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“Not everything is perfect, but we learn quickly and readjust together.”

Phil Leung, Head of Legal at Bitget Wallet in Hong Kong, reflects on his journey into in-house leadership and how building trust, embracing technology, and...

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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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”You don’t just manage risk you create trust at speed with all leaders, business partners and shareholders.”

Mahmoud Shafik Youssef, Group General Counsel at Foodics in Saudi Arabia explores how the GC role is evolving into an enterprise trust function – designing...

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”Not every issue is a crisis, even in high-pressure environments, and learning to differentiate between urgency and importance is key.”

Ricardo Cruz, Regional Legal Director at n1co in El Salvador, shares how operating at the centre of a major cross-border acquisition shaped his approach to...

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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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”I’ve always believed that leadership is not about the power you hold, but about the positive change you enable in people’s lives.”

An interview with María Teresa Salazar de García, Global AML Program Manager at Millicom (Tigo) in El Salvador. What qualities do you believe distinguish truly...

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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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“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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“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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“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, General Counsel & Compliance Officer at Kimera in UAE. Since...

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“Networking enables us to get to know the market and also to understand how our colleagues are tackling problems.”

An interview with Luis Graca Rodrigues, Head of Legal Department/Regional Legal Director at Indra/Minsait in Italy. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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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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“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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“With the current economic and geopolitical situation, companies are under high pressure to operate on a lower cost, doing more with fewer resources.”

An interview with Juan Pablo Fernandez, Group General Counsel at TopSource Worldwide in Netherlands. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your...

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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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“I feel I have a duty to share what I’ve learned, help others navigate the challenges we face, and give back to the community.”

An interview with Jose Moscati, General Counsel at DGT Digital Transformation in Brazil. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“There has been a noticeable shift towards greater collaboration and sharing of best practices.”

An interview with Jens Fettig, Head of Legal and Compliance at CGI in Germany. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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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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“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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“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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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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“Legal needs to be a natural part of the transaction team, not a side dish.”

An interview with Fiona Robertson, General Counsel at OSN in UAE. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role as General...

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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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“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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“A challenge I have today, someone else may be experiencing in the future or may already have experienced.”

An interview with Emilie Franklin, Group Legal Counsel at Modaxo Traffic Management in Canada. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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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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“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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“Legal teams, like any other part of the business, need to evolve, challenge inefficiencies, and lead change.”

An interview with Christian Fahey, Senior Managing Director, Deputy General Counsel (EMEA & APAC) at Ankura in UK. What are the biggest external forces or...

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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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“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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“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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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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“I believe that no matter how much you know, there’s always more to discover.”

An interview with Brian M. Dunn, Group General Counsel at Mojay Global Holding Limited in UAE. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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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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“The GC community lacks the opportunity to network and exchange practical advice, or develop international / outward facing practices.”

An interview with Andriani Ferti, General Counsel at PNOE in Greece. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? How...

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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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“We touch so many parts of the business that our visibility into the depths of the business are unlike the other C-suite roles.”

An interview with Allyson Guy Krause, Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Mynd.ai/Promethean in USA. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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“In today’s fast-moving legal world, waiting for instructions is a losing strategy.”

Ali Saad, Corporate & In-house Lawyer at Dyninno Group in Egypt, explains how responsiveness and initiative are the lawyer’s secret weapon in corporate success. In...

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“I love hearing how others are optimising their legal departments, doing more with less, or streamlining processes to become more efficient.”

An interview with Alejandro Bes, Group General Counsel/CLO at Axmed in Switzerland. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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