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“I foster innovation through three pillars: mindset, process, and tools.”

Mahmoud Elbadawy, Senior Legal Affairs – Corporate at etisalat by e& Egypt, shares his understanding of how the legal function is evolving from a traditional...

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“The future of the profession lies in being seen not as an obstacle, but as a catalyst for responsible growth.”

Montasser Elmasry, Legal & Compliance Manger at Cemex in Egypt, reflects on how the role of the modern GC is being redefined from risk gatekeeper...

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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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“The most valuable thing a GC can offer isn’t certainty – it’s clarity in uncertainty.”

Shaun Cothill, Associate General Counsel – Head of Digital, Data & AI at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited discusses the evolving role of legal leadership...

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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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”The best in‑house lawyers are pragmatic enablers who help businesses move forward safely and intelligently.”

Gulfam Hussain, Chief Legal Officer at Edamah in Bahrain shares his perspective on the evolution of the GC role – from technical legal advisor 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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“Maintaining balance starts with perspective – recognising that high performance is sustained through self-discipline, not constant intensity.”

An interview with Dr. Jamil Eladawi, Legal & Contracts Manager at KRH in Kuwait. What has been the most defining moment of your career as...

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“The most meaningful discussions are the ones that challenge my thinking and offer practical insight I can apply.”

An interview with Moulham Al Chawa, General Counsel at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) IN UAE. How would you describe the state of the...

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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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“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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“There has been a noticeable increase in the use of technology and data analytics to enhance legal operations and decision-making processes.”

An interview with Mahmoud Mahrous, Legal Director NALI at Unilever in Egypt. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? ...

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“There is beauty in letting some things go and focus on what truly matters.”

An interview with Meltem Ozker Gunduz, General Counsel at GE Healthcare in UAE. What are the biggest external forces or trends currently shaping your role...

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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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“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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“Networking gives a human touch to professional working relationships which fosters mutual respect between colleagues.”

An interview with Mustasan Mir, Group Chief Legal Counsel at Burjeel Holdings in UAE. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in...

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“Every conversation has the potential to spark innovative ideas.”

An interview with Nicoleta (Niki) Mihalache, Executive General Counsel at Baker Hughes in UAE. 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 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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“My goal is to build a trusted peer network where we can share both successes and challenges openly.”

An interview with Roopak Sehgal, Senior Legal Counsel at Sharaka Holdings in Qatar. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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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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“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 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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“At the end of the day, the best ideas often come from the conversations we have with each other.”

An interview with Amr Wageeh, Chief Legal Officer at KDIPA in Kuwait. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region?...

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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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“Learn from others about effective strategies for managing legal teams, budgets and stakeholder relationships.”

An interview with Ahmed El Hadidi, VP (Confidential) in Saudi Arabia. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your region? The...

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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 at OpenText, on the differences between following a private practice or...

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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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