Law.com International: How Legal Teams Can Navigate the Tariffs of Uncertainty
September 2025
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Axiom Law
Law.com International recently published an article by Daniel Hayter, Managing Director and VP, Axiom Europe, examining how in-house legal teams can effectively navigate mounting uncertainty amid volatile global trade, economic policy shifts, and regulatory changes.
Drawing on recent conversations with enterprise GCs, Hayter's piece addresses how legal leaders can overcome decision paralysis through strategic prioritization, flexible legal talent resourcing models, and intelligent outsourcing approaches that transform operational uncertainty into sustainable competitive advantages while preserving team morale and organizational effectiveness.
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Note: This article originally appeared in Law.com International on September 9, 2025.
💡Turn today’s uncertainty into clarity and momentum with the right mix of legal talent and strategic insight.
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