The cycle between market change and issues landing on the GC’s desk has all but collapsed. Clients tell us that in this super-connected, fast-moving world, they want to learn from their peers and find more effective ways to enable growth, mitigate risk and adapt to regulatory change.
That’s why we’ve built the S&B Activate Index, our new regular benchmark measuring the distance between where businesses need to be and where they really are, on the priorities that matter most to in-house counsel.
This inaugural edition focuses on three areas we know in-house counsel need to act on now: M&A, geopolitical risk, and digital readiness. The research findings show companies are optimistic that they’re building momentum and getting things done, but actual activity hasn’t yet caught up.
An Index score of 64/100 indicates that most businesses are well underway on their priorities, but still some distance from the finish line. Progress lags confidence.
So what’s holding them back? How can in-house counsel accelerate action?
Access the full report here to read more.
As always, you can get in touch with your usual Stevens & Bolton contact with any queries or to discuss what the findings mean for you.
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