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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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”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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”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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”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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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