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How prepared is your organisation for cybersecurity threats? Our recent roundtable for legal leaders in the technology sector focused on the role of General Counsel in cybersecurity and looked at how to bridge gaps between the legal and the technical side of the business. We would like to thank all our attendees and our guest speaker Emma Jones for sharing her expertise. Georgia Morgan-Wynne, Albert Toms and Rebecca Crisp look forward to continuing these conversations and seeing everyone at future sessions. If you would like to attend our General Counsel events, register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/gEK-3RRW #taylorroot #legal #generalcounsel

Taylor Root Australia is proud to be partnering with Law Ninjas for The NextGen GC Summit to be held in Sydney on 18 - 19 June 2025. An exclusive event for GCs and Senior In-house Leaders, this 2-day event will feature a series of interactive workshops, panel conversations, keynote sessions, networking opportunities and fun activities, with an exciting 'Ninja Night' afterparty. For more details contact Hayden Gordine, Ann Marie Martakis or Olivia Courtney. #TaylorRootAu #GeneralCounsel #GC #lawninjas #NextGenGCSummit #Sydney #law

What matters most to newly qualified lawyers when choosing a law firm in the UK? Our recent poll revealed some key insights: • Professional development topped the list (38%)—NQs are prioritising firms that invest in their growth • Work-life balance followed closely (28%)—a reminder that culture and wellbeing matter • Competitive salary (23%) remains a key factor • Firm culture and values (11%) ranked lowest—but that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. It’s often a deciding factor once the basics are met The takeaway? While salary and work-life balance play a role, NQs are looking beyond the paycheck. They want a firm that will set them up for long-term success. If you're an NQ weighing your options, download our UK NQ guide here: 

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday at Hispania London for the launch of our PE and portfolio General Counsel community! We were thrilled to see such an incredible turnout, with so many talented GCs from across the private equity and portfolio company world coming together to connect, share insights and kickstart what promises to be a truly valuable community. We’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to building on this momentum with future events, discussions and opportunities to engage - Nikki Newton and Georgia Morgan-Wynne cannot wait to see everyone again. If you are a GC in a private equity firm or a portfolio company, then you can join our network here: https://lnkd.in/g2n5g4jg #taylorroot #generalcounsel #legal

Taking on a Non-Executive Director role is an exciting opportunity to broaden your perspective, gain commercial exposure and contribute strategic guidance beyond your day-to-day legal work. But how do you position yourself for these roles, and what should you expect once you step into the boardroom? Our International Women's Day webinar panellists and experienced NEDs Tara Ricks, Joanna Bonnett and Rachel Tranter discussed the key steps to becoming a NED, from identifying the right opportunities to navigating board dynamics. You can read the takeaways from our session and watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/gw6zFF_r #NED #webinar

How is the evolving regulatory landscape impacting legal teams? This was the key topic at our annual General Counsel in insurance breakfast yesterday, where 20 senior leaders came together for an in-depth discussion. It was a fantastic morning of shared insights and perspectives - a huge thank to our incredible guest speaker Charlotte Firth and to all our attendees. Your hosts Nikki Newton, Emma Coulter, Maame Eshun and Karolina Mikulicz-Church look forward to continuing the conversation and seeing you in the future! If you would like to participate in our General Counsel events, register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/g6zsQTVK #taylorroot #generalcounsel #legal

The Taylor Root Singapore team looks forward to attending SCCA - Singapore Corporate Counsel Association Asia Pacific (APAC) 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 2025. The theme for this year is "Legal as a Catalyst for Growth & Innovation through Agility & Strategic Partnerships". The two-day conference, which will be held on 3ʳᵈ and 4ᵗʰ of April, is a great opportunity for Asia's in-house legal counsel to gather, acquire the latest industry knowledge, boost your network with industry experts and peers, and meet the Taylor Root team. Come visit us at Exhibitor Tabletop (K) > https://lnkd.in/g_45eyj2 #TaylorRootAsia #InhouseCounsel #InhouseLegal #GeneralCounsel #APACLegalCongress | Cassandra L. | Miya Toh | Tricia Goh | Shirleen Lim| Melvin Ling

Ahead of International Women's Day, last Thursday we hosted an exclusive roundtable for the Women in Law Constellation Network. The discussion covered juggling parental demands with a legal career. Our key takeaways included: - Flexibility at work should be a given, not implied - Parents require a robust, transparent support infrastructure when returning from leave. There can't be an expectation to over-compensate - Setting and respecting boundaries is critical. Without them, the line between work and home becomes blurred, leading to burnout Thank you to our incredible panellists Sumeet Chadha, Kimberley Whitaker, Kirsty Stuart and Niha Redknap and our attendees for an open and honest discussion - Georgia Morgan-Wynne and Nikki Newton look forward to seeing everyone again in the future. If you would like to participate in our events, please register your interest at the link in comments.

Private equity firms are scaling up legal teams as deal flow accelerates and regulations tighten. Legal is now a key driver of value, risk management and governance across funds and portfolios. Nikki Newton shares the key trends that are shaping PE legal hiring in 2025: https://lnkd.in/g-xGmjte

Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate, yesterday we hosted a webinar focused on helping women navigate the path to becoming a Non-Executive Director (NED). Securing such a role comes with challenges, from gaining the right experience to navigating the appointment process. Moderated by Taylor Root Managing Director Sarah Ingwersen, our panellists and accomplished NEDs Joanna Bonnett, Rachel Tranter and Tara Ricks shared their insights on how women can position themselves for board opportunities, build the right networks and overcome obstacles along the way. A huge thank you to our speakers for such a thoughtful and engaging discussion. You can watch our session here: https://lnkd.in/gpN3-agz #IWD #webinar