Analysis pinpoints common cultural risks

The contribution of cultural weaknesses to majorconduct failings is widely acknowledged, but not always easily prevented.Drawing on broader analysis conducted by Freshfields, Simon Orton and Rami Royleconsider the particular challenges of powerful personalities and niche areas oftechnical expertise.

Simon Orton(simon.orton@freshfields.com) is a partner in the dispute resolution practiceat law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he leads the financialinstitutions disputes group. Rami Royle(rami.royle@freshfields.com) – who is a senior associate in the financial institutionsdisputes group – acts for financial firms and listed companies on civillitigation and contentious regulatory matters.

It is now undeniable that the culture of anorganisation matters.