Recent headlines around Peter Mandelson and renewed scrutiny of historic associations have reignited an uncomfortable but important conversation. This isn’t all about politics, but about judgment, due diligence and risk. High-profile appointments inevitably attract scrutiny, but the underlying issues are not confined to public life. For employers, they raise familiar and increasingly important questions about recruitment decisions, organisational culture and how reputationa

Image: Jonny Caldwell At CG, we’re accelerating our growth with the appointment of a new partner and the launch of a dedicated Data & AI Legal Advisory service — a strategic move that reinforces our commitment to leading the conversation in emerging legal risk and regulation. Jonny Caldwell joins CG as a partner, bringing deep expertise from his training and qualification at global law firm DLA Piper , where he worked within the Intellectual Property and Technology Group. D

Following a trial heard over 4 days, CG has successfully obtained judgment for its #manufacturing client and dismissal of a £500,000 counterclaim together with Part 36 protected costs. The dispute arose following a breakdown of a commercial relationship between the claimant, a drinks canning and manufacturing company and the defendant, a wholesaler of drinks. The defendant defended the claim and advanced a counterclaim in the sum of £500,000 alleging a significant shortfal

This film explores the partnership between CG and Bolesworth , built on shared values, long-standing trust, and a mutual commitment to delivering exceptional experiences. For years, CG has worked closely with the Bolesworth leadership team, supporting a family-owned estate that continues to evolve across events, hospitality and commercial projects. In this video, Nina Barbour and Gaurav Batra share why CG has become such an essential partner — from understanding the dynami