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Resource Management

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The City of London's legal department is addressing significant resourcing challenges due to increased complex corporate work.

The City of London's legal department is currently facing significant resourcing challenges, as reported to the Corporate Services Committee in September 2026. A report highlighted an increase in complex corporate work and litigation, requiring substantial legal input across all teams. Major projects like the Liverpool Street redevelopment are contributing to this demand.

Resource management involves the planning, allocation, and control of an organisation's assets, including financial, physical, and human resources. The current challenges for the legal department relate to balancing these resources with increased service demands.

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  1. The City of London's legal department faces significant resourcing challenges. Source
  2. A report to the Corporate Services Committee highlighted increased complex corporate work and litigation. Source
  3. Major projects contributing to demand include the Liverpool Street redevelopment. Source
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