-campaigns Paul Jordan, consulting editor to International Advertising Law, speaks to Globe Law and Business about the challenges of getting advertising right on a global scale and his experience advising brands during the 2012 Olympic Games.

]]> 2014-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[East Africa: Entry requirements for upstream projects]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/east-africa-entry-requirements-for-upstream-projects Globe Law and Business consulting editor Dr Eduardo Pereira and author Elison Karuhanga discuss new upstream opportunities in East Africa and how host countries should ensure that oil and gas companies looking to invest are financially and technically capable.

]]> 2014-07-08T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[An expert view on the evolution of credit derivatives]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/an-expert-view-on-the-evolution-of-credit-derivatives In interview with our blog editor for banking and finance, Edmund Parker, global co-head of Mayer Brown's derivatives and structured products practice.

]]> 2014-06-30T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Data, Data, Everywhere! BIALL comes to Harrogate]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/data-data-everywhere-biall-comes-to-harrogate Hundreds of librarians have flocked to beautiful spa town Harrogate this week as it plays host to the annual British and Irish Association of Law Libraries (BIALL) conference, a premier event for those working in and around the legal information sector.

]]> 2014-06-13T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Breakfast with Arianna Huffington]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/breakfast-with-arianna-huffington Globe Law and Business managing director, Sian O'Neill, enjoys a breakfast event with Arianna Huffington who explains the concept of the third metric, as expounded in her new book Thrive.

]]> 2014-06-03T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Linking: looking past Svensson]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/linking-looking-past-svensson Copyright experts Ben Allgrove and Iona Silverman bring you up to date on the latest case law on linking. 

]]> 2014-06-02T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[An interview with market leading oil and gas lawyer Peter Roberts]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/an-interview-with-market-leading-oil-and-gas-lawyer-peter-roberts Peter Roberts, commercial energy projects expert and London managing partner at Andrews Kurth LLP, is interviewed by energy blog editor Marc Hammerson on joint operating agreements.

]]> 2014-05-23T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Globe Law and Business titles get a photo shoot]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/globe-law-and-business-titles-get-a-photo-shoot We pride ourselves on the high quality of our titles and their unique look and feel - the result of the meticulous care and attention invested in every book. It is wonderful to have these photos reflecting the values instilled in the Globe Law and Business brand.

 

]]> 2014-05-09T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The UPC and unitary patent: momentum gathers]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/the-upc-and-unitary-patent-momentum-gathers Paul England and Christof Höhne throw light on the status of the UPC and unitary patent as momentum gathers.

]]> 2014-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Meet the bookseller: In interview with Bettina Kube, Schweitzer ]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/meet-the-bookseller-in-interview-with-bettina-kube-schweitzer Globe Law and Business speaks to Bettina Kube at Schweitzer in Munich about the challenges and opportunities of legal bookselling in today's market. 

]]> 2014-04-15T00:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Welcome to the first Globe Law and Business blog post]]> https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/blog/welcome-to-the-first-globe-law-and-business-blog-post We are very excited to be launching our new blog with the first post hot on the heels of the London Book Fair (LBF). Future posts will follow in each of our key subject areas, contributed by our authors and guest bloggers. Click below to read more of our write-up from LBF this year.

 

]]> 2014-04-14T00:00:00+00:00