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Number of lawyers worldwide125
InnovationRisking it All': a film about the potentially damaging consequences of wrong decisions taken by company Audit Committees.
Originality of innovation (s)8
Alignment of legal team with the business8
Creating economic value and/or competitive advantage for the business8
Industry leadership or wider impact of legal team's activity7
Total31
DescriptionA general counsel at PwC produced a film showing an Audit Committee reacting to an allegation of management fraud. Unique in its space, it has gone far beyond the usual training presentation and has not only enhanced PwC's relationships with clients but it has also worked to push this important issue up the company management agenda.