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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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”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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”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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”The role of the General Counsel is not to eliminate risk entirely, but to define the organisation’s acceptable risk boundaries in a way that supports sustainable growth.”

An interview with Nihat Zincirlioglu, Head of Legal & Compliance at Samsung Electronics in Turkiye. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping...

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”At their best, in-house legal teams help the business move forward with clarity and confidence.”

An interview with Milena Sbrana da Silveira, Head of Legal & Integrity at ABB in Brazil. In what ways do you see the role of...

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”Legal leadership must evolve toward what can be described as “digital leadership”, grounded in classical leadership principles but adapted to a fully digitised corporate environment.”

An interview with Abderezzak Bakhat, Legal Manager at Forvis Mazara in Morocco. In what ways do you see the role of the GC changing over...

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”The legal function should not be perceived as a ‘no department’ but an ‘enabling department’ with the best possible legal conditions.”

An interview with Basak Gurbuz, Legal Director, General Counsel at Alliance Healthcare in Turkiye. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your...

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”I’ve always believed that leadership is not about the power you hold, but about the positive change you enable in people’s lives.”

An interview with María Teresa Salazar de García, Global AML Program Manager at Millicom (Tigo) in El Salvador. What qualities do you believe distinguish truly...

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“If the legal role is used in a diligent manner, it can be a profit centre to the organisation.”

An interview with Suresh Patel, Legal Advisor at Girmiti Software Pvt Ltd in India. What has been the most defining moment of your career as...

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“The best in-house teams do not block innovation – they shape it, de-risk it, and help the organisation move faster with confidence.”

An interview with Fatima Correia da Sila, Group Head of Compliance at Elementis in Portugal. What qualities do you believe distinguish truly impactful GCs from...

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“Mistakes are part of innovation, as long as we learn fast.”

An interview with Othman Azzouzi, Head of Legal at Network International in Morocco. What has been the most defining moment of your career as an...

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“The goal should be to augment legal intelligence with machine intelligence, without having to compromise on ethics and trust.”

An interview with Anushree Saha, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Qure.ai in India. How will AI reshape the role of the General Counsel (GC)...

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“AI governance, digital ethics, and data-driven decision-making will become central to the GC’s role.”

An interview with Maria Cristina Michelini, Legal Counsel at The Palace Company Europe S.R.L in Italy. What has been the most defining moment of your...

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“Balancing our personal welfare with the pressure received will always be a challenge.”

An interview with Sophia Michelaki, Chief Legal and Governance Counsel at Desfa in Greece. What has been the most defining moment of your career as...

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“Maintaining balance starts with perspective – recognising that high performance is sustained through self-discipline, not constant intensity.”

An interview with Dr. Jamil Eladawi, Legal & Contracts Manager at KRH in Kuwait. What has been the most defining moment of your career as...

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“We cannot expect others to see us differently if we do not change how we operate ourselves.”

An interview with Alexandre Verrien, former Legal Director France & Europe at Dell Technologies. What has been the most defining moment of your career as...

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“Communicating risks and recommendations in plain language that business units can understand, while avoiding legal jargon, is key to building trust and becoming an effective business partner.”

An interview with Hakan Bekiroglu, Director, Legal & Compliance at Yildiz Holding in Turkiye. In today’s everchanging world I tend to imagine companies like “wirewalkers”...

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“We’re expected to do more with less and the cost of “getting it wrong” is higher.”

An interview with Dag Ove Solsvik, Head of Legal (Maritime) and Secretary to the Board of Directors at DNV in Norway. What are the biggest...

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“The biggest lesson I have learned is that the best in-house lawyers aren’t legal encyclopedias; they’re strategic navigators.”

An interview with Hamdi Timucin Demir, Head of Legal & Compliance at Makyol in Turkiye. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping...

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“On a more human level, it’s refreshing to connect with people who genuinely understand the pressures and nuances of the GC role.”

An interview with Nitin Mittal, General Counsel – India Sub/Pacific Region and Company Secretary at Signify in India. How would you describe the state of...

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“Your internal clients need to trust you, and to know they can rely on you.”

An interview with Daniel Casal, General Counsel at Petrobras Operaciones S.A. in Argentina. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role...

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“Friends used to ask me, “So, are you a lawyer or not?””

An interview with Nisrine EL MIR, Managing Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer at FUJIFILM Middle East & Africa in UAE. How would you describe the state of...

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“I view legal risks not as obstacles that slow down business, but as opportunities that, when managed properly, can create competitive advantages.”

An interview with Nurdan Peksak, Expert Mediator and Legal Counsel at Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Justice. What are the biggest external forces or trends...

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“Support and mentorship play a huge role in shaping a lawyer – and a strong network can provide valuable feedback and guide you towards self-improvement.”

An interview with Navrita Kaur, Chief Legal Officer at Microlink Solutions Berhad in Malaysia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“We can create a legacy of empowered leaders in the legal profession – not just for today, but for the next generation of GCs and in-house lawyers.”

An interview with Maria Jose Van Morlegan, Legal and Regulatory Director, Edenor in Argentina. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“A higher demand for empathy, deeper understanding of the nuances and coaching to the business is demanded.”

An interview with Lewis H. Truong, General Counsel at Manulife in Vietnam. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role as...

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“I often apply a “green, amber, red” framework or what I call the “Daily Mail test”: if this decision were on the front page tomorrow, how would it reflect on us?”

An interview with Zaheed Hussein, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary (for trading subsidiaries) at Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in UK. What are...

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“Companies are realising that they require corporate legal counsel on the go who wear both legal and business hats.”

An interview with Abidemi Ademola, Legal Director & Company Secretary at Guinness Nigeria Plc in Nigeria. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“We are finding ‘integrated solutions’ to critical matters, moving beyond legal advice activity.”

An interview with Mihai G Popa, Corporate Legal Director/Board of Directors Member at E.ON in Romania. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“The spirit within the community is one of collaboration over competition.”

A perspective on the evolving in-house legal landscape in the Middle East from Linda Mouaz, General Counsel & Compliance Officer at Kimera in UAE. Since...

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“You never know when the quality expertise of a connection can save the day for you in an extreme situation.”

An interview with Marian Radu, Group General Counsel at Vrancart Group in Romania. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“Sometimes ‘no’ is still the right answer, especially when presented with contracts written at 11pm the night before signing.”

An interview with Madeleine Truter, Head of Legal at Excellerate JHI in South Africa. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“There has been a noticeable increase in the use of technology and data analytics to enhance legal operations and decision-making processes.”

An interview with Mahmoud Mahrous, Legal Director NALI at Unilever in Egypt. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? ...

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“Networking enables us to get to know the market and also to understand how our colleagues are tackling problems.”

An interview with Luis Graca Rodrigues, Head of Legal Department/Regional Legal Director at Indra/Minsait in Italy. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“I strongly believe in the value of collective problem-solving.”

An interview with Luis Felipe Garcia Carvajal, Senior Manager, Legal Counsel LATAM at DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Mexico. How would you describe...

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“There is beauty in letting some things go and focus on what truly matters.”

An interview with Meltem Ozker Gunduz, General Counsel at GE Healthcare in UAE. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role...

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“A key challenge for in-house lawyers is finding the right balance between protecting the company from risk and enabling business expansion.”

An interview with Mohammad Manauar, Group Legal Counsel at Petromin Corporation in Saudi Arabia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“I respond to changes and complexities by shifting from a primarily reactive, compliance-focused approach to a more proactive, strategic, and business-oriented one.”

An interview with Kristian Nico Calugay Acosta, General Counsel and Head of Legal at GUESS Group in Philippines. What are the biggest external forces or...

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“The need for continuous dialogue with people, institutions, and fellow legal professionals is very important to effectively navigate the evolving landscape.”

An interview with Khaled Ghazy, General Legal Counsel at Canal Sugar in Egypt. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“It’s an exciting time to be working as a GC within the MEA region.”

An interview with Munib Khan, Executive Counsel – Middle East & North Africa at GE Vernova in UAE. How would you describe the state of...

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“Corporate and Boardroom politics aren’t easy to understand.”

An interview with Kgotso Miles Ollyn, Corporate Legal Counsel & Board Secretary at Botswana Tourism. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping...

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“The GC community in India has grown into a powerful force, driven by strategic vision, collaboration and a commitment to excellence.”

An interview with K. Satish Kumar, Senior Vice President & Group Chief Legal Officer at Intellect Design Arena in India. How would you describe the...

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“Networking gives a human touch to professional working relationships which fosters mutual respect between colleagues.”

An interview with Mustasan Mir, Group Chief Legal Counsel at Burjeel Holdings in UAE. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“Building relationships with other GCs can provide perspectives on common challenges.”

An interview with Julian Bergerat, Seconded to PRefChem as Member of the Management Committee, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Aramco in Malaysia. How would...

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“With the current economic and geopolitical situation, companies are under high pressure to operate on a lower cost, doing more with fewer resources.”

An interview with Juan Pablo Fernandez, Group General Counsel at TopSource Worldwide in Netherlands. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your...

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“The ability to bridge the gap between legal and business thinking is what sets a great GC apart.”

An interview with Juan Camilo Castro Salcedo, Deputy General Counsel, Head of Legal, Latin America at McKinsey & Company in Colombia. What are the biggest...

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“I feel I have a duty to share what I’ve learned, help others navigate the challenges we face, and give back to the community.”

An interview with Jose Moscati, General Counsel at DGT Digital Transformation in Brazil. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“Every conversation has the potential to spark innovative ideas.”

An interview with Nicoleta (Niki) Mihalache, Executive General Counsel at Baker Hughes in UAE. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“You always learn something when you take the time to engage with other in-house lawyers.”

An interview with Joanne Ross, Group General Counsel at Kerry in Ireland. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“I value the exchange of ideas and strategies that can help improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal teams.”

An interview with Nora Zinsli, Head of Legal at DHL in Switzerland. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“I’m keen to contribute my experiences in developing legal frameworks for asset financing models that serve underbanked populations.”

An interview with Jesse Zigmund, General Counsel at M-KOPA in Kenya. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? How...

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“There has been a noticeable shift towards greater collaboration and sharing of best practices.”

An interview with Jens Fettig, Head of Legal and Compliance at CGI in Germany. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“It can feel isolated, like being in a professional vacuum, with no one to turn to for discussing critical issues.”

An interview with Oksana Starodymova, General Counsel & Company Secretary Europe in Latvia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“If Iyiola says no, then I cannot say otherwise.”

How Iyiola Alokolaro-Oyefeso, Group Head Legal Services at AA&R Investment Group in Nigeria, turned principled legal leadership into executive loyalty. A few years ago, while...

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“A legal team that is seen merely as identifying risks cannot provide the nuanced, informed decision-making that our operations require daily.”

An interview with Omiyinka Doris, Former General Counsel/Now Advisor to the CEO at VEON in Netherlands. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently...

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“I see collaboration as a powerful driver of progress.”

An interview with Isabel Fernandes, Director/General Counsel – Legal Services Department at Grupo Visabeira S.A. in Portugal. How would you describe the state of the...

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“From data privacy to ethical use and regulatory uncertainty, AI is challenging traditional legal frameworks.”

An interview with Oscar Zarhi, Group General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Grupo Elecmetal in Chile. What are the biggest external forces or trends...

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“Our approach has been to recognise AI’s potential while moving forward with deliberate caution.”

An interview with Ignacio Marin Garcia, Legal Director at Pivotal in Spain. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role as...

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“My network reminds me that no legal issue is unsolvable – and no career path is walked alone.”

An interview with Parveen Mahtani, Chief Legal Officer at Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd in India. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“It is very important to create a space where analysis and ideas can be shared across all industries.”

An interview with Hector Salomon Galindo Alvorado, Group Legal Counsel – Region Americas at DNV in Mexico. How would you describe the state of the...

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“Don’t wait to be invited to the table – build your own.”

An interview with Giovanna Rosato, Head of Legal & Compliance at Danone in Italy. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping...

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“I can learn and benefit from the experiences and approaches of GCs present in other industries and markets.”

An interview with Peter Sukosd, Company Secretary at Auchan Retail in Hungary. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“To be a great GC, you need to build ‘wisdom’, not just ‘knowledge’.”

An interview with Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer at Robert Walters in UK. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“I firmly subscribe to the view that a GC can be, and should be the conscience of a company.”

An interview with Gabriel Li, Vice President Legal at Kredivo in Singapore. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“I have observed a shift towards more open communication among GCs, driven by the need for shared solutions in an increasingly complex legal landscape.”

An interview with Roger Tanios, General Counsel of Indevco Group in Lebanon. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“My goal is to build a trusted peer network where we can share both successes and challenges openly.”

An interview with Roopak Sehgal, Senior Legal Counsel at Sharaka Holdings in Qatar. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“We must always prioritise the speed and momentum of the business and the pursuit of opportunities.”

An interview with Ruben Camarillo, Head of Legal at Grupo Innovasport in Mexico. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role...

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“Legal needs to be a natural part of the transaction team, not a side dish.”

An interview with Fiona Robertson, General Counsel at OSN in UAE. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role as General...

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“We are all struggling to cope with our day to day work, which makes us very inward focused.”

An interview with Filippo Cossalter, Head of Legal, Europe, Middle East and Africa in UAE. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“A ship in a harbour is safe but that is not what ships are built for.”

An interview with Faz Hussen, General Counsel and Head Legal Govt Relations & Sustainability at McDonald’s in Singapore. What are the biggest external forces or...

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“The fast pace of regulation and innovation are reshaping how we think about licensing, compliance, and the future of payments in general.”

An interview with Esti Louw, Head of Legal South Africa at Revolut (this interview was conducted whilst Esti served as Head of Legal Africa at...

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“Developing soft skills alongside technical skills is a critical skill for leadership roles.”

An interview with Enrique Silgado Venegas, Deputy General Counsel at TGP in Peru. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role...

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“A challenge I have today, someone else may be experiencing in the future or may already have experienced.”

An interview with Emilie Franklin, Group Legal Counsel at Modaxo Traffic Management in Canada. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“Given the rapid changes in the legal landscape, particularly with evolving regulations and advancements in AI, collaboration with other GCs and senior in-house lawyers is essential.”

An interview with Dr. AbdelKareem Al Kadomi, Chief Legal & Governance Officer at Abdul Latif Jameel Motors in Saudi Arabia. How would you describe the...

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“There seems to be less focus on location and more focus on capabilities, expertise and preference.”

An interview with Dr. Beatrice Vos, Partner/Managing Partner at Stonehaven Cozmix Group/Stonehaven Transactions AG in Belgium. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“I’m constantly asking: how do we stay relevant?”

An interview with Do Do Chan, Associate Legal Director at Emperor Group in Hong Kong. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping...

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“In-house lawyers have established themselves as focal points for legal matters within companies and a trusted part of the corporate eco-system.”

An interview with Diogo Liberal, Head of Legal and Compliance at Banco Primus in Portugal. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“I think I’ve heard much too much about KPIs, commerciality, business partnering/strategic alignment, adding value, ethics, being at the table and doing more for less.”

An interview with David Morgan, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Warburtons in UK. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“There is a common thread among GCs: the desire for exchange and collaboration.”

An interview with Daniel van Geerenstein, Head of Legal/Vice-President (equiv.) at Jack Wolfskin in Germany. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“There is a stronger sense of collaboration and innovation among GCs across industries.”

An interview with Daniel Mora Molina, General Counsel at WOW in Peru. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“The most valuable connections and discussions for me are those that offer practical solutions to complex legal and compliance issues.”

An interview with Dalma Parisi, General Counsel South America (w/o Brazil) Government Affairs & Sustainability at Siemens in Argentina. How would you describe the state...

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“There is big pressure on the specialisation of in-house lawyers and pressure on the GC to cut external expenses.”

An interview with Csaba Csorba, Deputy General Legal Counsel at Skoda Transportation in Czech Republic. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“GCs are key decision-makers in the businesses they activate and can be role models within the industry.”

An interview with Crina Ciobanu, Head of Legal and Business Affairs at Porr in Romania. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“Relationships, visibility, approachability and accessibility are key.”

An interview with Courtenay Willis, Chief Counsel ANZ at Nando’s in Australia. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role as...

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“Within a powerful network of thought leaders, we can learn from each other, attract and grow talent, and help shape the future of our profession.”

An interview with Samuel Huen, Global Head of Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Member of Global Management Committee at the Bank of Singapore. How would you...

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“Know the business. Deeply.”

An interview with Clarissa Ivethe Vega Ruiz, Senior Head of Legal, Insurance & Claims at Hutchison Ports PPC in Panama. What are the biggest external...

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“Legal can’t be a ‘business prevention department’.”

An interview with Christopher Fischer, Group Head of Legal Affairs and General Secretary at DenizBank AG in Austria. What are the biggest external forces or...

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“I have been driving transformation in the legal function in various industries for the past 2 decades and would love to share my experience.”

An interview with Christine Bruhn Tuxen, VP, Group General Counsel at Leo Pharma A/S in Denmark. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“Balancing legal risk management with business value requires a proactive understanding of the organisation’s goals and strategy.”

An interview with Sandra Leon, General Secretariat Senior Director at Corficolombiana in Colombia. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role...

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“The GC is still not so established in Italy and has no defined features even today.”

An interview with Sara Citterio, General Counsel at Trussardi in Italy. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? How...

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“Legal teams, like any other part of the business, need to evolve, challenge inefficiencies, and lead change.”

An interview with Christian Fahey, Senior Managing Director, Deputy General Counsel (EMEA & APAC) at Ankura in UK. What are the biggest external forces or...

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“Being a GC can be a lonely job.”

An interview with Shanti Ariker, Chief Legal Officer at JFrog, Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) in USA. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“Building good, cooperative relationships helps solve problems faster and makes legal advice more relevant to the business.”

An interview with Ceyda Akbal Oztarhan, General Counsel at TAV Airports Holding in Turkiye. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your...

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“GCs are driving innovation and governance standards.”

An interview with Shujath Bin Ali, Chief Legal Officer at Fourth Partner Energy in India. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“The modern GC is blessed with an interesting but challenging role!”

An interview with Caroline Paranikas, Chief Legal Officer/Chief Administrative Officer at Prescient Security in USA. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“As a corporate General Counsel, I found myself asking – am I still serving?”

Somya Agarwal, Head Legal and Company Secretary at Fractal Analytics in India, reflects on rediscovering the deeper purpose of being a General Counsel. Doctors serve....

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“More than the importance of ‘expanding my network’ is the need to stay connected with my environment and my sector.”

An interview with Carlos Calderon, Legal Director North Latam at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in Colombia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“Truly understanding the other party’s motivations often unlocks collaborative solutions.”

An interview with Stanley Lui, former Legal Director – Asia at TI Automotive in Hong Kong, now Founder at White Hat Guys. What are the...

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“I believe that no matter how much you know, there’s always more to discover.”

An interview with Brian M. Dunn, Group General Counsel at Mojay Global Holding Limited in UAE. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“A well-connected GC is also a more influential one.”

An interview with Azrin Razman, Senior Legal Counsel at Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) in Malaysia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community...

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“I see collaboration as an opportunity to share experiences, problem-solve, and enhance the collective knowledge of the GC community.”

An interview with Stella Hsieh, General Counsel at Comma3 Ventures in Taiwan. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“I’ve noticed a clear shift in the GC community from being isolated and closed-door to be being more open and collaborative.”

An interview with Avneesh Chopra, Head Legal and Company Secretary at Valvoline Cummins Pvt Ltd in India. How would you describe the state of the...

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“Success in an in-house legal role requires a unique blend of qualities that go beyond traditional legal expertise.”

An interview with Suthatip Sridetprasart, Head of Legal at Pi Securities in Thailand. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“There has been no “common method” for the role and exercise of functions of GC and in-house legal affairs in the Japanese GC community.”

An interview with Takayuki Kitajima, Head of Legal, General Counsel at Takeuchi in Japan. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“The GC community lacks the opportunity to network and exchange practical advice, or develop international / outward facing practices.”

An interview with Andriani Ferti, General Counsel at PNOE in Greece. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? How...

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“While there are some great individual initiatives, there remains a gap in fostering a cohesive, structured network of GCs.”

An interview with Andrea Megale, Head of Legal – Corporate and Investment Banking at BBVA in Italy. How would you describe the state of the...

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“I lead the legal department with a clear mandate: support business growth while embedding risk intelligence into decision-making processes.”

An interview with Andre Margato Alves, Head of Legal & Compliance – Latam at JCB in Brazil. What are the biggest external forces or trends...

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“In a role where we are expected to be both gatekeepers and enablers, it helps enormously to have peers you can turn to.”

An interview with Anastasia Petsinari, General Counsel at Optima Bank in Greece. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“At the end of the day, the best ideas often come from the conversations we have with each other.”

An interview with Amr Wageeh, Chief Legal Officer at KDIPA in Kuwait. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“The key to profitable and sustainable business today is to have a strong ever evolving compliance culture in the organisation.”

An interview with Amar Sundram, General Counsel – Sr. VP Legal & Chief Compliance Officer at NEC Corporation India Pvt Ltd in India. What are...

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“My advice remains simple: don’t assume.”

Amaka Obiora, Group Company Secretary/General Counsel at Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc in Nigeria, makes the case for legal leadership built on diligence, not default....

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“We touch so many parts of the business that our visibility into the depths of the business are unlike the other C-suite roles.”

An interview with Allyson Guy Krause, Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Mynd.ai/Promethean in USA. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“In today’s fast-moving legal world, waiting for instructions is a losing strategy.”

Ali Saad, Corporate & In-house Lawyer at Dyninno Group in Egypt, explains how responsiveness and initiative are the lawyer’s secret weapon in corporate success. In...

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“Today we are required not only to know the law, but also to understand the economic context, anticipate risks, contribute to sustainability and drive innovation.”

An interview with Alfonso Levote, General Counsel and Investor Relations at Rosetti Marino Group of Companies in Italy. How would you describe the state of...

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“I love hearing how others are optimising their legal departments, doing more with less, or streamlining processes to become more efficient.”

An interview with Alejandro Bes, Group General Counsel/CLO at Axmed in Switzerland. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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“Learn from others about effective strategies for managing legal teams, budgets and stakeholder relationships.”

An interview with Ahmed El Hadidi, VP (Confidential) in Saudi Arabia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? The...

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“Compliance is not about rules – it’s about people.”

An interview with Thiago Veloso Costa, Legal Director – Precision Tubing South America at Norsk Hydro in Brazil. What are the biggest external forces or...

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“One needs to know the business decision makers within the company and what drives them.”

An interview with Tommi Mustonen, General Counsel at ReOrbit in Finland. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role as General...

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“Collaboration allows us to learn from peers who have tackled similar issues, avoiding the need to reinvent the wheel.”

An interview with Troy Swan, Company Director, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary at Winc Australia. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“I observe a persistent challenge in adopting new technologies within legal departments.”

An interview with Walquiria Favero, Head of Legal at Nexa Resources in Brazil. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“There’s been a clear shift toward greater collaboration and openness.”

An interview with Wannika Maithi, Head of Legal at Allianz Technology in Thailand. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“I have focused on driving significant value by negotiating favourable outcomes in complex disputes and managing risk proactively.”

An interview with Yasser-Al Attar, General Counsel at NASS Group & Corporation in Bahrain. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your...

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Breaking the bottleneck: how General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel can build a leadership pipeline together.

A perspective from Adrian Moffatt, Executive General Manager, Legal & Corporate at Ausco Modular Group in Australia, on the career gridlock faced by Senior Legal...

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