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NLJ this week: Brexit, cyber, pandemic

22 January 2021
Issue: 7917 / Categories: Legal News , Cyber , Covid-19 , Risk management
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There may be trouble ahead, not least with IT security, business uncertainty, the pandemic and Brexit

Risk and compliance solicitor Frank Maher, partner at Legal Risk, suggests a few areas of risk for law firms to focus on as we begin the year.

Money laundering and financial sanctions rules have changed, requiring firms to reassess their exposure.

Another issue to consider is the option of having separate cyber cover―a subject professional indemnity insurers are increasingly asking about.

Read Frank Maher’s article here.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn Premium Content

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

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