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The International In-house Counsel Journal is concerned with the exchange of ideas of In-house Counsel representing commercial organisations from all sectors and jurisdictions around the world. Each quarterly issue contains papers based on case study experience of In-house Counsel in the main disciplines of commercial law from different jurisdictions.
Content is overseen by the IICJ Editorial Board that meets 4 times a year to discuss content and determine which papers are accepted for publication. The board is drawn from a range of industry sectors and jurisdiction with considerable international knowledge.
“When are you coming back to legal practice?”
This question, from a young associate surprised me. I was called to the bar twenty years ago (when he was seven years old)....Read more
Opportunities to influence legislation and engage with proposed procedural reform may feel reduced when transitioning to an in-house role. In-house lawyers typically have more of an operational focus and are...Read more
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book, officially titled Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations, plays a key role in the U.S. pharmaceutical patent and exclusivity system. The...Read more
Retirement marks a significant transition in life, often accompanied by a shift in identity and purpose.
For many individuals, their sense of self has been closely tied to their professional...Read more
Jake Campbell, a character in Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, explained how he went bankrupt: “Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly.” The humor of his observation masks its profound insight-and...Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly pivotal role in fraud detection and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, offering enhanced capabilities to identify and prevent illicit activities. This paper explores the...Read more
The European Union (‘EU’) Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience for the Financial Sector EU 2022/2554 (‘DORA’), the new cybersecurity framework for the entire financial sector of EU along with...Read more
The Failure to Prevent Fraud offence contained within the UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) finally comes into effect on 1 September 2025 following the release of...Read more
We are living in an era where artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, is reshaping many facets of our daily lives, from the way we work and communicate, to having...Read more
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become central to the missions of many U.S. companies. These efforts seek to address historical inequities, foster inclusive environments, and serve an increasingly...Read more
As the Trump administration 2.0 continues to cause turmoil, Catherine Hobby, Kingsley Owusu and Robert Sizer explore the detrimental impact on UK diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) practices of events in the US and highlight the importance of positive action
Professor Philip Clifford KC and Robert Price, both Partners in the international arbitration team at Latham & Watkins, share their thoughts on the key provisions being introduced by the Arbitration Act 2025
Eloise Robson, a Lawyer at Clifford Chance, discusses the findings and recommendations put forward following the UK regulator’s study of the infant formula market
Rahman Ravelli Partner, Niall Hearty, explains that despite the final fine being issued by the UK regulator over the cum-ex scandal, other jurisdictions impacted by the tax fraud scheme are still actively pursuing enforcement action