Taking the visual approach to commercial awareness…
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So we've just progressed from the most wonderful time of the year...to (arguably) the least. I should have revised earlier. What on earth is promissory estoppel? How am I going to get through this 30-page judgement without shedding a tear? Stack v Dowden who? We've all been there. One of the greatest lessons that I... Continue Reading →
It's not every day that the world's most profitable company has announced that they are going to issue an IPO... That's right, Saudi Aramco are going public! The Basics: All image rights belong to According To A Law Student. An IPO is one of the biggest changes a company can go through and a significant... Continue Reading →
Diversity should be part of your job rather than something that you have to actively participate in. There is no better way to begin a controversial debate than with a controversial statement. My argument is this: 'diversity' is a buzzword in the legal world that is half-heartedly exploited by some firms to make themselves appear... Continue Reading →
When I first began my commercial awareness journey, I didn't know where to start. I was constantly referred to the same old sources of commercial news: The Financial Times and The Economist. After all, old is gold. Whilst I am comfortable with using these sources now, they weren't very useful when I first started learning... Continue Reading →
2019 has been an exciting year for the M&A world! In case you haven't heard, Vice has acquired Refinery29! Now, what's the point of me writing an article about an acquisition if I don't go through the basics first?! Let's play a bit of Company Top Trumps. Vice: What is Vice? Vice is a Canadian... Continue Reading →
Thomas Cook has been soaring through the headlines recently. This article is a quick and simple breakdown of what is going on. If you wish to find out more information about the matter, I have provided links to useful articles throughout. What is Thomas Cook? The tour operator company was first founded in 1841 by... Continue Reading →
Module 6: The acquisition is nearly complete and we have only a few round-up tasks left to make sure that the acquisition of PayGate Technologies goes ahead. At this point of the Virtual Internship, you should be a Grand Prix emailer. Your task is to update your client on the legal fees that they have... Continue Reading →
Lawyers often have to work with very densely worded documents such as contracts and legislation. More importantly, they are expected to understand it! Don't worry, this skill does not come naturally - it takes practice! In fact, Module 5 is a great starting point to help you learn how to read and analyse legal documents!... Continue Reading →
Being an Open Day newbie, I wasn't sure quite of what to expect from my first ever Open Day. However, Shearman & Sterling did not disappoint! Arrival: The Eagle has landed. All the Eagle has to say is this: whoever designed the downstairs lobby of the London office needs an award...or at least a bonus!... Continue Reading →
