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

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.

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Fault lines: Where projects crack and how the Board can hold the line

Projects can falter due to defects, delays, and cost overruns, which can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. Our briefing offers practical tips for boards to manage this to safeguard the organisation’s interests and investments.

25 Sep 2025

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Seeing beyond the ESG backlash

Climate change, biodiversity loss, rising inequality and geopolitical volatility are no longer hypothetical future risks. They are already unfolding, with potentially catastrophic consequences for economic stability, business continuity, and the ability to preserve and enhance value.

3 Jul 2025

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Family business fallouts: It’s business. But it’s personal.

Disagreements are inevitable in all businesses. When there are fallouts in family businesses, commercial decisions are pushed to the back of minds.

25 Feb 2025

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Executive deception: combating the substantial threat that deepfake CEO fraud poses to today's businesses

Businesses are facing a real and meaningful threat from fraud attacks using deepfake impersonation.

3 Feb 2025

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Mind your business: managing the risks of director mental incapacity

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.

4 Nov 2024

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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.

31 Jul 2024

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Boardroom bound: navigating the new era of health & 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.

8 Jul 2024

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AI at the helm: boardroom enquiries for smart integration and strategic success

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword whispered in tech circles – it is now the hot topic for business leaders.

8 Jul 2024

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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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Inside Investigations

A series of 25 minute digital sessions exploring the issues and challenges that arise in investigations - ranging from how to handle the media, dealing with allegations in the workplace, through to responding to dawn raids.

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