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Fighting Fires | Disaster Response
General counsel are often referred to as firefighters as they actively work with business partners to guide companies out of times of crisis. But what happens when the crisis is not a metaphorical fire – but an actual fire?
Trusted advisor: women in leadership | Being the change
In a collaboration between GC and Finnegan, key partners and senior in-house clients explore the challenges for women in assuming leadership roles in the legal industry, through a series of videos and extensive editorial.
GC Experiences
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In Conversation: Othelia Langner, head of legal and compliance (Southern Africa and SSA), Medtronic
In Conversation
With a career in private practice taking her from South Africa to London, Moscow and Kazakhstan, Langner went in-house at global medical device company, Medtronic. She shares the challenges and rewards of her role.
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Beauty’s Black Market
The dark side of cosmetics
If it appears to be a steal, it probably is. GC speaks to industry experts and heavyweight lawyers within the world’s most popular cosmetic brands about the challenges of dealing with the global proliferation of counterfeit cosmetics.
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In Conversation: Rupert Skellett, General Counsel, Beggars Group
In Conversation
As general counsel for one of the UK’s premier record companies, Skellett tells GC about the realities of being at the forefront of negotiations with some of the world’s most exciting artists.
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Banking on legal
Parting thoughts
Having spent over 20 years serving as in-house counsel in South Africa, HSBC Africa general counsel Henk Crouse has been one of the few constant presences within his company. As this chapter in his life is set to close in the near future, Crouse looks back on his time at HSBC, discloses his keys to success and looks to the future.
GC + Finnegan: Trusted Advisor – Women in Leadership
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In Conversation: Dan Webster, Group General Counsel, Harrods
In Conversation
Webster talks to GC about what it takes to advise one of the world’s most recognized department stores.
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All in the mind
What makes executives tick?
GC picks the brains of psychologists to uncover insights for corporate counsel to bear in mind…
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GC Insider: Timo Matthias Spitzer
Leadership with integrity
Internationally acclaimed GC Timo Matthias Spitzer, chairman of The Legal 500 GC Powerlist advisory board for Germany, ACC Global and European Counsel Award Winner 2019, adjunct professor and board member of the Institute for Law and Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, makes the case for human(e) leadership with integrity.
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In Conversation: Alex Scudamore, head of legal, Wimbledon – The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited
In Conversation
As head of legal at Wimbledon, Scudamore has the unique task of advising one of the United Kingdom’s most treasured brands. She talks about her journey to Wimbledon and the challenges faced by the organisation.
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Changing Gears
Road Regulation
Autonomous vehicle technology is already redefining the way businesses and cities around the world approach transport. With the transportation revolution well underway, GC magazine speaks to the industry’s lawyers and thought leaders about the road ahead for autonomous vehicles.
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In Conversation: Ria Sanz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Compliance and Company Secretary, AngloGold Ashanti
In Conversation
Sanz considers the keys to success and the importance of values when heading a legal and compliance team in the mining sector.
Interviews
Interview with: Kresna Panggabean and Benny Bernarto, TNB & Partners
GC: What do you see as the main points that differentiate TNB & Partners from your competitors? Kresna Panggabean (KP): We are one of the few international firms operating a disputes practice in Indonesia. Most international businesses know that Indonesian courts can be notoriously challenging to navigate and that the legal market for dispute resolution …
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In Conversation: Rupert Skellett, General Counsel, Beggars Group
GC: Tell us about your pathway into law? Rupert Skellett (RS): I initially read English Literature at University and ended up working in book publishing for Penguin. But, I decided that wasn’t for me, and I felt that I needed some kind of “skill” that would make me employable: I was great at analysing and …
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In Conversation: Dan Webster, Group General Counsel, Harrods
GC: Tell me about your pathway into law? Dan Webster (DW): I studied law at the London School of Economics and went to law school in Chester. I got a training contract at what is now CMS Cameron McKenna. I qualified in litigation, stayed a couple of years at CMS and then then moved to …
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In Conversation: Alex Scudamore, head of legal, Wimbledon – The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited
GC: Could you tell us about your pathway into law? Alex Scudamore (AS): I read French and German at Bristol University, and then completed the law conversion course. Prior to starting that, I took the usual route of looking at different options in terms of what I might want to do. I ended up completing …
In Conversation: Ria Sanz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Compliance and Company Secretary, AngloGold Ashanti
GC: Could you tell me about your current role, and your journey to where you are now? Ria Sanz (RS): I’m currently Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Compliance and Company Secretary for AngloGold Ashanti (AGA). I’ve been at the company for almost nine years, but I’ve served as general counsel of publicly listed companies for …
In Conversation: Othelia Langner, head of legal and compliance (Southern Africa and SSA), Medtronic
Othelia Langner is speaking in her personal capacity, and not on behalf of Medtronic. GC: Can you tell me about your current role and your career journey leading to it? Othelia Langner (OL): I’m currently responsible for legal and compliance for the Southern African and Sub-Saharan regions. I followed the ‘standard’ route to qualify as …
Michael Bruce
GC: How did you become involved with representing Procter & Gamble’s diversity and inclusion initiatives? Earlier this year, I was invited to an external training session by MARC (Men Advocating for Real Change). It was very eye-opening for me because, as a man you might say ‘Sure, I’m all in favour of D&I and equality’, …
María Gabriela Alvarez de la Fuente
I began my career as a legal assistant at court while I was still studying law at Buenos Aires University. After graduating law school, I spent three years in private practice before moving to BASF Argentina S.A. as an in-house corporate lawyer. In 2003, I had seen a job advertised at BASF and I found …
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