The Legal Cheek Commercial Awareness Academy: A deep dive into corporate law and its relationship with the commercial environment — with Baker McKenzie

Tuesday 10 December, 10am to 11am, taking place virtually


THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Check out our other upcoming student events

Welcome to the second in the 2024-25 series of The Legal Cheek Commercial Awareness Academy, a partnership with various leading law firms, designed to help boost students’ business and legal sector knowledge as they apply for training contracts.

The next Academy session takes place on the morning of Tuesday 10 December with a deep dive into corporate law and its relationship with the commercial environment, delivered by Baker McKenzie corporate partner Phelim O’Doherty.

Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024
Time: 10am to 11am
Location: Virtual event
Level: Students, Graduates

Phelim will break down key themes in this area including:

• How corporate law supports and regulates businesses
• The impact of corporate law on deal-making, governance, and risk management
• Understanding the commercial drivers behind legal advice
• Trends shaping corporate law
• The future of corporate law such as adapting to the rise of technological advancements

Following the talk there will be an audience Q&A, hosted by a Legal Cheek journalist, to ensure full understanding of the topic.

This event is now fully booked.

This is the second in a new series of Commercial Awareness Academy sessions, running from autumn 2024 through to spring 2025. After each session you will be required to sit a short test to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. If you pass all of the tests, you will receive a certificate of completion.