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“The GC will increasingly be measured by value creation, not merely risk mitigation.”

Vincent Shimutwikeni, Manager: Legal Services at RFS Fund Administrators in Namibia, shares his perspective on the evolving role of in-house legal leadership. What has been...

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“Don’t get lost in the weeds. Solve the issue, not just the legal question.”

Vandana (Vandy) Rupani shares her perspective on the future of the GC role – from embracing agility and technology to remaining the organisation’s ethical compass....

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“The most valuable thing a GC can offer isn’t certainty – it’s clarity in uncertainty.”

Shaun Cothill, Associate General Counsel – Head of Digital, Data & AI at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited discusses the evolving role of legal leadership...

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”God forbid that a lawyer knows all the law; a good lawyer is one who knows where to find the law.”

Oluwatobi Kadiri, Vice President Legal & Compliance at Parthian Partners Limited in Nigeria discusses the evolution from legal adviser to strategic deal partner and why...

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”I would challenge the notion that in-house counsels exist to say “no” or to act as a barrier to progress.”

Joseph Jr. Gatchalian, Global Head of Legal & Compliance at Emerhub Group in Philippines, shares why the true value of in-house counsel lies not in...

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”You don’t just manage risk you create trust at speed with all leaders, business partners and shareholders.”

Mahmoud Shafik Youssef, Group General Counsel at Foodics in Saudi Arabia explores how the GC role is evolving into an enterprise trust function – designing...

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”A legal advisory role is not just about managing risks and reacting but about creating compliant strategic pathways for business growth.”

Mercy Jackson, Head of Legal, Compliance and Operations at Verikros in Nigeria, shares how moving from legal advisor to strategic enabler transformed her approach to...

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”Not every issue is a crisis, even in high-pressure environments, and learning to differentiate between urgency and importance is key.”

Ricardo Cruz, Regional Legal Director at n1co in El Salvador, shares how operating at the centre of a major cross-border acquisition shaped his approach to...

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”It is tremendously rewarding setting up legal and regulatory departments from scratch.”

Leonard D’Cruz, Head of Legal & Compliance at Ascend Airways Malaysia, reflects on what it really means to “give birth” to an airline – and...

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