UK Regional Newsletter Spring 2022
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Welcome to the Spring UK regional newsletter
I n March we announced that the firm will be merging with BLM, a UK based insurance focused firm which specialises in casualty, healthcare and regional professional lines defence. The merger is all about meeting our strategic objectives of building and maintaining market leadership positions in our chosen sectors, in this case insurance. You will, I hope, have had a chance to join one of the webinars explaining the merger and updating you on the integration. You can find more details in this newsletter, including a Q&A with Matthew Harrington, BLM’s Senior Partner. This is a really positive move for both firms as we build a market leading casualty insurance practice and compete in what is a very dynamic part of the market. We are excited to welcome our new colleagues when the merger goes live on 1 July and I would like to thank all the teams and individuals across the firm who are working so hard to get ready for go live and the integration process that will stretch many months into the future.
As we head into the summer months we can reflect on what we’ve achieved so far. Not only have we continued to win and service mandates across our practices but we also announced and started work on the second biggest UK law firm merger in history.
We recently announced our annual promotions to the Partnership and to Legal Director. It is fantastic to have such large cohorts for both sets of promotions, globally and in the UK, and on behalf of the UK Board I would like to congratulate all those promoted. You can read more about our new Partners and Legal Directors in this newsletter. This newsletter also shares our progress against our strategic priorities this calendar year, along with news from across our region and upcoming activities and initiatives. You will find details about a range of Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion initiatives which have taken place, including the recent launch of the wellbeing app Champion Health. You can also read about the launch of our Clyde+ Information Hub, find details about our recent client and panel wins and read some of the feedback we have received from clients. If you would like to find out more information about any of the topics covered in this newsletter, what is coming up in the future, or you have a story you would like to share in the Summer UK newsletter please email internalcommunications@clydeco.com.
Rob Hill, Chair of the UK Board
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In this issue...
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Our People
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Burns Night 2022
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Clyde & Co and BLM to merge
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Recognition
Introducing Matthew Harrington, Senior Partner at BLM
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Partner promotions
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In the news
Legal Director promotions Anniversaries and retirements
Quotes from clients
Lateral hires
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Innovation
Vacancies and referrals Global subscriptions
Culture and values UK summer parties
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Launching the Clyde+ information Hub
Information Technology update
Learning & Development
Russia-Ukraine Hub New Casualty product
The future of Early Careers project
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Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion
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International Women’s Day Bridge to the City Programme LGBTQIA+ History Month Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Race Equality Week
Supporting the humanitarian relief in Ukraine
Looking after your mental health
Champion Health app
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Clients and Growth
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Thought leadership Clients and panel wins
Southbank Centre
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Our people
Beecraigs Park, Linlithgow by Lorna Howard
All the photos used on our title pages in this issue have been taken by colleagues, many show what they got up to over the Easter break.
We love how Lorna has captured the last of the day’s light on the Scottish fields.
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Stronger as one
In March we announced that our partners had voted in favour of a merger with BLM. This followed detailed discussions over many months, including with clients of both firms, and we are excited to welcome BLM colleagues into Clyde & Co when the combination goes live on 1 July.
T he merger is in line with our firm’s strategy – to build and maintain leadership positions in our chosen sectors, which are insurance, aviation, projects and construction and what we now call EMNR (Energy, Marine and Natural Resources). While we are undisputed leaders in insurance law globally and number one in the UK broadly, a strategic review in 2020 identified opportunities to be gained by significantly strengthening our UK casualty insurance offering, our regional professional liability offering and our healthcare practice.
coming together with BLM was the preferred option. The reasons for this were good client and panel alignment, cultural fit and an expectation that combining the two firms would be favourably viewed by clients and the market. Integration plans are well underway and you will receive inviations to meetings to find out more about the integration. In the meantime if you have any questions about the merger, please first refer to the FAQ document which you can access here. If you would like to submit new questions, you can do so here.
We looked at several ways to grow the Casualty practice and concluded that
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Introducing Matthew Harrington, Senior Partner at BLM
Ahead of the combination going live in July Matthew Harrington shares his views on why the merger is a positive development for both BLM and Clyde & Co.
Tell us a bit about your career so far. I joined BLM as Partner in 2007 to set up its Cardiff office and in 2010 extended the firm’s footprint by helping to create a new office in Bristol. Because I joined from a small firm I had quite a mixed practice doing everything from large loss injury, occupational disease and health and safety cases. My practice such as it is now leans more towards Health and Safety. Leading BLM as Senior Partner over the last four years or so as has been a privilege – our experts are second-to- none and we are all very positive as to what the future holds after 1 July. I am very proud to have been at the helm as Senior Partner and see the firm become a market leader in so many areas particularly our suite of award-winning innovative business solutions and work with the London School of Economics.
What does the merger mean to you?
across the regions, as well as elevate our healthcare practice to the top echelons in the UK. Clyde & Co is absolutely the right choice for BLM.
When I became Senior Partner in 2018, I clearly set out my ambitions for the firm which were to continue on our journey in becoming a market-leading insurance and risk law firm. I’m very proud that we achieved that in lots of areas. Now almost four and a half years later, as the market rapidly changes and businesses are consolidating, including our clients, the advantages of a merger with Clyde & Co were obvious. Not only do we share common values, the merger will strengthen our position as an insurance and risk expert with enhanced global capabilities. Clyde & Co’s strategic objectives are very similar to ours and provides us with the much needed growth to develop our business for the benefit of our people and our clients. As a merged firm, we will be the market leader in casualty and extend Clyde & Co’s London Market offering to market leader position
How are the integration plans going?
The integration is going very well, we are working so well with our Clyde colleagues. As you can imagine there are a lot of moving parts during this process and the priority here has to be the wellbeing of our people so we are working hard to ensure the integration is as smooth as possible for all. I’d like to thank everyone from BLM and Clyde & Co that are working tirelessly to support the transition ahead of July.
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Partner promotions
This year we have promoted 23 of our lawyers to equity partner and 21 to senior equity partner. This is one of the biggest cohorts in the firm’s history, with the promotions spread across our practice groups and regions. It is also positive news to see that over half of the equity partner promotions globally are women.
14 of the newly promoted partners are based in the UK. Please join us in congratulating all of our new partners. You can read more about each of them and see the full list of global promotions in this specially prepared pack.
Senior Equity Partners
Equity Partners
L egal Director Promotions
Marta Jarque Branguli Energy, Marine & Natural Resources London Giovanna Cabbia Energy, Marine & Natural Resources London
Emma Ager Insurance London
Bryn Hodges Insurance London
Christopher Leadbetter Projects & Construction London
We have also promoted 36 of our lawyers to Legal Director in the UK.
You can read about them here.
Christopher Pratts Energy, Marine & Natural Resources London
Marie-Anne Moussalli Energy, Marine & Natural Resources London
Anthony Albertini Projects & Construction London
Please join us in congratulating all who have been promoted.
Rebecca Armstrong Energy, Marine & Natural
Annabelle Redman Real Estate London
Laura Coates Projects & Construction London
Andrew Tolmie Insurance Edinburgh
Resources Guildford
Will Deeprose Projects & Construction Guildford
Nicholas Harding Aviation London
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Legal Director promotions 2022
In addition to the partner promotions we also promoted 76 of our lawyers across the world to our Legal Director tier. 36 of those promoted are based in the UK.
Craig Bird Energy, Marine & Natural
Sarah Finnigan Insurance Manchester
Paul Cole Real Estate Guildford
Resources Guildford
Anna Fomina Energy, Marine & Natural
Sima Butt Insurance Manchester
Christopher Cowland Insurance London
Resources Guidlford
Fiona Cassidy Corporate Insurance London
Tristan Cox Insolvency & Reorganisation London
Natalie Gibb Insurance Edinburgh
Kirsty Cassidy Insurance Edinburgh
Franco D’Andrea Insurance London
Stephen Guyll Insurance Manchester
Sabina Cehajic Energy, Marine & Natural Resources London
Kate Dugdale Insurance London
Edward Hamilton International Arbitration London
Ben Chalkley Corporate & Advisory London
Colette Finnieston Insurance Edinburgh
Kate Hargan Insurance Manchester
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Nathaniel Horrocks-Burns Projects & Construction London Legal Director promotions 2022 Please join us in congratulating them all. You can read more about them in this pack.
Ruth Lane Insurance London
Tom Scott Insurance Manchster
David Hutchison Insurance Glasgow
Wynne Lawrence Insurance London
Anna Shaw Insurance London
Helen Kanczes Insurance Manchester
Gary Nicholls Insurance Edinburgh
Laurie Swain Insurance Manchester
Andrew Kelcher Insurance London
Ameeta Panesar Real Estate Glasgow
Kate Vernon Insurance Manchester
Chris Kerr Projects & Construction London
Sian Purath Insurance London
Kim Waterhouse Insurance Manchester
Richard Kniveton Projects & Construction London
Kathryn Salsbury Real Estate London
Paul Widger Forensic Accounting Manchester
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Anniversaries and retirements
Retirements
Anniversaries
Carol Bucknole, Senior Payroll Advisor (Guildford)
40 years
John Whittaker , Partner – Energy, Marine & Natural Resources (London)
Carol joined the firm on 25 January 1999 working in our Guildford office as a Payroll Administrator, and on retiring was Senior Payroll Advisor. Carol is celebrating her retirement by going on a well-deserved holiday to St Lucia and, on her return, plans to spend lots of quality time with her grandchildren, as well as on the golf course and in her garden.
35 years
Simon Culhane, Partner – Energy, Marine & Natural Resources (Guildford)
30 years
Jayne Hamilton, Legal Support Assistant – Energy, Marine & Natural Resources (London)
Gordon Keyden, Consultant (Edinburgh)
G illes G raham , Partner – Casualty (Glasgow)
25 years
After 46 years of service Gordon Keyden retired at the end of April. Gordon was brought up in Kilmacolm, educated at Glenalmond and he completed his law degree at Durham University. He went on to sit his bar exams in London but quickly decided that the City was not for him and in 1976 returned to Scotland, securing a job at Simpson & Marwick.
Siobhan Mullins , Partner – Casualty (Manchester)
Susan Barclay , Paralegal – Casualty (Edinburgh)
Lorraine Callow , Hub Leader – Employment & Pensions (London)
Across more than four decades Gordon built up an impressive practice of many well known insurance and self insured clients. For many years he also acted for clients in occupational disease and later specialised in catastrophic and large loss claims. He took over as Managing Partner of Simpson & Marwick in 2012 and was one of the driving forces behind the merger with Clyde & Co.
We wish Gordon well in his retirement and, as a keen golfer, on the links.
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We have been delighted to welcome two new UK based partners to the firm this year. Lateral hires
Vacancies and Referrals
Loukas Mistelis joined our global international arbitration group as a partner in our London team. Loukas is a leading expert in international dispute resolution and investment treaty law, and has extensive experience as an arbitrator, counsel, and expert witness in complex matters.
Rob Crossingham joined as a partner in our global insurance practice, based in London. He has practised exclusively in the professional liability and financial lines fields since qualifying and has a particular expertise in policy coverage matters.
On Clyde Connected there is a dedicated UK resourcing page which advertises all live job vacancies from across the firm. Click here to see which roles are currently live.
We also have a referral scheme in place. All colleagues are actively encouraged to look at the open vacancies and think about their networks as potential resources for candidates. If your referral meets the criteria and is successful in the application process, you will be entitled to a referral fee.
Loukas Mistelis, Partner
Rob Crossingham, Partner
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Did you know that as a Clyde & Co employee you have access to a number of global subscriptions? Accessing global subscriptions
Culture and values F ocus groups with up to 200 UK colleagues are took place across the month of May to explore perspectives on the current culture and aspirations for the firm’s culture and values going forward. Insights will be taken from these sessions and the recent survey to help us to shape our values, which will be refined across the summer and shared with the UK business in September. Many thanks to everyone who has dedicated their time to this important project so far. If anyone would like further information or to be involved in any way please contact Rachael Martin. Have Your Say
The firm holds a number of global subscriptions that everyone can use, free of charge. Below is the list of subscriptions available globally, along with the details and instructions you need to sign up. Please ensure you use your Clyde & Co email address when signing up.
Fill in the form ensuring you use your Clyde & Co email address. You will then receive an email from Insurance Insider asking you to reset your password. Follow the instructions in the email to finish setting up your account.
As a critical part of our people listening strategy, the first of our regular Have Your Say surveys was launched last month. Feedback on your working life at the firm is invaluable in helping us to continuously improve and offer our people the best experience possible. Results and actions will be shared with all colleagues as soon as possible.
The Lawyer
Once you have your log in details you can access the sites using any device.
Click here to sign up.
UK Summer Parties W e are looking forward to the summer parties taking place in the UK this year.
Follow the “sign in” link at the top right-hand corner of The Lawyer website, then scroll down to the “I don’t have an account” link.
Financial Times
Click here to sign up.
Law.com International
Fill in the form, using your Clyde & Co email address. Once you have access, visit ‘settings and account’ in the top right of the screen and create a password. Once you have this password you can then log into the Financial Times on other devices or through the app.
If you are based in the UK and are connected to the Clyde & Co network via the VPN you should have automatic access to content on the Law. com International website. All of these subscriptions are administered by the library team, as well as many others including all the legal databases. Feel free to contact library.enquiries@clydeco.com with any questions.
You will have received an email from globalcommunications@clydeco.com containing your invite and details about the party. If you would like to attend but have not yet RSVP’d, please do so as soon as possible via the link in the email. If you did not receive the email, please contact globalcommunications@clydeco. com.
Insurance Insider
Click here to sign up.
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My Development The tools you need are right at your fingertips. My Development, our learning platform, is being reimagined to better allow you to take ownership of your own growth, as well as better support those around you. New features: - me:time - Bite-size learning - Mobile app Go ahead; browse, be curious and keep growing! mydevelopment.clydeco.com
By Jill Kennedy Head of Learning & Development Learning & Development
Senior Leadership Programme T he Senior Leadership Programme (SLP) has been re-scoped for the leadership challenges of 2022 and beyond. The Senior Leadership Programme exists to provide our high-performing senior lawyers with the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary for making the transition to partnership. Our new programme builds on all the great content that has been in the programme since its inception, and adds new content to help our leaders of the future step into their new role. Across the course of this seven month programme, our participant group of legal directors and senior counsel will be working through a series of sessions designed to help them lead themselves, and others, in our new working world. The programme has two phases: - Phase one will help the participants understand more about the environment of the firm and the expectations of a partner as they hear from internal subject matter experts, giving them a solid grounding to understand the role of partner. - Phase two is future-focused. Participants will work through a number of sessions designed to help them bring out the best in themselves and others through coaching and mind-set management.
participants will also be getting virtual reality coaching designed to help them gain more insight into themselves than we’ve ever been able to provide before. The L&D team are really excited to provide this brand new offering, and are looking forward to seeing how our newest group of participants develop across the course of this programme. We think that these new ways of working will lead to great innovation in how we deliver all of our training programmes going forward – watch this space!
Global Professional Development Programmes
To support all our people with driving their own development at Clyde & Co, the global L&D team have put together a selection of Professional Development Programmes (PDPs) that will run consistently throughout the year, for all our regions. These sessions are a mix of perennial favourites and new content that you may not have seen before, and all are designed to help you achieve your potential and support you in meeting your career aspirations, in short learning slots. Our global offering means that you can attend any of the scheduled sessions, no matter where the class is being run from. Click here to see the global PDP offering.
As well as face-to-face classes, virtual webinars and 360 feedback, our
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The future of Early Careers project
A t the beginning of 2021 we launched the Future of Early The initial phase of the project consisted of a large-scale consultation with key stakeholders across the firm in addition to recent early careers hires. The results of this consultation and the analysis of key data points have led to our team forming a steering committee of influential stakeholders, who have helped us devise a strategy and set out a new vision for the function. Careers project to address this challenge, and to ensure that we are attracting and recruiting the very best talent to Clyde & Co in the UK. At its heart, the strategy not only seeks to take us forward in exciting new directions, but also addresses the natural tension that arises between cost and investing in the future leaders of the firm. Watch the video to hear Jessica Jones, Early Careers Development Manager, discuss how our new strategy addresses the changes to the qualification process for new lawyers. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the early talent market, particularly within the legal sector. The competition for top talent is fiercer than ever and it’s important that we continue to remain ahead of the curve.
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You can also hear more about the work the Early Careers Team does in this video by Susie Renshaw, Early Careers Recruitment Manager.
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Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion
Val Thoren, France by Kate Maybank
The beautiful Alps reminding us how fortunate we are to have the opportunity to travel abroad once again.
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Bridge to the City programme
International Women’s Day
On 8 March we celebrated International Women’s Day, an important day around the world where we mark the many achievements of women throughout history and in the present day. It also allows for a collective call to action for the acceleration of gender parity. T his year’s theme was Break the Bias. To mark the day, a number of colleagues across our firm who are involved in diversity and inclusion initiatives were asked to share their views on how we can address the biases that might hold us back. You can watch the film, introduced by Carolena Gordon, on this page. We also held a number of events across the firm, including panel discussion with clients and thought provoking webinars.
In February, the firm welcomed 30 students from less advanataged socioeconomic backgrounds to participate in our programme, Bridge to the City. T his programme is targeted at students who come from underrepresented backgrounds, and offers them their first experience of life in a city firm. We offered a week of workshops and sessions which improve education around employment and tackling the barriers that these students may face in the future. We are welcoming these students back to the firm in May to provide further experience, shadowing a variety of fee-earning teams and business service colleagues.
quest for diversity and inclusion and it is vital that we continue to engage with the Break the Bias theme throughout this year. Please contact inclusion.matters@ clydeco.com to find out how you can get involved.
Watch the recordings of the events here
If you want to learn more about how to get involved in the scheme, please email thomas. hogan@clydeco.com.
Everyone has a part to play in our
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LGBTQIA+ History Month
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. I t aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent. The week also aims to create inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. We ran a lunch & learn session with Daniel Aherne from Adjust Services. This virtual one-hour session gave an introductory understanding of neurodiversity. More events will be held in the future and we encourage participation in these valuable sessions. Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Race Equality Week: podcast
LGBTQIA+ History Month is an annual event organised by the UK charity, Schools OUT.
Race Equality Week took place on 7 to 13 February. It is an annual UK- wide movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the UK. T he theme for this year was #actionnotjustwords. To commemorate this week, the CR&I team, alongside members of the ACED network, created a podcast hosted by ACED co-chair Rosehana Amin with a diverse panel speaking about their views on race equality, their own lived experiences and how we can all take action to make a difference in the workplace.
I t recognises the current struggles faced by the LGBTQIA+ community as well as events throughout history that have shaped society today, like the Stonewall Riots. To celebrate the month, we ran a webinar hosted by Laila El-Metoui, Founder and CEO of Pride in Education and Educating out Racism. Laila shared the history of LGBTQIA+ rights in the UK, as well as how colleagues can support each other on topics affecting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Listen here
Coming soon... In June we will be marking Pride month across the firm. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the progress made in achieving equality for LGBTQIA+ people around the world and the influences of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s also a time to reflect on what more needs to be done for LGBTQIA+ rights. Keep an eye out for further information and details on how you can get involved.
You can catch up on the webinar here: Pryde & Co: In Conversation with Laila El-Metou...
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Supporting the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine continues with an unimaginable level of human suffering for those in the country and those that have sought refuge elsewhere.
T he human suffering that comes from war is heart-breaking and we must think first and foremost about a number of our colleagues who come from Ukraine, some of whom have family in the country. As a firm we have been supporting the humanitarian crisis in the country by way of financial support and by offering pro bono help. Over recent weeks we have been raising money to support both the United Nationals Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Through a firmwide donation, donations from our people and match funding we have collectively donated £50,000.
Many of us have also been supporting in other ways, including working with charities such as Refugees At Home, providing pro bono advice and offering translation services for those with immigration queries. We are also assisting one of our existing pro bono partners, Safe Passage, to provide a report on the current gaps in legal and advocacy support for refugees fleeing Ukraine with a view to identifying what more we can do to help.
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to this impressive amount. If you would still like to donate to the appeal you can do so here:
Donate to UNICEF
If you would like further information please contact caroline.loving@clydeco.com.
Donate to the UNHCR
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Launching Champion Health
Get Champion in 2 easy steps: 1. Click the button on the page to create your account or search Champion Health in the app store 2. Use code ‘CLYDE’ and your Clyde & Co email address to set up your account (you can set up Champion on any device)
Download the Champion Health app here
We recently launched Champion Health - a wellbeing platform which is personalised for you and will help you to thrive both inside and outside of work.
Or scan the QR code below and enter the code ‘CLYDE’
T here isn’t a one size fits all complete your own personal health assessment and have an action plan suited to your needs. Workouts, mindfulness, nutrition plans, parenting, financial wellbeing and more – Champion covers all areas of wellbeing in one place, with content developed by experts. approach to health and wellbeing, with Champion Health you
You can access Champion on any device and all data is confidential and only accessible to you. We know that wellbeing is often impacted by what is happening outside of work, as such you can also share three exclusive Champion passes with your friends or family members at no extra cost.
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Employee Assistance Programme A ll colleagues have free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The service is provided by CiC, an external organisation, who are entirely independent, meaning support and advice is completely confidential. They provide mental health support, access to counselling sessions and advice on practical issues such as debt management and tax. Looking after your mental health & wellbeing
Mental Health First Aiders
If you are struggling with any aspect of your mental health, or you would just like someone to talk to, you can contact our Mental Health First Aiders. They are here to listen non- judgmentally and can point you in the direction of further guidance. All conversations will be kept confidential.
The EAP helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is free to call, the phone number is: 8000 085 1376.
Find out who our Mental Health First Aiders are.
Employees also have access to an online portal, the details of which can be found here.
Fitness wellbeing benefit A ll permanent colleagues who have passed their probation and have completed six month’s service have access to our subsidised gym membership. Please contact the Benefits team for further details. The firm also offers a fitness wellbeing benefit. This benefit allows each member of staff up to £350 to spend per annum on a wide range of fitnness activities or equipment. You have the option to use it for gym classes, home equipment or online fitness memberships. This is an alternative to a corporate gym membership and can only be used instead of our subsidised gym membership. Full details can be found here.
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Clients and growth
Tiree, Scotland by Duncan Batchelor
Scotland or the Caribbean? This coastline makes us want to pack our bags and head to the west coast of Scotland as soon as possible.
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Thought leadership In recent months we’ve launched a number of thought leadership campaigns to promote the firm and our expertise. Below are two examples of recent campaigns we have launched. Thank you to everyone who has shared these with their clients and networks so far.
Looking Glass Report 2021 / 2022 A t the end of 2021 we launched Part 1 of the 2021/ 2022 Looking Glass Report. The report contained findings of a survey we did in partnership with membership network Winmark. This survey asked senior leaders, including Board Directors, CEOs, GCs and other senior C-Suite executives to assess the greatest risks impacting their businesses in the next two to three years. The results showed that people-related risks, such as those arising from difficulties retaining and attracting talent and concerns over mental health, have risen to the top of the list. You can read the full report here. We published Part 2 of the report in March 2022. Part 2 takes a deep dive into three pressing risk management challenges – namely digital transformation and technology, climate change and post pandemic
Digital Transformation Podcast series
Podcasts
risk. The report casts a spotlight on the impact these themes have had on our four core sectors - insurance, aviation,
So far we have created podcasts focusing on:
In February we launched our new Digital Transformation podcast series. Digital transformation is at the top of the corporate agenda across different sectors and, as such, is a topic that is affecting clients and businesses in many of our practice areas. This series features our lawyers who specialise in technology, cyber and data discussing with representatives from other practice groups how businesses are adapting to challenges and embracing opportunities presented by the rapid digital change. Listen to the episodes here.
- Casualty
- Climate change
- Digital transformation
- Employment
- FIDO
construction, and energy, marine and natural resources – as well as in our two areas of practice: corporate and advisory, and dispute resolution. You can read Part 2 here. Keep a look out for the third and final part which will be published later this month and which focusses on the role of the GC.
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Marine
- Power & Renewables
- Projects & Construction
What you can do:
- Superyachts
If you have any questions or would like to understand the steps involved in producing a podcast, visit the Global Campaigns page on Clyde Connected.
We encourage you to share these reports with clients where appropriate and continue to follow and share the social media campaigns on LinkedIn.
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Client and panel wins Congratulations on our recent sucesses and thank you to everyone involved.
at AkzoNobel is able to directly instruct Clyde & Co on any matters <€100k without going to tender. This is the first of many regions where AkzoNobel will be appointing preferred suppliers so this appointment sets a strong precedent for other regions. If you would like any further information please contact David Wynn or Elizabeth Steel.
interview on 24 January. The preparation paid off, the group gave a strong performance and came across as a highly knowledgeable cohesive team despite being thousands of miles apart. A few weeks later we received the good news that we were appointed to the Panel. This is a significant win for us; prior to this tender process Canopius were using around 80 firms, only seven of which were appointed to the Core Strategic Panel. We understand that the majority of Canopius claims work will be directed to panel firms so hope to see a considerable increase in work over the next financial year. APAC is expecting to see growth and last month we were allocated all of the Canopius marine work relating to the crisis in Ukraine. The other six firms on the panel are: CMS, DACB, DWF, Kennedy’s, Lewis Brisbois and Wilson Elser. Panel kick-off meetings are now underway. If you would like to find out more about our relationship with Canopius please speak to Mark Sutton or Faye Sully.
service to their insureds.
The other firms on the panel are: DWF, Plexus and Keoghs. If you would like any further information please contact Bryn Hodges or Karen Everett.
Brynn Hodges London
QBE European Operations Core Claims panel appointment - We are proud to announce that we have been appointed to QBE European Operations’ Core Claims panel (claims <£250k across all classes). This is the result of a lot of hard work over a number of years. The official tender process began with a series of presentations covering casualty, motor, credit hire, PI, healthcare, FI/ D&O, cyber and marine. Partners, fee
AkzoNobel panel appointment - We are very pleased to announce that we have been newly appointed to the AkzoNobel UK & Ireland panel for domestic work. This appointment is the product of many years hard work building a close relationship with AkzoNobel in the UK and we expect to see a healthy increase in fees as one of only two firms appointed. The two year appointment is valued at an estimated €600k per year and covers day-to-day work valued below €100k (large scale litigation, M&A, employment and property work excluded). This arrangement is on top of our existing legacy portfolio which has recently billed an average of £700k per year as well as a number of high-profile disputes we are handling from the UK.
David Wynn Manchester
Canopius panel appointment - We are excited to share the news that we have been appointed to the Canopius Core Strategic Claims Panel from 1 April 2022. This is a global appointment across all lines of business. The panel process started last September and, following much preparation and two rehearsals, a team from the UK, US, Singapore and Australia took part in a final stage
earners and business development worked together on a series of presentations which demonstrated how the firm would work with the core teams to lower their indemnity spend, streamline their processes and provide first-class customer
S outhbank Centre As a reminder, Clyde & Co is a corporate partner of the Southbank Centre. This gives you plenty of opportunities to entertain clients at various venues across the Southbank campus, from art to literature and music events. Our membership also includes free access to the Hayward Gallery for everyone at the firm. For more information, please email southbank@clydeco. com.
Mark Sutton London
As a preferred firm, the UK Legal Team
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Burns Night 2022 In March, after a slight delay due to COVID-19, we hosted our annual Burns Supper in London, welcoming over 100 guests including several of our largest insurance and commercial clients. A ttendees were treated to an evening of Scottish fayre, poetry, speeches, No Burns Supper is complete without the Selkirk Grace and Immortal
Memory that were this year provided by Mary Anne Roff, Partner, and Gordon Keyden, Consultant, respectively. Musical entertainment on the evening was provided by David Leckie, Partner, on the bagpipes, who received high praise for a medley of anthems, and Legal Director Alison Tyler’s beautiful rendition of some of Burn’s most loved songs.
music and a ‘wee dram’ or two at the iconic Merchant Taylors’ Hall. The event was supported by our very own entertainers; Master of ceremonies Andrew Constable, Partner, kicked off proceedings, before handing over to Vikki Melville, Managing Partner, Scotland, for a memorable
recital of ‘Address to a Haggis’. Roles were
reversed this year, with Kim McLeod, Senior Associate, giving a fantastic ‘Toast to the Laddies’ and David Hutchison, Legal Director, the Reply.
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Recognition
The Pyrénées- Atlantiques region in France by Georgia Loustric Is there a better place to spend the Easter weekend than in the vineyards of France?
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In the news
Quotes from clients
New York Times, 4 January 2022
“Clyde & Co’s particular strengths are its technical expertise across the board and its people. That’s the thing that I would really call out; they are very happy and capable of working collaboratively with us, as insurers, and with our customers.” – Kelly Richards, Zurich
Office attire that makes a statement: ‘OK, let’s hug’
Insurance Edge, 15 February 2022
Clyde & Co look at latest M&A activity
Law.com, 14 March 2022
“Pragmatic, commercial and strategic.” Nick Cummings, Spelthorne Borough Council
International law firms launch pro bono initiative to aid Afghan refugees
Law360, 17 March 2022
“The technical advice, the strength across the team. You’ve got multiple people who have got that ability and the strength. You know [there is] a big team of associates as well for support underneath. There are multiple people we could come to and get that which is super.” Ros Chipperfield, AXIS Capital
Clyde & Co hires leading arbitration academic
The Lawyer, 28 March 2022
Clydes and BLM partners say ‘yes’ to £700m merger
The Lawyer, 20 April 2022
Clydes unveils 23-strong promotions round
Insurance Times, 21 April 2022
D&O’s top two risks are cyber attack and data loss – WTW and Clyde & Co
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Innovation
Winnie the Cavapoo by Emma Stephenson
Does it get any cuter than Emma’s Winnie? Four months old and already a natural poser.
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Launching the Clyde+ information hub
In March the Legal Delivery and Innovation team launched the Clyde+ information hub. Clyde+ is the name for the firm’s new programme for modernising legal delivery, driving innovation and providing access to the knowledge, tools and platforms you need to deliver for clients in the most efficient and effective way.
• find out the role you can play in the development of Legal Delivery and Innovation
You can also learn about our innovation projects and find out what is available to you now:
• Project Alphabet is one of our flagship projects focused on adopting a consistent, robust and transparent approach to legal project management, supported by tools, templates and training • SharePoint Online is being used throughout the firm to design solutions to share information and collaborate, both internally and externally, as well as for interim case management • Our new case management system Lexis Nexis Omni is being piloted with two clients in our Casualty practice and the rollout programme for the rest of the firm is being developed The hub will be updated regularly as tools and content become available, and will evolve as the Clyde+ programme grows and develops.
By Nick Roberts, Head of Legal Delivery & Innovation
C lyde+ will very often mean using technology but that’s not enough on its own. Our approach is multifaceted and based on combining the expertise of our people and our combined knowledge as a firm with the right technology, tools and processes to deliver for clients.
What you can do
You all have a part to play. We want to work with you to identify and develop the tools, information sources and ideas that will benefit you and your clients the most.
The new Clyde+ information hub enables you and your teams to:
• find up-to-date information on what is underway to modernise legal delivery and what has already been achieved;
• easily access useful links legal delivery tools, guidance and contacts in the firm; and
Please get in touch.
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Information Technology update
2021/22 year has been a foundational year for
Secure the firm A number of security initiatives have kicked off this year which are already demonstrating positive outcomes in increasing the security of the firm and promoting a security first culture across the organisation. Coming up As we move through the rest of the year we are excited to deliver further updates and developments, including: • Moving your “My Documents” folder on your laptop to the cloud using an application called OneDrive for Business. You will be able to collaboratively edit documents with colleagues in real time, access your documents from any device including your mobile phone, and further improve performance and stability of the system. • Delivering a new IT Service Desk system to make it easier to get access to IT help and support. Watch out for a new self-service portal and new ways to contact the Service Desk later this year.
foundations for a more collaborative way of working and delivered technology such as Condeco Room Booking and self-service portals for support, further promoting a self-service culture for everyone.
in the London office, designed to support you with any IT related issues when you are in the office. The team is based on the 13th floor and are there to offer support during working hours, no appointment necessary.
Information Technology. We have focused on modernising our systems, improving resilience and enhancing our security.
Laying the foundations
• Foundational work has taken place, starting the journey to the cloud which will improve resilience and reduce our local on-site (on-premise) footprint. • This includes building the Cloud (Azure) platform and commencing the re-platforming of key applications. • Work has also taken place to improve resilience with upgrades to the VPN and network infrastructure. • Work has started to further develop our Enterprise Data Platform placing us closer to becoming a Data Driven organisation. • Focus has been placed on growing and developing our capabilities across the IT functions, creating an Enterprise Architecture team and growing our security function.
What you can do
Have you completed your required security training yet?
If you have not already done so, please complete this training - everyone has a part to play in building a security- first culture within the firm.
By Matthew Simpkin, Chief Information Officer
Modernising our IT systems T he Future IT (FIT) programme has delivered a number of key areas of modernisation, delivering the latest technology such as Windows 10 laptops for all, improving the user experience and enabling hybrid working.
The programme has also laid the
• We have a new refurbished Tech Bar
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Russia-Ukraine Hub
New Casualty product A key focus for the UK Casualty practice is to work with clients to use technology to improve their processes and reduce costs. The team has recently worked with key account Aviva to create an online Spinal Injuries Pathways Triage form which has proved highly successful and resulted in new instructions for the firm.
T he Knowledge and Business Development teams have launched a new internal SharePoint site to enable global cross collaboration on legal developments, internal know-how and client initiatives on the crisis in Ukraine.
The client has been very impressed with how efficient and user-friendly the tool is to use and has asked whether we can assist in building other triage forms for the wider practice. Estelle is currently working with Aviva on building a wider TCS triage form. That is in the testing phase of production and will form the basis of a large loss indicators tool that can be rolled out to clients. The tool is very much playing to our strengths and is part of our ongoing suite of products focusing on process automation to save time and costs for our clients. So far, we have seen seven new instructions come in via the triage tool and a total of 21 new instructions through the Pathway to Clydes. That is more than we would have anticipated for this injury type, so is a great start. As the only panel provider taking on Spinal Pathways claims, this is a real win for the practice. If you have any questions, you would like a demo or have a client you think might be interested, please contact Estelle Machell or Becky Scott.
You can access the site here.
The site contains a host of useful information, including a centrally maintained tracker for official sanctions issued in response in the UK, Europe and the US, and other legal developments. It also collates our Business Development information, such as firm articles, other client facing content and a client activity tracker. The firm has also established a Russia-Ukraine Committee. It is essential that all ideas for the publication of external content by the firm, including LinkedIn and other social media posts, are approved centrally so that the wider impact on the firm and our clients is considered. There is a function on the SharePoint site to submit a request for approval. We also hope to collate our internal know-how, so that we can ensure consistent advice as matters develop. Please submit your know-how through the site. We will also be featuring a Q&A on our firm views, as they are established
Partners Becky Scott and Estelle Machell have created an automated triage tool which enables Aviva’s Quantum, Small Large, and TCS teams to identify cases for referral much earlier. Handlers are encouraged to run the tool on receipt of a CNF or letter of claim, medical report or Claims Inspectors report and through a series of questions can identify whether or not they are dealing with a case that falls to be handled under the Spinal Injuries Pathway. An email is sent automatically to the line manager for them to then quickly consider whether the case needs to be referred. Becky said: “The new tool is enabling cases to get to the right people in a more timely way, making the lives of handlers much easier. Not only that but we are also seeing more cases referred to us.”
Meet the UK Board
Partners:
The role of the UK Board is to ensure the development and implementation of strategy in the region and provide overall direction and management of the UK practice so as to deliver profitable performance and growth.
Rob Hill Chair
Rebecca Armstrong
Helen Bourne
Chris Holme
Christopher Murray
Annabelle Redman
Graeme Watson
Simon Vere-Nicoll
UK Chief Operating Officers
Simon Gill
Natalie Griffin
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