Reports

If you wish to learn more and discuss with others one or more of these 7 areas, as well as enhancing three core skills concerning emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, and emotional agility - timing - context – delivery, then please join the SCCA Wellbeing Wednesday series on Wednesday 20th March 2024.

The day-to-day work of being an in-house lawyer is challenging enough. But when you add in a challenging economy, combined with the complexities of a constantly changing and complex regulatory environment, all while balancing increased workloads and minimal or limited investment in the department, it can feel isolating and overwhelming. Dentons latest client survey explores how in-house legal, across the world, are helping their organizations grow, protect, operate and finance.

This paper collates a wide base of empirical studies and reviews which provide clear evidence to corroborate what has previously been anecdotally accepted. Through the Mindful Business Charter, there are simple, effective and affordable ways to reduce unnecessary stress, ensuring that improved performance, and a healthier workplace result, giving your business the competitive advantage in today’s increasingly competitive market.

Wellbeing is a term that has rapidly entered the dialogue of legal practice. Law schools across Australia have implemented mental health and wellbeing components into law degrees. Law firms, government agencies and corporations alike have recognised the importance of wellbeing and offer a range of information sessions and wellbeing services to employees.

SCCA is proud to support the Osborne Clarke Toolkit, an integral resource within the Mindful Business Charter. This toolkit provides valuable guidance on implementing the charter's principles, emphasizing openness, respect, smart meetings, and mindful delegation. It equips managers with practical actions to create a more thoughtful and considered workplace environment, ultimately reducing stress and promoting well-being. By embracing these insights, we aim to foster a culture of positive change and productivity while ensuring our team members' mental health and happiness.

SCCA is proud to support the Lawyers Sustainability Report we are publishing in partnership with Mindful Business Singapore (MBS). MBS, inspired by the UK's Mindful Business Charter, is a dedicated initiative of Singaporean lawyers committed to removing unnecessary stressors in the legal profession while promoting mental health and wellbeing. This report unveils the results of MBS's 2021 Mental Health Survey, explores the Mindful Business Charter, outlines personal wellbeing strategies for lawyers, and concludes with reflections on the path forward. Together, we aim to create a legal community that prioritizes the mental health and overall wellbeing of its members.

SCCA is proud to support the Mindful Business Charter, a commitment to reducing unnecessary stress and promoting mental well-being in the workplace. We believe in fostering a culture of openness, respect, and effective communication, where meetings are purposeful, rest periods are honored, and delegation is done mindfully. By integrating these principles into our daily operations and client relationships, we aim to create a healthier, more balanced professional environment for our team and partners, making mental well-being a top priority.

There’s no question that being an APAC-based GC is hard. The results of Axiom’s first annual survey of 300 Hong Kong (HK) and Singapore-based GCs across a wide range of industries reveal that the job is only getting harder.

Lex Mundi Global M&A Trends Report is designed to give you a concise overview of the insights and predictions of M&A practitioners across 71 jurisdictions in the Lex Mundi network.

This report was developed based on contributions from 53 Lex Mundi member firms and identifies regulatory challenges and key developments to keep abreast of during 2023.

2022 was a year of resilience, even in the face of extraordinary challenges, the commitment to progress, development, and innovation remains unshaken.

In 2023, the Indian insurance sector is expected to witness considerable changes in line with IRDAI’s vision of ‘Insurance for All’ by 2047.