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“Sometimes the most disruptive thing you can do is strip something back and ask, why are we doing it this way at all?”

Allia Khan, Head of Legal at PoloWorks in the UK, takes a fresh approach to in-house leadership – focusing on building teams differently, simplifying complexity,...

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“When done well, in-house legal is not a control function – it is a growth function.”

From redesigning investment processes to enabling scale, Anweshaa Majumdar Dugar, Senior Legal Counsel at Entrepreneurs First in India, highlights how modern in-house legal teams drive...

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”To be distinguished and impactful, a GC must understand as quickly as possible two things once they get a new role…“

Christos G. Georgiou, Senior Legal Associate at M.S. Security Group in Cyprus, reflects on building an in-house function from the ground up and why understanding...

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“It is critical to focus first on the matters that are truly critical and where legal input can add the greatest value.”

Perspectives from Raghav Handa, Associate General Counsel at Worley in Canada on the evolving in-house role – from legal reviewer to strategic business partner, balancing...

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“There is no perfect recipe for innovation; often, momentum and opportunity arise together, and we must be prepared to act.”

Laura Rudnyanszky, Offerings Counsel Manager at Accenture in Romania, reflects on her experiences on leading legal teams in a complex global environment. What has been...

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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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”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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”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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“I often apply a “green, amber, red” framework or what I call the “Daily Mail test”: if this decision were on the front page tomorrow, how would it reflect on us?”

An interview with Zaheed Hussein, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary (for trading subsidiaries) at Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in UK. What are...

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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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“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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“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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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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“To be a great GC, you need to build ‘wisdom’, not just ‘knowledge’.”

An interview with Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer at Robert Walters in UK. How would you describe the state of the GC Community in your...

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“There seems to be less focus on location and more focus on capabilities, expertise and preference.”

An interview with Dr. Beatrice Vos, Partner/Managing Partner at Stonehaven Cozmix Group/Stonehaven Transactions AG in Belgium. How would you describe the state of the GC...

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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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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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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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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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