It’s time to move beyond preparation. The regulatory clock is ticking, and it’s crucial to kick-start your contract remediation programme before deadlines loom
It’s time to move beyond preparation. The regulatory clock is ticking, and it’s crucial to kick-start your contract remediation programme before deadlines loom
In the first of a series of three articles, we provide essential insights on preparing your institution for the upcoming JIBAR (Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate) regulatory reform transition.
In readiness for the transformation we are seeing accelerate across the legal ecosystem, we are leading an extensive client listening initiative to truly understand the dynamics reshaping the role of GCs and the in-house function as well as the relationship with their law firms and other service providers.
My optimism for the future of the legal services industry has been reinforced by discussions with clients, colleagues in the industry and participants in conferences and roundtable events. I have learnt so much from these interactions and am offering my key takeaways in the spirit of sharing and communicating that characterizes our industry.
Is there anything more business-basic than a contract? They’re the ties that bind companies to customers and consultants to clients — mutually-agreed vows that enable the exchange of products and services for money.
Now that we’ve looked at the benefits and potential pitfalls of contract lifecycle management systems; in this final article in the series, it’s time to consider how you integrate the investment in a new CLM system with your people and processes.
The first two articles of this series focussed on the power of aligning legal operations with business and GC strategy as a starting point for change.
To meet ever increasing pressure to become more agile and responsive to business needs, in-house legal functions are investing in transformation initiatives. However, all too often these initiatives disappoint or fail.
