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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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”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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“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 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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“Good GCs understand the law; impactful GCs understand how legal decisions drive business outcomes.”

An interview with Neha Shankar, Deputy General Counsel at Innovaccer in India What has been the most defining moment of your career as an in-house...

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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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“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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“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 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 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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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 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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