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Teresa Minguez, general counsel and compliance and integrity officer, Porsche Ib\u00e9rica<\/strong><\/p>\n Teresa Minguez is Executive Legal Director & General Counsel at Porsche Ib\u00e9rica and a governance leader with more than 25 years of international experience advising multinational organisations operating in highly regulated, transformation-driven and geopolitically complex environments. Throughout her career, she has combined legal excellence with a strong strategic vision, bringing an enterprise-wide perspective that integrates legal strategy, risk oversight, ESG governance, regulatory policy and corporate responsibility into executive and board-level decision-making.<\/p>\n In her current role, Teresa is a member of the Management Committee, where she contributes to corporate strategy, institutional positioning and organisational resilience within a global automotive group undergoing profound technological and regulatory transformation. She leads legal, compliance and governance functions with a focus on strengthening accountability frameworks, promoting ethical leadership and ensuring sustainable business growth in an evolving European and international landscape. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the intersection between governance, innovation and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n Before moving in-house, Teresa developed her career in leading international law firms, advising on complex cross-border M&A transactions and capital markets operations across European jurisdictions. This foundation provided her with strong technical expertise and a global outlook that continues to inform her approach to governance, regulatory strategy and institutional dialogue. Over time, she has become a recognised voice on the evolving role of General Counsel as strategic leaders contributing not only legal judgement but also business insight, reputational stewardship and forward-looking risk management.<\/p>\n Beyond her executive responsibilities, Teresa is actively engaged in the European legal community. She has served as Board Member of ACC Europe and Chaired its Membership Committee, where she supported initiatives aimed at strengthening professional collaboration and leadership development among in-house community.<\/p>\n She also holds International responsibility at the Madrid Bar Association, contributing to European legal dialogue and promoting cross-border engagement between legal institutions, businesses and policymakers.<\/p>\n Through these roles, she advocates for a modern, connected and influential in-house profession capable of responding to the challenges of digitalisation, sustainability and global regulatory change.<\/p>\n Recognised among the most influential General Counsel in the Iberian region, Teresa is a frequent speaker at international conferences and executive education programmes, addressing topics such as governance, enterprise risk, ESG oversight and the strategic transformation of the legal function. Her leadership approach is grounded in integrity, collaboration and institutional credibility, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive leadership and empowering the next generation of European company lawyers.<\/p>\n Carmen Godoy Mart\u00edn, event and research editor, Legal 500<\/strong><\/p>\n Carmen Godoy Mart\u00edn is part of the editorial team at Legal 500, specialising in the in-house legal community and contributing to the GC Powerlist series.<\/p>\n In her role, Carmen has led research across multiple jurisdictions and engaged extensively with members of the in-house legal community, providing insight into regional developments and the evolving role of general counsel. Her work spans key legal markets in Europe, as well as Latin America, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Alongside her editorial work, she contributes to Legal 500\u2019s international events and initiatives, engaging with senior legal professionals globally.<\/p>\n Carmen brings an international and intersectional educational background, holding a dual degree in Law and Political Science and Public Administration from Universidad Pablo de Olavide, and an MSc in International Security and Global Governance from Birkbeck, University of London. She has built international experience in communications and global affairs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Teresa Minguez, general counsel and compliance and integrity officer, Porsche Ib\u00e9rica Teresa Minguez is Executive Legal Director & General Counsel at Porsche Ib\u00e9rica and a governance leader with more than 25 years of international experience advising multinational organisations operating in highly regulated, transformation-driven and geopolitically complex environments. Throughout her career, she has combined legal excellence … <\/p>\n
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