How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

Our legal strategy is closely aligned with the organisation’s business objectives and risk tolerance, with legal counsel involved in key strategic decisions. Scenario planning and integrated risk management process ensure that legal considerations are woven into broader business strategies.

To build long-term resilience, we develop robust policies, invest in legal talent, and focus on proactive reputation management. By adopting this approach, we aim to manage legal risks effectively during instability and align our efforts with the broader business goals, enhancing the organisation’s resilience and adaptability in challenging times.

Additionally, I would focus my effort’s team’s on developing a strategy—whether it involves resolving conflicts with clients, streamlining processes, reviewing contracts efficiently from a business perspective, or optimising contract reviews by considering the respective risks in negotiations and in the review of accounts receivable.

What are the major cases or transactions you have been involved in recently?

Recently, I’ve been involved in negotiations that have incorporated innovative technology transactions. These deals have been instrumental in simplifying our clients core processes.

One notable example is our work within the banking industry, I negotiated a contract for the implementation of a platform specifically designed for used car sales. These platforms not only simplify the sales process for this industry, also enhance the overall customer experience by providing a more efficient and user-friendly interface.

Which legal tech organisations or products are helping you in your role?

One tool that has truly stood out is CoPilot. This remarkable platform has been key on simplifying email reviews, summarising calls, and perhaps most impressively, serving as our “paralegal” through its agents. With constant training and feeding the agents with necessary information, COPILOT allows us to access a wealth of information swiftly and efficiently, eliminating the need for the traditional, time-consuming reviews.

The agility and speed at which we can now handle information have significantly enhanced our productivity and effectiveness. I believe that embracing these technological advancements is crucial for our continued success in the legal field.