GC Experiences

GC Experiences is a new video interview series, documenting the versatility of in-house lawyers in the 21st century. Sitting down with UK’s leading corporate counsel, GC magazine tackles some of the biggest challenges faced within the legal profession.

By taking off the suit and tie and stepping out of the office, we explore the crucial role general counsel play behind the scenes in guiding, advising and assisting interesting and iconic companies around the world.

Biopharma

Torbjörn Hallberg

SVP and global general counsel

Sobi

GC sits down with Torbjörn Hallberg of international biopharmaceutical company Sobi to uncover what is top of mind for 2022.

Covid-19

Amr Wageeh

General legal counsel

Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority

GC magazine journeys to Kuwait to investigate the challenges presented by the Covid crisis. Amr Wageeh, general legal counsel at Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority shares his experiences.

Consumer goods

David Dwyer

General counsel – SE Asia, Australia and New Zealand

Unilever

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses around the world to re-evaluate their priorities. Multinational consumer goods company Unilever are among those who have had to transform business practices. David Dwyer shares how his legal team has navigated these challenges.

New Beginnings

Juan Antonio Castro Molina

Chief legal officer

Grupo Intercorp

2020 has been a memorable year for corporate counsel the world round. GC speaks to chief legal officer Juan Antonio Castro Molina, to uncover why a new year brings new opportunities for his legal team at Grupo Intercorp.

Food and Beverage

Clare Wardle

General counsel

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP)

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) makes, sells and distributes some of the world’s best loved brands to more than 300 million people across Western Europe. GC sits down with Clare Wardle to find out how her legal team has been navigating 2020.

Fashion

Georgina McManus

Global general counsel

Manolo Blahnik

Manolo Blahnik is a luxury designer brand, known for its timeless shoe designs. GC uncovers, how this high fashion label has evolved in 2020, by stepping into the shoes of global general counsel, Georgina McManus.

Food & Beverage

Joseph Chan

Chief legal officer

Yum China

GC magazine crosses to Shanghai, to speak with Joseph Chan about how Yum China has navigated the challenges brought in 2020.

Fashion

Sara Citterio

Group general Counsel

Trussardi

GC magazine catches up with group general counsel Sara Citterio, to discover how Trussardi, Italian designer brand, is coping.

Food & Beverage

Damien Atkins

General Counsel

The Hershey Company

Damien Atkins discusses with GC the ups and downs of what has been a challenging year so far.

Charity

Ruth Atherton

Deputy General Counsel

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Ruth Atherton shares with GC the crucial role lawyers are playing on the frontlines of this global pandemic.

Covid-19

Martin Bowen

Chief Legal Officer

Dyson

GC speaks to Martin Bowen, CLO at Dyson about breathing new life into the fight against Covid-19 Pandemic.

Conservation

Simon Lee

Head of legal, governance and risk

Zoological Society of London

GC spends a day with Simon Lee to uncover the vital role in-house lawyers play in protecting the planet for the next generation.