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C A T H E R I N E M c G R E G O R A N D C A T H E R I N E R O D G E R S
WELCOME TO THE FIRST EDITION OF
GC
.
When people hear the name, many ask if the
magazine is only designed for those in the
top legal job. Not at all. We are using the term
‘general counsel’ in its broadest sense. Our aim
is to focus on the entire in-house experience,
including the specific issues that crop up when
working as a key part of the business. Our parent
company The Legal 500 has launched
GC
as part
of its ongoing commitment to providing quality
and pertinent content for in-house counsel
across the globe.
Nowadays, most company lawyers are, or will
have to become, much more than just lawyers.
For many of you, the reality is that legal can only
occupy a fraction of your time. You need to be
able to turn your hand to a whole range of issues,
both legal and non-legal.
It’s that term ‘general’ that is the key
differentiator from private practice lawyers. Even
in some of the largest legal teams where there
is greater potential for specialisation, the nature
and demands of working so integrally with
the business necessitate a greater breadth of
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