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  • Sean Cullen

From SRA to FCA: Preparing Law Firms for the Shifting AML Enforcement Landscape
From SRA to FCA: Preparing Law Firms for the Shifting AML Enforcement Landscape 1200 630 Sean Cullen

On 21st October, the Government announced that the Financial Conduct Authority would assume the regulation of anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing from the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The Treasury has since…

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Counsel Culture – PE Expansion, Merger PR Challenges and AI Redefining Roles
Counsel Culture – PE Expansion, Merger PR Challenges and AI Redefining Roles 1200 630 Sean Cullen

The latest episode of Counsel Culture is here! In this week’s episode, Linzi and Ben explore the rise of private equity investment in the legal industry and what it signals…

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A Matter of Reputation
  • Sean Cullen

A Matter of Reputation – Inside UK Class Actions: A Conversation with Chaya Hanoomanjee
A Matter of Reputation – Inside UK Class Actions: A Conversation with Chaya Hanoomanjee 1200 630 Sean Cullen

The latest episode of A Matter of Reputation is now available to download and stream! In this week’s episode, Dina sits down with Chaya Hanoomanjee, Partner and Managing Director at…

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The Power of Preparation: Why Crisis Scenario Planning is now Essential for Law Firms
  • Sean Cullen

The Power of Preparation: Why Crisis Scenario Planning is now Essential for Law Firms
The Power of Preparation: Why Crisis Scenario Planning is now Essential for Law Firms 1200 630 Sean Cullen

In an era defined by geopolitical instability, technological disruption and relentless public scrutiny, law firms are more exposed than ever to crises that can undermine their operations and reputation. From…

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Counsel Culture – McDermott’s PE Play, Karp Heckled & Treasury Retreats
Counsel Culture – McDermott’s PE Play, Karp Heckled & Treasury Retreats 1200 630 Sean Cullen

In this week’s episode, Linzi and Ben unpack McDermott Will & Schulte’s exploration of outside private equity investment, and the rowdy reception Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp received while discussing…

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A Matter of Reputation
  • Sean Cullen

A Conversation with Robertson Pugh’s Elizabeth Robertson
A Conversation with Robertson Pugh’s Elizabeth Robertson 1200 630 Sean Cullen

The second episode of A Matter of Reputation is now available to download and stream! In this week’s episode, Dina is joined by Elizabeth Robertson, Co-founder of Robertson Pugh. They…

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Uranium Mine
  • Sean Cullen

Resource Nationalisation and the New Battleground of Investor–State Disputes: Lessons from Orano and Beyond
Resource Nationalisation and the New Battleground of Investor–State Disputes: Lessons from Orano and Beyond 1200 630 Sean Cullen

Investor-state arbitration has long been the forum for disputes arising from state measures against foreign investors. Yet in today’s geopolitical landscape, disputes over natural resources are no longer confined to…

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Counsel Culture Podcast
  • Sean Cullen

AI Law Firms Emerge, Regulators Step In and Transparency Takes the Stand
AI Law Firms Emerge, Regulators Step In and Transparency Takes the Stand 2560 1707 Sean Cullen

In this week’s episode, Michael and Eleanor discuss AI law firm Garfield taking on a trainee in Channel 4’s latest experiment, the rise of a New York-based law firm operating…

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Hugh Evans - Senior Adviser, Disputes & Investigations
  • Sean Cullen

Hugh Evans Joins Byfield as Special Adviser to our Disputes & Investigations Team
Hugh Evans Joins Byfield as Special Adviser to our Disputes & Investigations Team 1920 2560 Sean Cullen

We are delighted to announce that Hugh Evans has joined Byfield as Special Adviser to our Disputes & Investigations team With over 25 years as a partner at DLA Piper…

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New York
  • Sean Cullen

Reflections on Two Weeks Stateside
Reflections on Two Weeks Stateside 1200 630 Sean Cullen

I have just returned from my third, and final, working trip to the US in 2025.  This time I decided to spend two full weeks in three cities – Boston,…

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