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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 219159" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Happy Monday! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p><p></p><p>Just to add to the above (which are all topics I would look over!), I would also have a look at a few broader areas such as:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Interest rates and inflation:</strong> how the Bank of England's recent decisions are affecting businesses, investments, and consumer spending.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Energy transition & ESG:</strong> the shift towards renewables, how firms are adapting to net zero targets, and the regulatory / compliance side.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Geopolitical risks: </strong>especially UK-China and UK-US trade dynamics, and how ongoing conflicts (Ukraine, Middle East) impact global markets.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>M&A and Private Equity trends:</strong> who's buying what, and how deal volumes are recovering post-interest rate hikes.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Sector-specific news:</strong> I would have a look and focus on industries that the firm you are interviewing at specialises in, and read about up-to-date topics in those sectors!</li> </ul><p>Don't worry about knowing everything - it's more about being able to discuss a few topics in depth and link them back to the legal / commercial implications. I would make sure that you have a rough idea of the main commercial factors that are affecting the specific firm's clients, as this shows that you have tailored your commercial research to the firm.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with your interview! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 219159, member: 42112"] Happy Monday! :cool: Just to add to the above (which are all topics I would look over!), I would also have a look at a few broader areas such as: [LIST] [*][B]Interest rates and inflation:[/B] how the Bank of England's recent decisions are affecting businesses, investments, and consumer spending. [*][B]Energy transition & ESG:[/B] the shift towards renewables, how firms are adapting to net zero targets, and the regulatory / compliance side. [*][B]Geopolitical risks: [/B]especially UK-China and UK-US trade dynamics, and how ongoing conflicts (Ukraine, Middle East) impact global markets. [*][B]M&A and Private Equity trends:[/B] who's buying what, and how deal volumes are recovering post-interest rate hikes. [*][B]Sector-specific news:[/B] I would have a look and focus on industries that the firm you are interviewing at specialises in, and read about up-to-date topics in those sectors! [/LIST] Don't worry about knowing everything - it's more about being able to discuss a few topics in depth and link them back to the legal / commercial implications. I would make sure that you have a rough idea of the main commercial factors that are affecting the specific firm's clients, as this shows that you have tailored your commercial research to the firm. Best of luck with your interview! :) [/QUOTE]
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