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International In-house Counsel Journal


The International In-house Counsel Journal is concerned with the exchange of ideas of In-house Counsel representing commercial organisations from all sectors and jurisdictions around the world. Each quarterly issue contains papers based on case study experience of In-house Counsel in the main disciplines of commercial law from different jurisdictions.

Content is overseen by the IICJ Editorial Board that meets 4 times a year to discuss content and determine which papers are accepted for publication. The board is drawn from a range of industry sectors and jurisdiction with considerable international knowledge.

A peer reviewed journal published electronically 12 times a year and in print form 4 times a year, delivering papers written by In-house Counsel covering the major areas of law:

Antitrust/Competition Commercial Litigation Contracts Corporate Governance Data Protection Employment Health and Safety Intellectual Property Management Taxation

From the following key business sectors:

Banking and Finance Energy Healthcare IT Industry Insurance Pharmaceutical Telecommunications

Please visit the IICJ Library to see all the published papers, which includes more business sectors and areas of law

Recent Papers
Beyond Stereotypes: Cross-Cultural Differences that Matter for Lawyers

Michael Mcilwrath, ICC Dispute Resolution Services and CEO of MDisputes, ICC Dispute Resolution Services and MDisputes, Italy
Bridging the Divide: The Essential Collaboration Between Legal and Financial Advisors for Effective Business Solutions

Ross Meadows, Partner, Oury Clark, UK
Can blockchain technology help mitigate the black box phenomenon of AI applications?

John deVadoss, Board Member, Global Blockchain Business Council, USA
Matthias Artzt, Senior Legal Counsel, Deutsche Bank AG, Germany
Changing Perceptions: How to stop your colleagues from assuming you’re the ‘Department of No’

Sarah Davis, General Counsel, The Legal Director, UK
Compliance Programs: Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Scaling Effective Programs from Start-Ups to Large Enterprises

Gunnar Wieboldt, Former SVP, General Counsel, Vestaron Corporation, USA
Global Business and the Hope for Fairness at Work

Clay Beery, General Counsel, Laitram, L.L.C., USA
In-House Legal Counsel Services to the State of Delaware and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aaron Goldstein, Chief Staff Attorney, State of Delaware Court of Chancery, USA
The Art of Transforming Lawyers into Directors on Receptive Boards

Jeffery Tan, Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore
The Evolving Legal Landscape of Intermediary Liability in India: A Deep Dive

Rajendra Kumar, Founding Partner RKR & Partners, RKR & Partners, India
Amit Sindhwani, Head of IPR, Usha International, India
The Importance of Compliance Programs

Thaíssa Felguerias, Senior Compliance Specialist, Hydro, Brazil
Cristina Leite, Procurement Risk & Compliance Senior Consultant, Brazil
The UK Arbitration Bill : what do you need to know?

Colleen Parker Bacquet, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, France
Ashleigh Brocchieri, Expert Counsel, International Chamber of Commerce, France
Why In-House Lawyers Should Implement a Legal Risk Framework

Sarah Clark, Chief People and Transformation Officer, The Legal Director, UK

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