European Union: Strategy

Ask any business owner what keeps them up at night and payroll will almost certainly be on the list. Not because it is complicated in concept, but because the consequences of getting it wrong are immediate, personal, and in many cases costly. Employees expect to be paid correctly and on time, without exception.

As artificial intelligence reshapes legal workflows in 2026, a generation of young lawyers confronts fundamental questions about career longevity and professional identity. Drawing on multiple industry surveys and the perspectives of Gen Z practitioners, this analysis examines whether AI represents an existential threat or a transformative tool that will redefine what it means to practice law.

Dr. Martin Heuber has taken the helm as Managing Partner of Mayer Brown in Germany, succeeding Guido Zeppenfeld in this leadership role. What strategic priorities is this banking and finance expert setting in the current market climate, and how are debt funds performing under his guidance?

In this episode, Lea Carina Uhd Frederiksen, a journalist who founded Fantombryg, discusses her unconventional path into the beverage industry with our host, Hanane Fathi Roswall.

Over the last few years disruption has become a constant challenge for businesses. Volatility has become ingrained, putting companies on the back foot as they react in piecemeal fashion to unforecastable shocks.

Ganado in Session returns with Episode 2 of our thesis series, continuing the conversation for law students navigating one of the most demanding stages of their academic journey, and now focusing on actually writing the thesis.

Ireland's Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 introduces a new legal framework requiring public bodies to prioritise and expedite delivery of State-funded infrastructure projects designated as critical by the Government. The Act establishes ministerial oversight powers, coordination duties, and resource allocation requirements while notably exempting designated projects from certain climate action obligations.

As digital transformation accelerates and AI reshapes the workplace, young workers face mounting challenges in acquiring relevant skills and securing entry-level positions. This analysis examines how technological evolution, remote work dynamics, and AI-driven recruitment are creating new barriers for youth employment, while highlighting innovative government initiatives across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific that are helping bridge the digital skills gap.

The launch of this consultation forms part of the Central Bank’s efforts to improve the efficacy and efficiency of its regulatory activities. It builds on the Central Bank’s recently published ‘Our Approach...

In our days the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many professional services and replaced several job roles, without leaving the legal sector unaffected.

As artificial intelligence reshapes legal workflows in 2026, a generation of young lawyers confronts fundamental questions about career longevity and professional identity. Drawing on multiple industry surveys and the perspectives of Gen Z practitioners, this analysis examines whether AI represents an existential threat or a transformative tool that will redefine what it means to practice law.

Michael Egan and Michael Scorer explore how organisations are transitioning from AI experimentation to practical implementation in legal workflows. They examine why generative AI adoption has doubled while confidence remains low, and discuss the critical role of defensibility, governance, and human oversight in successful AI deployment.