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PSMG Full Day Summit 2023 Confirmed
Data analytics is a topic that should be at the top of every marketing and business development leader’s agenda but making the most of the intelligence on hand is easier said than done. It’s that (wide-ranging) subject that will be theme for the PSMG’s 2023 Full Day Summit to be held in London on April 26.
Mishcon de Reya expands Purpose offering with new director hire
Mishcon de Reya has expanded its Purpose offering with the hire of new director, Paul Clements-Hunt. Credited with coining ‘ESG’ in 2004 and delivering the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for the late UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Paul has been at the forefront of breakthroughs in responsible investment and sustainable finance for more than 30 years.
DAC Beachcroft partners with Big Issue eBikes in Bristol
DAC Beachcroft has announced a new electric bike scheme in partnership with Big Issue eBikes. The firm is sponsoring 20 eBikes for exclusive use by DACB colleagues as part of a scheme being run by ShareBike UK in partnership with the Big Issue Group to create bike-sharing solutions in combination with social impact.
Diversity, inclusion and client care praised in FT Innovative Lawyers Europe awards
Mills & Reeve has been ranked the 33rd most innovative law firm in the Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers: Europe list, with acclaim for diversity, inclusion, and client care. The annual awards celebrate companies passionate about driving innovation in the legal sector.
Claire Mason recognised as an EY Winning Women Entrepreneur
Man Bites Dog’s founder and CEO Claire Mason is one of just five UK entrepreneurs to be selected to join the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA Class of 2022. Claire says: “It’s such an honour to be selected as one of the five entrepreneurs representing the UK in this year’s 52-strong global cohort.”
LexisNexis Gross Legal Product Index identifies growth opportunities
LexisNexis Legal & Professional has released an updated version of its Gross Legal Product (GLP) Index, focusing solely on the predicted growth in corporate, commercial and competition law. Inspired by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the GLP framework pulls data from a wide range of different datapoints to predict growth across multiple practice areas of the law.
Sustainability collaboration ‘needs global approach’
Sustainability is a worldwide issue, and the technology industry should take a global approach to collaboration and policymakers – as long as it’s backed by action. That’s the view stated by three industry commentators in a new report, How Sustainable is the Technology Sector? Part Two, from international thought leadership consultancy, iResearch Services.
Pamela Samra takes up permanent role with Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Pamela Samra has taken up a permanent role with Anthony Collins as its marketing communications manager having been with the firm since August 2020 in a range of short-term marketing roles.
The role of the law firm CMO in a crisis…and beyond
The role of the chief marketing officer in the global pandemic has, like much else, been required to adapt, be nimble and think more creatively than ever. In a fascinating podcast Patrick Dransfield of In-House Community looks at the threats, the opportunities, the need to step-up and listen carefully to all stakeholders, and to demonstrate true leadership.