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Planning For 2020 AD? - A Global Law Firm Gets Ready Now
Editor : The Legal Transformation Study (Study) looks to the state of the legal profession in 2020 AD and lists uncertainties and trends that affect planning for the future. Why did Eversheds decide to contribute to the funding of the Study and to publish a report (Report)* titled "The Law Firm of...
Read MoreDiversity And Eversheds: Don't Let It Get Too Technical
Diversity In Europe:A Brief Background "Diversity" in the workplace is often treated as an elusive, complex and mysterious, even "delicate," subject matter.I have seen an interesting chart which depicts diversity in the form of a floating iceberg, with some of the most apparent of the diverse...
Read MoreThe UK Is A Good Place For Business: Why So Many U.S. Businesses Choose It For Their EMEA Headquarters
As the head of our law firm's U.S. efforts directed toward America, I am often asked: "Why do so many U.S. multinational companies choose the UK as the base for their European, Middle Eastern and African operations?" There is no single answer that fits all cases and all clients but here are some...
Read MoreLaw Firm Partnering - A Personal Perspective
Prelude Partnering relationships are long term and based on trust. However, in practice they rarely develop from an existing law firm connection. Partnering arrangements usually develop from a desire to create a new relationship for such reasons as reducing the number of law firms used; greater...
Read MoreEU REACH Chemicals Law: Challenges For American General Counsel
Last year we advised you on the challenges posed by the draft EU REACH legislation. Now that the law is finalised, we update you on the position. Essential REACH Overview REACH is the acronym for a new European Union (EU) chemicals law that has finally been agreed after a long period of debate...
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