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What does In-house lawyer mean? An in-house lawyer is a lawyer employed by an organisation (company, charity, public authority or group company) to provide legal advice and services to that employer, rather than to the public or external clients. In common UK and Irish usage it is a descriptive term; detailed practising rules are set by the relevant professional regulator rather than by a single statutory definition. In England and Wales, an in-house solicitor practises for a non‑authorised person (not a law firm or ABS regulated by an Approved Regulator). They must hold a practising certificate, may carry on reserved legal activities only for...

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Managing Cross-Border Projects and Deals: A Practical Guide for In-house Lawyers on Logistics, Language, Trust, Negotiation and Teamwork

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This Practice Note on global collaboration highlights five core areas that in-house lawyers should weigh up when planning cross-border projects or deals: logistics, language, trust, negotiation and teamwork. For more detail on doing business in other jurisdictions, refer to our Doing business in key global jurisdictions—overview, the Lexology Panoramic—overview series, and the International comparator tool.

Building productive relationships

Operating across borders is now an essential capability for modern in-house counsel. Whether you manage overseas operations, negotiate with international suppliers, or instruct legal providers based abroad, you must recognise cultural differences and adapt your approach so you can secure outcomes from people accustomed to working in ways that may differ from your own.

To cultivate effective relationships worldwide, concentrate on five priorities:

  • logistics
  • language
  • negotiation
  • trust
  • teamwork and identity

Overlooking these considerations can trigger delays, derail projects and damage team morale. This Practice Note offers straightforward yet practical techniques to help you handle cross-border collaboration more successfully...

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