For the Attention of the Board

The contemporary boardroom faces numerous emerging critical issues. These include the imperative to address EDI concerns, complex sanctions regimes, developing Health & Safety compliance, and the swiftly changing landscape of ESG reporting requirements. Additionally, they must confront the transformative forces of Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency, all of which demand the utmost vigilance and engagement.

Mishcon de Reya offers strategic counsel on these emergent challenges. Our 'For the Attention of the Board' briefing series is your vital compass, delivering concise, actionable insights for Boards, their advisors and anyone seeking a high-level grasp of these issues.

Our briefings provide pragmatic guidance, key questions to ask those who report to the board as well as insights from industry experts to ensure you have a 360-degree perspective on these issues.

Mind your business: Managing the risks of director mental incapacity (expert perspective from Cognacity)

Explore the serious impact on a company if a director lacks the capacity to carry out their duties and the questions Board's should consider when thinking about mental incapacity.

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Directors at risk: Navigating the sanctions minefield (expert perspective from Mazars)

The evolving sanctions landscape poses global challenges for businesses. Boards should stay informed and seek expert guidance due to overlapping UK, EU, and US sanctions impacting trade and finances. Non-compliance can result in serious financial and reputational damage, highlighting the need for directorial compliance to avoid legal repercussions.

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Decoding FCA engagement: Crucial insights for informed directors (expert perspective from Bovill)

Insights for directors on what to expect if the Financial Conduct Authority comes knocking, and practical information for engaging with them effectively.

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'AI at the helm: Boardroom enquiries for smart integration and strategic success (expert perspective from DRD Partnership)

A compass for board directors when incorporating AI into processes, including key risks, practical tips and common AI-based activities that could be fraudulent

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Boardroom bound: Navigating the new era of health and safety accountability

The direction of travel in UK health and safety (H&S) law is geared towards public and personal accountability, particularly for organisations and their directors. Managing H&S is now firmly an issue for the Board.

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Ransomware retaliation: Boardroom tactics for data defence (expert perspective from SCC)

Ransomware attacks are not just a technical nuisance; they are a formidable threat to the very lifeblood of any organisation. For a Board, the stakes could not be higher; it is their strategic imperative to ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place.

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Rafi Youngerwood

Head of Business Development, Dispute Resolution

Disputes nightmares

In our 25-minute Nightmare Scenario flash webinars, we provide practical insights from across Mishcon de Reya's broad Dispute Resolution practice.

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'For the Attention of the Board' series: Tackling today's business challenges

Briefings available to download

Mind your business: Managing the risks of director mental incapacity (expert perspective from Cognacity)

Directors at risk: Navigating the sanctions minefield (expert perspective from Mazars)

Decoding FCA engagement: Crucial insights for informed directors (expert perspective from Bovill)

'AI at the helm: Boardroom enquiries for smart integration and strategic success (expert perspective from DRD Partnership)

Boardroom bound: Navigating the new era of health and safety accountability

Ransomware retaliation: Boardroom tactics for data defence (expert perspective from SCC)

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Rafi Youngerwood

Disputes nightmares

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Blimey… Practical implications arising from litigation involving fraud, deceit, and unlawful means conspiracy

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Introducing our global asset recovery guides

Misfeasant Trading vs Wrongful Trading: Do the BHS decisions rewrite the rules?

Risky business: key risk trends for directors & officers

Tackling fraud: the Labour Government's strategy

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Briefings available to download

Mind your business: Managing the risks of director mental incapacity (expert perspective from Cognacity)

Directors at risk: Navigating the sanctions minefield (expert perspective from Mazars)

Decoding FCA engagement: Crucial insights for informed directors (expert perspective from Bovill)

'AI at the helm: Boardroom enquiries for smart integration and strategic success (expert perspective from DRD Partnership)

Boardroom bound: Navigating the new era of health and safety accountability

Ransomware retaliation: Boardroom tactics for data defence (expert perspective from SCC)

Key Contact

Rafi Youngerwood

Disputes nightmares

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