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Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business

Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …

UK Government pushed to impose a corporate duty to prevent human rights abuse

The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights latest report on Human Rights and Business has urged the Government to introduce new legislation and …

International Criminal Court to prosecute business and human rights

In what many NGOs are calling a warning shot to company executives and investors, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicated it will prioritise …

Video: The long arm of regulation

Crisis contenders

Significant adverse events are ever present in the corporate landscape – think environmental disasters, rogue traders and fake emissions reports – so …

Are you keeping pace with cyber security rules and regulations?

The issues surrounding cyber security and the broader concept of cyber-resilience are the focus of increased regulatory attention across the globe. At a …

Are you cyber insurance fit?

Cyber security is amongst the leading risks for organisations around the globe but relatively few (outside the US) have purchased standalone cyber …

Top 5 tips: A lawyer’s perspective on reputation management

Reputation is crucial. The combined value of reputations across the FTSE350 is £620 Billion and can contribute close to 50% of a company’s value …

Cyber security is a team sport

You'll need to get senior staff to co-operate effectively to tackle cyber security threats. Here's where to startTackling the ever-changing cyber …

Cyber security – An ideal case study

Based on years of experience, we crafted a cyber security case study to help you head off the hackersWe have advised on many cyber security crisis …

Crisis comms and response in the 'always on' digital world

Your core tactics and considerations when corporate crisis hits. Keep your reputation intact in the court of social mediaIn an 'always on' digital world: …

Time for human rights to be on Olympic agenda from start to finish

More than ever the International Olympic Committee has to take on responsibility for human rights in connection with the whole life cycle of the Olympic …