The Value and Benefits of a First In-House Counsel
June 19, 2013
In-house counsel can play an integral role in a business’ strategy and planning. Given the current economic climate it may seem that appointing a lawyer for your business is an unnecessary cost – and indeed for some companies it may be, however we hope this article will help you to weigh up the pros and cons of appointing your first in-house counsel. By Laurence Simons
Pitted against a backdrop of financial as well as natural disasters in 2011, in-house and external counsel had to fight clock, calendar and boundary to get their clients’ deals across the finish line. Notably, countries in the Asian and MENA regions, drivers of the engines of growth since the GFC and the Euro-crisis, have delivered a high level of torque. ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL celebrates an array of stellar deals in this issue that made the short-list for their size, innovation, complexity and uniqueness. From towering IPO’s to huge eco-friendly structures, our winning deals as well as our honourable mentions, span an impressive gamut.
