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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, Regional Head of Legal & Compliance – Middle East &...

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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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“I particularly enjoy discussions that relate to the leadership of legal, compliance or governance teams to support business growth.”

An interview with Peter Ho, former General Counsel & Company Secretary at Tyman plc in the UK. How would you describe the state of the...

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Who is afraid of the General Counsel?

A perspective on how the role of General Counsel has evolved in Romania from Gabriela Popescu, Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Lead, Central Europe at...

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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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“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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“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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“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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From GC to law firm leadership: a growing trend

A perspective from Candice Gidney, General Counsel at Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education, commenting on how former GCs are reshaping law firm leadership and...

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

An interview with Stanley Lui, Legal Director – Asia at TI Automotive in Hong Kong. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping...

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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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“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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“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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“I hope to contribute to and benefit from a collective effort to elevate the strategic role of legal departments.”

An interview with Andre Maia, Legal Director South America at Sibelco Group in Brazil. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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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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In-house vs. private practice: two legal worlds, one career path

A perspective from William D Marcum, Director Legal – AI/Analytics, Legal Tech and OEM, on the differences between following a private practice or in-house career...

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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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