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2 weeks ago | traverssmith.com | Richard Brown |Travers Smith

Networking events for GCsOur networking opportunities bring together GCs and senior in-house lawyers from diverse sectors to discuss shared challenges, best practices and emerging trends, such as Whistleblowing and AI in the workplace, over breakfast or dinner. These in-person events are facilitated by our experts, ensuring attendees gain strategic insights and practical solutions to enhance their legal practices.

2 weeks ago | traverssmith.com | Stephen Whitfield |Travers Smith

The tension between ESG goals and antitrust scrutiny is not theoretical – it is already being played out across various industries.

1 month ago | esginvestor.net | Stephen Whitfield |Travers Smith

Stephen Whitfield, Head of Competition at Travers Smith, outlines the challenges of balancing sustainability goals with antitrust compliance. In recent years, corporations have increasingly prioritised ESG issues, often prompting them to collaborate in pursuit of sustainability goals. While such collective action can accelerate progress, it can also raise significant challenges under antitrust laws, which are designed to safeguard market competition and prevent anti-competitive practices.

Nov 28, 2024 | traverssmith.com | Travers Smith

Many businesses may not have heard of the European Accessibility Act ("EAA"). If it has slipped under your radar, now is the time to take note because this legislation has a broad reach across many sectors, significant implications for product and services design (as well as documentation) and a looming compliance deadline. The EAA becomes applicable from 28 June 2025 and aims to ensure that many categories of consumer products and services, particularly digital technologies – ranging from payment terminals and smartphones to banking services and online shops - are accessible to all, including people with disabilities.

Sep 11, 2024 | traverssmith.com | Travers Smith

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.