Team size: 35

What are the key projects that you have been involved in over the past twelve months?

Over the past twelve months, I have led and contributed to several high-impact projects across 21 jurisdictions, focusing on regulatory, commercial, litigation, and reputational matters.

What are the key trends that in-house counsel should be monitoring in 2026?

As businesses enter an era of accelerated change, legal teams are no longer just guardians of compliance – they are architects of resilience and growth. In 2026, in-house counsel in the EU face a landscape defined by rapid regulatory expansion, technological disruption, and competitiveness pressures, with AI governance, cybersecurity, ESG and heightened antitrust scrutiny at the top of the agenda. Major trends shaping the transformation of in-house legal teams include the widespread adoption of AI across businesses, which is impacting legal teams and requiring them to keep pace with changing regulations and new forms of risk. Legal roles and skill sets are evolving – data literacy has become a core competency as organisations become more data-driven. Business leaders now prioritise operational effectiveness over pure subject matter expertise, viewing legal leaders as business strategists with legal skills. To meet these expectations, legal leaders must adopt a more dynamic and flexible approach to team management than ever before. Technology is enabling this shift, giving in-house legal teams a more strategic purpose and positioning them as a competitive advantage for the business.

The bottom line: in-house legal teams are undergoing profound transformation. Once seen primarily as cost centers focused on compliance, they are now emerging as key strategic partners driving business success. With rapid advances in AI and data analytics, legal departments face both challenges and opportunities to redefine their purpose and value – cementing their role as critical enablers of resilience, innovation, and growth.

How do you prioritise diversity and inclusion within your legal department, and what initiatives have you implemented to foster a more inclusive work environment?

Diversity is a cornerstone of our legal department’s success. We foster an inclusive culture through initiatives that promote diverse representation in leadership roles and strategic projects, encourage cross-market collaboration, and create open forums where every voice is heard. To support this, we have implemented DE&I and mentorship programs, alongside flexible work arrangements that accommodate different needs, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded in both our culture and our operations. Diversity and inclusion not only strengthen our organisation by bringing a wider range of perspectives and ideas, but also help develop our people by creating an environment where talent can thrive, innovate, and grow.