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Can the art of wine tasting teach us something about navigating risk and complexity in private equity? Last week, we hosted our private equity and portfolio GC community wine tasting evening that blended expert-led wine insights with meaningful networking. A huge thank you to Italian Wine Scholar sommelier Emily Clark for creating such an engaging, educational and welcoming experience. It was fantastic to see so many legal leaders connecting in a relaxed setting designed to encourage conversation beyond the boardroom. Nikki Newton and Georgia Morgan-Wynne had an incredible evening and look forward to seeing everyone again next year. If you’d like to become part of our private equity and portfolio General Counsel community, you can join us here: https://lnkd.in/eJnA35Ag #taylorroot #legalleaders #privateequity

A multinational fashion retailer needed interim legal cover during a period of rapid team change. We placed two junior-to-mid level Legal Counsels, an interim Employment Counsel and a senior contractor, ensuring speed, flexibility and continuity without long-term commitment. Explore Tatum Colclough's approach: https://lnkd.in/eTfNQHWb

What defines exceptional legal leadership in fintech today? Yesterday, we hosted our 6th annual General Counsel in fintech roundtable, where we explored how to combine technical expertise with a commitment to personal development. In a sector shaped by innovation and uncertainty, resilience, influence and continuous learning are no longer optional – they’re strategic imperatives. A huge thank you to our speakers Knox Mcilwain and Mila Trezza for sharing their invaluable insights. We would also like to thank our attendees - Asha Morzaria, Penny Parker-Cook, Maame Eshun and Nikki Newton had a fantastic time hosting. If you'd like to learn more about our GC events, you can register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eCxnJTPy #generalcounsel #taylorroot #legalleaders

Half (51%) of in-house Lawyers say a supportive team is the main reason they stay, according to our recent LinkedIn poll. Want to know what else is shaping priorities for global in-house legal teams? Download our 2025–2026 global in-house legal market report and salary guide. https://lnkd.in/e4m6sbeF

Who’s shaping the future of privacy, security and compliance and how do we make sure they’re recognised? Recently, we sponsored and attended PICCASO (Privacy, InfoSec, Compliance, Culture, Awareness, Strategy & Ops) Europe Awards 2025, celebrating excellence across privacy, compliance, information security and digital trust. This year, we had the honour of presenting the Rising Star category, spotlighting emerging professionals whose ideas, energy and impact are already making waves in the industry. Huge congratulations to all the winners! Sarah Ingwersen, Philippa Anderson, Chloe Bailey-Edwards and Tom Woods had a fantastic time celebrating your achievements and contributions. If you'd like to learn more about our upcoming events, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eweNbMFS #taylorroot #compliance #privacy

What does strategic leadership look like for General Counsel in media today? The answer isn’t just legal expertise - it’s agility, foresight and connection. Last week's conversation with media legal leaders reinforced a key truth: navigating complexity requires shared insight and collaborative thinking. Thank you to everyone who joined us - it was a pleasure to see familiar faces and welcome new ones. Sarah Ingwersen, Sinead Flanagan, Kirsty Jones and Tatum Colclough look forward to continuing these conversations and can’t wait to see everyone again soon. If you'd like to learn about our future events, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ePZRZnGF #legal #taylorroot #legalleaders

Have you downloaded the 2026 Taylor Root global in-house legal market report and salary guide yet? Here’s what you’ll gain: - Exclusive salary data by sector and region - Global and regional hiring market analysis - Key takeaways for both employers and in-house lawyers Stay ahead of the market and download the guide now. https://lnkd.in/eGyT2mBS

Risk leaders shaping the future—together. Earlier this week, Balquis Hussein and Chris Norton, Taylor Root Middle East, hosted “The Risk Agenda” breakfast roundtable at DIFC, bringing senior risk leaders from across the region to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Industries represented included financial services, real estate, government, law, and consulting, showcasing the breadth of expertise in the room. Key themes explored: 🔹Planning for emerging risks 🔹Managing uncertainty with agility 🔹Regulatory perspectives 🔹AI and ethics in Risk Management Thank you to all who contributed to this insightful discussion. Collaboration like this is what drives progress. Want to join the next conversation? Let’s connect! #RiskManagement #Governance #AI #Leadership #TaylorRootAE #DIFC

(Warning, sensitive themes) I’m pleased and proud to share that this year, The SR Group has assembled a fantastic 5 a side team to play in the Business Fives London Football Event 2025 and raise money for a cause very close to my heart, Movember. (https://uk.movember.com/) Although they do excellent work to support men’s health (specifically prostate & testicular cancer), we have decided to donate to the cause area of mental health and suicide prevention. It’s International Men’s Day today, so a timely day to remember that globally, on average, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day. An unbelievable yet sadly accurate statistic. Whilst of course the sensitive and incredibly complex subject of suicide isn’t exclusive to men, the rate of male suicide is alarmingly high: 3 out of 4 suicides in the UK are by men. We need to do as much as we can to continue to break the stigma around men’s mental health, raising awareness, encouraging conversation, and contributing to the cause wherever possible. Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and health promotion. If there's one thing Movember is best known for, it's growing a moustache as a symbol for better men’s health. It also grabs attention and starts important conversations so the team will all be sporting a range of horrendous looking tashes on game day! If you’d like to support the cause, we’ve set up a fundraising page here (see link to donate in comments). We can’t promise extra goals for every pound donated, but we’ll certainly do our best!  The SR Group Taylor Root Brewer Morris Frazer Jones Carter Murray Sam Mears Denny Smith Jake Hennis Nick Arnold Michael Johnson Ben Kellett Kyle Linzell Lewis Wicks Robin Frost Tom Harding Stuart Whiter

What does it take to navigate the transition from General Counsel to Trustee or Non-Executive Director (NED) roles? We explored this question at our Trustee Network event yesterday morning, where an exceptional panel shared practical insights on building influence beyond the GC role. Our speakers Sabine Chalmers, Gillian Fairfield and Shrina Shah brought a wealth of experience from boardrooms and trustee positions, offering candid advice on strategic positioning, governance expertise and the skills that make a trustee or NED role truly rewarding. There were plenty of practical takeaways too. Sarah Ingwersen and Georgia Morgan-Wynne enjoyed meeting with so many of our Trustee Network members and it was great to see the networking and interaction of our attendees. We are looking forward to hosting more community events. If you are a Trustee or aspiring Trustee, you can join our network here: https://lnkd.in/ewGwnZGY #taylorroot #legalleaders #generalcounsel #trustee #probono #notforprofit