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Legal 500 were proud to partner with Frasers Law Company for the GC Corporate Governance & Compliance Forum: Vietnam which invited a select group of 70 legal and business professionals to Frasers’ head office in Deutsch House in Ho Chi Minh City to explore a range of topics related to corporate governance.  The event consisted of three panels focusing on ESG Expectations Management: Protecting Credibility, Brand & Reputation; Corporate Governance: Directors’ Liabilities & Shareholder Rights in the age of AI and increasing data governance demands; and M&A: Due Diligence and Governance. Led by leading experts, they provided valuable insights into the evolving demands of corporate governance today. To find out more about the event and view the photos, visit https://lnkd.in/eQectHDy Thank you to Frasers Law Company for partnering with us for this event.  #Legal500 #Legal500Events #GeneralCounsel #CorporateGovernance #Compliance  

In the inaugural UK ESG awards ceremony last year, Eversheds Sutherland shone above all, taking home the ESG Firm of the Year as well as the Law Firm Initiative of the Year award for covering the whole ESG piece. The firm’s initiatives have been championed by both senior and junior staff, including chief strategy officer Judith G. - who played a key role in securing unanimous support for an annual investment of at least 1% of net profit towards the firm’s responsible business programme - and Naeem Choudry, who leads the firm’s ethnicity people network, Verve. This year, we are handing out awards for 30 categories across everything social mobility to environmental initiatives - send your submissions and nominations now at https://lnkd.in/eYahXMzD The deadline is Friday 15th November 2024! #Legal500 #L500Awards #ESG #UK #Legal   

Congratulations to those selected for the GC Powerlist Middle East 2024! We were delighted to celebrate your achievements at Fairmont The Palm on Wednesday 30th October 2024. This year, we have carefully curated our selections to reflect not only individual achievements, but also the collaborative spirit and resilience that characterise the legal community in the Middle East. We feature profiles of leaders who are pioneers in areas such as digital transformation, compliance, and the promotion of ESG principles within legal teams. With thanks to keynote speakers: Bapsy Dastur, general counsel and head of corporate risk, compliance and legal at VFS, who offered attendees valuable insights into the challenges currently facing general counsel in the Middle East, as well as Abdullah Najjar from Meysan who celebrated those shortlisted for their adeptness in navigating today’s complexities, highlighting their roles from traditional legal duties to broader business leadership. To view the event gallery, please visit https://lnkd.in/eif8JTkj The GC Powelist Middle East 2024 can be found at https://lnkd.in/dAcGbkqq We would like to thank our sponsors Taylor Root, ALC Lawyers & Counsel, Meysan, Nami Associates Law firm, Omar Alrasheed, Sharq Law Firm, Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon, and Lawyers on Demand for making this event and publication possible. #Legal500 #Legal500Events #GeneralCounsel #Powerlist #MiddleEast

In our November newsletter we are delighted to announce the launch of our new video series Legal Landscapes. Also included in our newsletter is information regarding numerous Legal 500 publications, deadlines, and unmissable events. So click below now for all your news and information from the world’s leading legal directory! #legal500 #law #legal #legaldirectories #legalupdates

Two weeks to go until the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards deadline! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your hard work, dedication, and impact in environmental, social and governance initiatives. There are awards up for grabs across the following categories: • Women in Law • Ethnicity • Disability/Neurodiversity • LGBTQ+ • Social Mobility • Environmental/Sustainability • Governance • DE&I • ESG • Lifetime Achievement For more information about each of the categories, visit https://lnkd.in/e5gFcETv To enter, please submit your entry via our platform by Friday 15 November 2024 at https://lnkd.in/eYahXMzD We wish you all the very best of luck and look forward to reviewing your submissions. #Legal500 #L500Awards #UK #ESG 

The Legal 500 UK ESG awards are seeking to recognise the very best diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the legal sector, covering all types of law firms, alternative legal services providers, in-house teams and chambers, with 30 categories in total. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/e5gFcETv Last year, we awarded Swiss Re and Clifford Chance the In-house Initiative of the Year award for their collaboration on the ‘Risk and Resilience’ programme. The programme stood out for its drive to broaden access to legal careers for underprivileged students globally, championing diversity, inclusion and industry accessibility. The programme was introduced within Clifford Chance’s Global Virtual Internships, offering opportunities for students, recent graduates, and career changers to explore the legal world regardless of their location.  Apply now for your chance to stand out at https://lnkd.in/eYahXMzD The deadline is Friday 15 November! #Legal500 #L500Awards #ESG #UK #Legal #Environment #Sustainability 

A very Happy Diwali from the team at the Legal 500! Wishing you all health, happiness and prosperity.   #Legal500 #Diwali

Since the launch of the Legal 500 Global Green Guide, Legal 500’s research team has explored the legal sector’s engagement with the green transition, from sustainability and climate action to net-zero, as the profession looks to embrace a greener future. This year’s Legal 500 UK ESG Awards are looking for firms and individuals who deserve recognition leading the way on this front. At our inaugural event, the Best Law Firm Advisory Team: Clean Energy went to Allen & Overy for the strength and breadth of its work in the energy transition, coupling innovation and path-finding advice on high-value financing mandates with a deep knowledge on decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries. We want to know about the work your firm is carrying out – to find out more about the environmental and sustainability award categories and submit your entries via our platform, visit https://lnkd.in/epShqB49 #Legal500 #L500Awards #ESG #UK #Legal #Environment #Sustainability 

In the latest Legal 500 Podcast, Will Tolcher, global Bar editor of Legal 500, speaks with Racheal Muldoon, a member of Maitland Chambers, one of the Bar’s leading experts on crypto. In this episode, Rachael and Will discuss the potential of the blockchain – including the much-maligned NFT, differences in regulatory philosophy between the US and the UK, as well as the challenges in litigating to secure digital assets. Watch now at https://lnkd.in/eGHzS7PT #Legal500 #Legal500Podcast

Following the success of the inaugural Middle East and North Africa awards, the Legal 500 is delighted to be hosting the awards again at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. The awards will showcase the outstanding collection of legal talent in the Middle East and North Africa region and highlight the standout performers. We are pleased to announce that the shortlist is now available at https://lnkd.in/ecH4RpGX The awards celebrate the work of lawyers, barristers, law firms, sets and in-house legal departments that have gone above and beyond in the MENA region, by acknowledging their success over the past year. For enquiries about sponsorship or booking a table, please contact David Freeman at david.freeman@legal500.com #Legal500 #L500Awards #MENA #Shortlist