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In the next episode of our regulatory podcast ReguLaw, Partner and Regulatory specialist, Andrew Pavlovic, and Associate, Liz Pearson are joined by Michael Evans of Byfield. Byfield are market leaders in providing reputation counsel to law firms and individuals facing regulatory investigations and proceedings and Michael has significant experience in this area. Andrew, Liz and Michael discuss how firms and individuals can attempt to manage the consequences of an SRA investigation and potential SDT prosecution at various stages of the process, including: - The investigative stage – the potential for publication at this early stage and the preparatory steps that firms and individuals can take; - The referral stage – how to manage concerns about the impact of publicity on mental/physical health and how individuals/firms can handle the unpredictability of the timing of publication on the SRA’s website; - The hearing - the SDT’s new Automatic Disclosure Policy, and the impact this is likely to have on the p

In this panel discussion, subject specialists share their expert insights into the interesting and challenging features of LLPs that they have seen over the last 25 years and what they see approaching on the horizon for LLPs. Jeremy Callman (Ten Old Square), Dr Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group) and Corinne Staves (CM Murray LLP) join chair Sarah Chilton (CM Murray LLP) to explore the key benefits of using LLPs in professional services, the trends they have seen – including in LLP disputes – key tax changes and issues, strategic considerations as well as what the coming years may hold for LLPs. Their discussion addresses key questions and topics including: - How has the structure of LLPs developed since birth; what are some of the key elements of different LLP structures and their implications? - Financial services LLPs vs professional services LLPs: the difference in attitudes on mutual trust between partners and duties of good faith at law and in LLP agreements; - The use of English LLPs across

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar International Investigations: Protecting Your Interests Across Borders, where our panel discussed the complex and often challenging practical issues that arise during international investigations. In this webinar recording, chair Emma Bartlett (Partner at CM Murray LLP), Adam Tolley KC (Barrister at Fountain Court Chambers), Harry D Jones (International Employment & Labor Law Chair at Polsinelli) and Sarah Chilton (Senior Partner at CM Murray LLP) discuss the key differences between US and UK investigations cultures and their impact on outcomes, in particular: - The process for sharing data both internally and across borders, including with third parties such as investigators. - What specific information is shared, including with whom and the timing, within the business and among the executive board and senior leadership? - What protections are in place for both those being investigated and complainants, in particular relating to hea

We are delighted to share with you a recording of the discussion Is The Glue That Holds Partnerships Together Coming Unstuck? which took place at an event we held recently in London. The discussion explored the evolving dynamics of professional partnerships and the challenges they face in today's complex legal and business environment. Taking place in a Samoan Circle format, it enabled any attendees who wished to contribute to the debate to step into the circle during the course of the discussion. Co-facilitated by Sarah Chilton (Senior Partner, CM Murray LLP) and Zulon Begum (Partner, CM Murray LLP), the recording captures the first 20 minutes of the discussion with the opening speakers, in particular: - A critical examination of what constitutes a partnership, the key challenges faced by law firms and professional services in the current economic climate. - What is the 'glue' that holds a partnership together? In particular, loyalty, shared values and the cultural significance of a partnership. - Is

In this podcast focusing on global legal expansion, Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum are joined by special guest Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal of Warwick Place Legal, for a detailed discussion on trends from 2024, insights from the Warwick Place Global Expansion Index and predictions for the year ahead. Listen to the full episode here and see below for more information. In this podcast, Corinne, Zulon and Robert discuss: Geographical trends in international expansion: - Increased interest in the US market, driven by recent mergers - UK firms strengthening their positions in Europe with more office openings compared to US firms - The focus of US firms on the Asia market, in particular Singapore - Growth in Latin America, highlighted by the Perez Llorca merger in Mexico - Continued interest in the Middle East, despite geopolitical challenges The drivers for expansion: - Global economy and weaknesses in European economies, leading to increased M&A opportunities - A strong interest in sectors s

We are delighted to share the next episode of Practice Across the Pond, where we discuss the regulatory and ethical approaches taken to various matters from both a UK (England and Wales) and US (New York) perspective.   In this episode, CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum and Devika Kewalramani, Partner and General Counsel at FisherBroyles, are joined by Steve Lueker, Partner at Moses & Singer, to discuss the key challenges and issues for professional services firms in relation to transatlantic structures.  In particular, Corinne, Zulon, Devika and Steve discuss: - An overview of common structures in professional services and key considerations to take into account, including regulation, tax, and liability   - The complexities of achieving full integration and strategic insights on alternative approaches that can be taken   - Regulatory considerations in the US, focusing on the extent to which non-lawyers can have a stake or influence a law firm   - Key factors from a US perspective, addre

We are pleased to introduce a three-part podcast series focusing on investigations, where Emma Bartlett, Partner, and Gabrielle Lintott, Associate, at CM Murray LLP, are joined by special guest, Emily Kaufer, Senior Director of Human Rights and Harassment at Air Canada. In this first recording, Emma, Gabrielle and Emily discuss domestic violence and sexual harassment related investigations, with a particular focus on the following: - The law on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace in Canada and the United Kingdom, including a discussion surrounding the extension of the primary workplace and alleged harassment or other inappropriate conduct which occurs outside of the workplace, and how employers should approach and investigate allegations of sexual harassment. - Domestic violence or family violence in the workplace, specifically, the varying obligations on employers in Canada and the United Kingdom to prevent, investigate and manage allegations of domestic violence, and how employers might be ale

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, ‘How Do You Attract and Retain ‘High Flyer’ Partners?’, in which partnership specialists discuss navigating the recruitment process for high flyers and important issues facing such decision making within professional practice firms. n this recording, Chair Corinne Staves (Partner, CM Murray LLP), Dr Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), David Shufflebotham (PepUp Consulting), and Zulon Begum (Partner, CM Murray LLP), are joined by guest speaker Siobhán Lewington, Partner at transatlantic legal recruiting firm, Macrae. The panel explore the key challenges involved in attracting and retaining ‘high flyer’ partners, who are often at the very heart of the engine room of many firms. Their discussion addresses key questions and topics, including: - What do we mean by high flyers; what might firms be looking for? - The extent to which firm culture, partner performance and succession planning are key strategic considerations - How can

We are delighted to share the next episode of Practice Across the Pond, where we discuss the regulatory and ethical approaches taken to various matters from both a UK (England and Wales) and US (New York) perspective.   In this episode, CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Andrew Pavlovic and Devika Kewalramani, Partner and General Counsel at FisherBroyles, focus on how partner conduct is regulated in both jurisdictions.  In particular, Corinne, Andrew and Devika discuss: - A broad overview of the regulation of partner conduct, both in the UK and US   - Areas of particular focus in both jurisdictions, including the UK’s emphasis on workplace culture and AML, and in the US, misconduct and rules relating to lawyers and their ‘fitness’ to practise   - To what extent do the rules and duties set by the regulators support and drive the behaviour and culture of firms? If you would like to discuss regulation and conflict management in more detail, or if you have any questions arising from this recording, plea

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, ‘Managing Partner Performance in Professional Services Firms, Evaluating Contribution and Using Partner Processes to Drive Your Firm’s Strategy’, in which partnership and regulatory law specialists discuss how to manage successfully partner promotion and remuneration processes within professional services firms. Jeremy Callman, Barrister at Ten Old Square, David Shufflebotham of Pep Up Consulting and Sarah Chilton and Andrew Pavlovic, Partners at CM Murray LLP, explore the important and practical considerations professional service firms ought to consider when making decisions about partner promotions and remuneration. Their discussion addresses key questions and topics including: What do the regulators, such as the SRA, expect regarding workplace culture and partner performance? How does this impact firm strategy and decision-making? What factors should an organisation consider when developing its partner promotion and remuneration s

We are delighted to introduce a new series, ‘Navigating Investigations’, where we discuss difficult issues that investigators often grapple with. In this first episode, Partner Emma Bartlett is joined by a special guest, Cindy Butts, Chair of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC), experienced in conducting investigations, tackling inequality and complaints handling (among many other attributes) to discuss the following: - The ICEC’s 2023 published report entitled ‘Holding up a Mirror to Cricket’, which details the enquiry’s findings on issues regarding race, gender and class in cricket. Cindy outlines the report’s key findings, the process and key challenges of conducting this public enquiry over the course of two and a half years. - Methods to develop trust and confidence with reluctant witnesses during an investigation and supporting vulnerable witnesses - How investigators can deal with anonymity issues when conducting investigations. If you have any questions in relation to invest

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, ‘Cash, Remuneration and Economic Uncertainty’, in which partnership and regulatory law specialists discuss navigating economic uncertainty and how this can be successfully achieved within professional firms. Robert Millard of Cambridge Strategy Group, David Shufflebotham of Pep Up Consulting and Corinne Staves and Andrew Pavlovic, Partners at CM Murray LLP, explore the important and practical considerations professional practice firms ought to consider in these times of economic uncertainty. Their discussion addresses key questions and topics including: • What key commercial changes are affecting firm strategy and their decision making? • What sources of capital firms should be looking to in the new high interest rate landscape; are the traditional methods still viable? • How can firms better structure their own governance to appear more attractive to private equity and bank funding? • Strategic options available to mid-market firms to

We are delighted to introduce a brand new series of talks, Practice Across the Pond, in which we discuss the regulatory and ethical approaches taken to various matters from both a UK (England and Wales) and US (New York perspective). In this episode, CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Andrew Pavlovic and Devika Kewalramani, Partner and General Counsel at FisherBroyles, discuss the following: - A comparative overview of the regulatory regimes in both jurisdictions - The key ethical and regulatory challenges faced by GCs working across both London and New York offices and how to address them - Identifying and effectively managing conflicts of interest across global offices, taking into account the differing tests applicable to each jurisdiction and the need to make decisions quickly If you would like to discuss regulation and conflict management in more detail, or if you have any questions arising from this recording, please contact Corinne Staves, Andrew Pavlovic or Devika Kewalramani.

In this short podcast, Chair Mark Risk (Mark Risk PC, New York) and Panellists Amit Bindra (The Prinz Law Firm, Chicago), Omar Molina Garcia (Augusta Abogados, Spain), and Jane Amphlett (Howard Kennedy LLP, UK) discuss briefly some of the issues that they will be analysing in their panel session at the 5th IFSEA Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management for Senior Executives & Founders, on 25 June 2024 in London, including: • The latest key developments to the law governing restrictive covenants, including the FTC ban on non-compete clauses in most US employment contracts, affecting millions of workers, and the pending lawsuits which seek to prevent the FTC ban being implemented • How the enforceability of restrictive covenants in employment and incentive schemes in the UK, Spain and the US could potentially be affected by the recent developments to the law in this area • Other key themes that the panel will cover at the forthcoming IFSEA Conference 2024

We are delighted to introduce the ninth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Becky Grey who is a senior journalist at BBC Sport, to discuss the following:  1. The origin of Becky's passion for sports reporting, the development of her role in the journalism industry and career highlights.  2. The BBC Elite British Sportswomen's Study published by Becky Grey and Sonia Oxley in March 2024 which covers a wide range of issues affecting sportswomen, including income, trolling, maternity and sexism.  3. Becky's involvement with Queen Bee Coaching, a free coaching service for women in leadership in Greater Manchester which aims to break down barriers and accelerate equity. 4. The key catalyst moments which have assisted with changing the perception of women in sport.  5. Who would be

We are delighted to introduce the eighth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Robert Vilahamn, who is the Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League, to discuss the following: - The importance of role models in sport and the impact they can have on the next generation of athletes. - The role Robert plays as an ally to the gender equity movement and a strong advocate for women to have the same opportunities as men to achieve their goals. - Robert's adaptation to his new role at Tottenham Hotspur and the differences between coaching the male and female game. - The Women's Super League North London Derby match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal W.F.C, played on the 3rd of March 2024 at the Emirates Stadium in front of 60,000 fans. - The future of women

In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Chris Paouros, who is the Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites, the official Tottenham Hotspur LGBTQ+ Supporters Association, to discuss the following:  1. Methods and initiatives for harnessing and bringing about change within organisations.  2. Chris' love of Tottenham Hotspur and the inspiration behind founding an award-winning Football Supporters Association.  3. The core principles and aims which are fundamental to the success of the Association.  4. The recent 10th anniversary of the Proud Lilywhites and the video released to commemorate this milestone, which can be viewed here.  5. Support from Tottenham Hotspur players past and present and the positive affect that this has on support for the Association.

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, with the aim to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported. In this podcast, Partner Emma Bartlett speaks to Maisie Lockyer, Associate at leading Family law firm Burgess Mee, about how important adjustments are to ensuring neurodiverse clients can participate in legal proceedings, instruct their lawyers and receive advice in the way that suits them best for their particular needs. In particular, Emma and Maisie discuss: Adjustments throughout the legal process: How adjustments may be required from the outset of an instruction from a neurodivergent client, through to preparation for trial or any hearings/meetings Recognising vulnerabilities: Neurodiverse conditions can result in vulnerabilities for clients that can unfairly count against them when during a trial or meeting Raising awareness in the legal profession: The importance for l

We are delighted to share with you a podcast focusing on 'Navigating the UK and US Regulatory Terrain of Off-Channel Communications'. Listen to the podcast and see below for further details. Historically, it has been easier for employers to monitor record keeping and the contents of off-channel communications. This has become increasingly important as technology evolves and new platforms become available. In this interesting discussion, Wendi Lazar, C-Suite Strategies LLC (New York, USA), Sebastian Sayer, Fox Williams (London, UK) and Natalie A. Napierala, Carlton Fields (New York, USA), speak with Stuart Smith of CM Murray LLP about the actions taken by both US and UK regulators and the practical steps that firms can take to avoid fines. In particular, the panel discuss: - An overview of the rules and sanctions applied by US regulators (SEC, CFTC and FINRA) and UK regulators (FCA and FSA) relating to violations for engaging in off-channel communications and the purpose of record keeping regulations. - W

We are delighted to introduce the sixth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Dee Bright, who is the Chair of SpursAbility, the Tottenham Hotspur Disabled Supports Association, to discuss the following: 1. Dee's background in the world of sport, including how she first became introduced to football by watching Wimbledon F.C., and her personal experience of inequality in the sport of horse racing. 2. What inspired Dee to get involved in with the Tottenham Hotspur Disabled Supporters Association, SpursAbility. 3. The groundbreaking accessibility and inclusivity services at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the user lead strategy as the driving force behind them. 4. The viral press conference moment between Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, and Dee's son. 5. The