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“Saying ‘no’ is rarely difficult. Helping the business achieve its objectives safely and pragmatically is where the real skill lies.”

Kim David Lexner, General Counsel and Member of Executive Management Team at Calibrium AG in Switzerland, shares why judgement, trust, and commercial understanding remain the...

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“The most effective GCs will be those who can maintain quality and judgement while building leaner, more data-driven and commercially focused legal functions.”

From AI governance to geopolitical uncertainty, Mark Hultum, Head of Legal, Middle East & Africa for Deutsche Bank, examines the forces transforming the General Counsel...

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“The future GC will not only interpret the law but will help shape how organisations operate within an increasingly complex global regulatory environment.”

As legal, commercial, and investment responsibilities continue to converge, Mahmoud Hamza Elhawary, Investment & Legal Affairs Director at Kuwait Innovation Center, explores why the modern...

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“Stepping into the GC role forced me to shift from ‘supporting the business’ to ‘shaping the business’.”

The journey from commercial counsel to General Counsel is about more than greater responsibility – it is about becoming a strategic architect of the business....

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“Looking back, that was the moment I moved from being a legal advisor to becoming a real business partner.”

From supporting decisions to enabling them, the expectations of today’s General Counsel have changed significantly. Marta Ziolkowska-Nasinska, General Counsel at Ferrero in Poland, shares the...

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“Businesses no longer need extensive legal memoranda, they need clarity, speed, and practical solutions.”

From AI adoption to business transformation, the role of the General Counsel is changing rapidly. Larissa Cenan, Head of Legal, Ethics & Compliance Officer at...

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“Every day, I see the need for the GC to step in and help leadership feel comfortable taking a decision.”

The future of the GC role is less about having all the answers and more about helping organisations make confident decisions in uncertain environments. Joao...

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“Advice that arrives at the end of a process can only validate or block. Advice that arrives at the start can shape the deal.”

The most effective legal advice rarely arrives at the end of a process. Pedro Campagnac, Head of Legal at Indie Campers, examines why modern GCs...

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“The true value of an in-house legal team lies in its ability to anticipate risks, unlock opportunities, and shape sustainable growth trajectories.”

For Lucky Popli, Vice President Legal, Cellulosic Fibres Business at Aditya Birla Group in India, impactful legal leadership is about much more than legal expertise...

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