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The Financial Times

Cherie Blair leaves human rights’ barristers’ practice

Cherie Blair, wife of former UK premier Tony Blair, has stepped down from the human rights
barristers’ practice she co-founded to focus on her consultancy – advising governments,
multinationals and private clients.

The Lawyer

Cherie Blair QC leaves Matrix Chambers

Blair has left the chambers in order to take up a full-time role at Omnia, which she currently chairs. The move comes months after Omnia launched an office in Washington DC.

Omnia was founded by Blair in 2011 and now has offices in London and Washington as well as having Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) approval for its alternative business structure licence last year.

Investing in Africa on its own terms by Cherie Blair CBE, QC

How can companies operating in Africa contribute to long term social and economic returns for its people?

Four African leaders are meeting in London today with a very clear common agenda: promoting Africa as a land of opportunity and investment potential for international corporations and investors. As a barrister and an adviser to businesses on the implementation of Good Global Corporate Citizenship, I believe this gathering needs to be viewed as far more than just a commercial forum for investors to diversify their portfolios but also as a unique opportunity to foster long term value-adding partnerships on the continent.

The Future of Corporate Reform

How better business practices can drive both market and social returns

Integrating human rights and sustainability principles into business strategies goes beyond reputation management. A stimulating discussion on how investors can encourage companies to adopt better business practices in order to mitigate risks, become global corporate citizens and increase profitability.

Investing In Change: How To Stay Sustainable In A Growing Global Market

Entrepreneurship blew past the domestic arena when capital, courage and global expansion took focus on the Forbes Power Women Summit stage Tory Burch, founder and CEO of Tory Burch, Theresia Gouw, founding partner….

In Conversation with Cherie Blair

To mark the completion of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, the first brand new building on campus for more than 40 years, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the LSE Students’ Union have organised a series of ‘in conversation’ …

Cherie Blair to speak at CIPS Annual Dinner

A passionate campaigner and noted speaker on equality, ethics and human rights issues, Blair will address procurement and supply chain professionals at the annual black tie networking event at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 12 March…

Corporate Leaders: Championing Better Business Practice for a Better World

Wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Cherie Blair CBE, QC is a leading barrister with over 35 years’ experience specialising in public law, human rights, employment and European Community law. Mrs Blair is a committed campaigner for human rights…

An Evening with Cherie Blair CBE QC

The Open University Law School is pleased to offer Law students, alumni and guests an opportunity to hear from leading barrister, human rights activist and Visiting Professor, Cherie Blair CBE QC…