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January 8, 2022

Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 10th January 2022

Maddy Preedy discusses the current global supply chain crisis the fast fashion industry faces due to the pandemic exacerbated by the recent variant Omicron. Maddy also gives specific examples of the measures taken by certain fashion houses to counteract the pandemic's effects to keep their companies trading. Tajinder Kaur discusses the regularity of Silicon Valley recruits 'fake it till you make it' mentality and why there is still a growing need for those who subscribe to that mentality. Aqua Koroma discusses why the legal profession faces difficulties in complying with AML regulations, highlighted by the recent tribulations of Mishcon de Reya, and what steps may be taken to help the legal position retain its essential role in combatting economic crime. Nadine AbiKanaan discusses the financial challenges businesses face in different sectors in 2022 due to the pandemic's ongoing effects.