Managing Partner Nick Nichola has been leading K&L Gates since 2013. Read about Nick guiding the global firm through the changing economy.
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Legal Leaders Advocate for more Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Advancing Women in Law Forum weigh in on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and tackle the important challenges faced by the legal profession.
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Calculating the benefits of indirect tax software
Corporate tax teams that want to invest in an automated indirect tax solution can’t simply declare to decision-makers that efficiencies, cost savings, and a host of other benefits will magically…
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Singapore is driving transition toward ‘net zero’ amid broader sustainability and ESG push, say officials
Singapore is leading the push to have greenhouse gas emissions from business operations, manufacturing and services captured comprehensively in carbon pricing models, according to sustainability experts. Neil Mascarenhas, Asia lead…
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Corporates add ESG to financial crime risk screens, bribery and corruption risk seen in carbon offset schemes
Corporates have added environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to their financial crime and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) risk rating systems used to vet clients, suppliers, and third-party introducers. Those…
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How ESG & climate-related obligations are critical in US supply chain relationships
Climate-related issues are becoming an important part of US supply chains as more companies are using contract clauses to hold their vendors & suppliers to stricter standards Environmental, social, and…
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Four Challenges in Denied Party Screening Requirements
As compliance risks in global trade multiply, denied party screening (DPS) is a critical capability. Here are the four main challenges driving DPS growth: Complexity is increasing for denied party…
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Managing supply chain issues and mitigating risk
Over the past two years, global supply chain issues have moved from a back-office corporate headache to front-page news, as shortages from new cars to groceries, semiconductors, and petrol effect…
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Anti-corruption campaigners hopeful for reform, following Najib’s 1MDB jail sentence
Financial crime and anti-corruption campaigners have expressed cautious optimism that Najib Razak’s conviction over the 1MDB corruption scandal will mark a turning point for Malaysia as it seeks to combat…
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Financial crime risk governance models have a long way to go
A live poll of risk and compliance practitioners has found that more than half believe “significant work remains” to improve the maturity of risk governance models across Asia and the…
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