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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 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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“An impactful GC does not merely identify risks; they adeptly articulate the calculated risk that is necessary to pursue business objectives.”

An interview with Maria Gabriela Alvarez de la Fuente, Chief Legal Marketing & Innovation Counsel, LATAM at Colgate-Palmolive in Mexico. What has been the most...

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“The role of law is not to resist change, but to channel it in the right direction.”

An interview with Fatih Ozdemir, Legal and Regulatory Affairs Director at YASED International Investors Association in Turkiye. What are the biggest external forces or trends...

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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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“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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“Networking should extend beyond the mere exchange of best practices; it must focus on the collaborative creation of new models for in-house leadership.”

An interview with Nicolas Rozo Villarraga, General Counsel at UBITS in Colombia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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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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“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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“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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“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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“The GC role can sometimes be isolating – we often deal with complex, high-stakes decisions with no obvious internal sounding board.”

An interview with Natalie Salunke, a Fractional General Counsel in the UK. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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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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“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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“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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“There is so much value in sharing knowledge and experiences with a wide network.”

An interview with Gloria Matovu Kawooya, Associate General Counsel at Trade and Development Bank Group – TDB Group in Kenya. How would you describe 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 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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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’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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“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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“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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