Clarissa Coleman is a partner in the Litigation Department at the global law firm K&L Gates LLP. She has acted for several organisations that have been investigated for misconduct, so knows more than most about the importance of ethics in business.

Coleman says: “A key factor in the long-term success and stability of an organisation is its approach to ethics. Honesty, integrity and professional conduct are basic behaviours that underpin business reputation. And reputation is one of an organisation’s most important assets in terms of driving profitability and attracting and retaining employees, investors and business partners.”

Originally published in Skanska - Upfront Magazine, September 2017.