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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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“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 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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“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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“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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“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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“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 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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“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 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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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 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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