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

Over the past twelve months, I have been involved in several key projects, including supporting major corporate transactions and leading regulatory reviews in response to recent legislative changes. My role has centered on coordinating cross-functional teams, providing strategic legal guidance and ensuring our business objectives align with legal requirements.

Can you describe an instance where your legal advice directly influenced business strategy or commercial objectives?

Legal has been significantly involved in the implementation of the large exposures regulation and has done advocacy efforts to point out issues with the regulation which resulted in a regulatory project to change the regulation.

What key trends should in-house counsel be monitoring over the coming months?

In-house counsel should keep a close eye on the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly open finance regulation and evolution on prudential requirements. The increasing adoption of digital tools and automation also presents new challenges and opportunities.

How can in-house counsel use AI to improve efficiency while maintaining quality, governance and integrity within legal teams?

AI can streamline document review, contract analysis and compliance monitoring, freeing up time for higher-value work. However, it’s crucial to balance efficiency with oversight to maintain integrity and ensure that governance standards are upheld.