Dominican Republic
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
General counsel | KPMG Dominicana
Legal and compliance officer | E.T. Heinsen
Legal and compliance director | Primma Valores, Puesto de Bolsa
Vice president of legal and governmental affairs | AES Dominicana
Vice president of business and legal affairs | Lantica Studios
Director of strategic planning | Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL)
General counsel, legal and governance | Banesco Banco Múltiple
Assistant general counsel, legal operations | Phoenix Tower International
Compliance and corporate governance director | Seguros Crecer y AFP Crecer
Senior manager of regulation | Asociacion de Bancos Multiples de la Republica Dominicana
Legal manager | Banco Promerica de la República Dominicana
Legal and compliance director | Banco Atlántico de Ahorro y Crédito
Director of legal and regulatory affairs | Grupo Vimenca
Legal director | Tesoreria de la Seguridad Social (TSS)
Legal manager | Consorcio Energético Punta Cana-Macao (CEPM)
Head of legal and regulatory compliance division | Fiduciaria Popular
Second vice president and director of legal advisory and AML/CFT compliance | MAPFRE Dominicana
Legal senior manager | Consorcio de Tarjetas Dominicanas (CardNET)
Head of legal documentation | Ministry of Finance of Dominican Republic
Legal director | Compañia Dominicana de Teléfonos (Claro)
Legal and regulatory affairs coordinator | Wind Telecom
Legal manager | Consejo Unificado de las Empresas Distribuidoras de Electricidad
Legal, regulatory and AML compliance director | PARVAL Puesto de Bolsa
Vice president, general counsel - Latin America | Phoenix Tower International
Legal manager | Banco Múltiple Promerica de la Republica Dominicana
Legal director | Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Electricas Estatales (CDEEE)
Vice president of legal affairs and regulatory compliance | Banco Múltiple Santa Cruz
Legal and compliance manager | United Capital Puesto de Bolsa
Head of legal | Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Punta Catalina (EGEPC)
On October 2, Legal 500 returned to Copenhagen to host the highly anticipated GC Summit: Denmark 2025 at the Radisson Collection Royal Hotel. The event brought together prominent voices from the legal and business communities to explore the evolving role of in-house counsel in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
The day began with opening remarks from Legal 500’s editorial lead, Francisco Castro, who welcomed attendees and set the tone for the summit. He emphasised the importance of convening the corporate counsel community to engage in meaningful dialogue around the pressing challenges – and emerging opportunities – facing legal teams today.
The first panel delved into crisis management strategies for legal departments. Hanne Marthine Frederiksen, partner at Poul Schmith, and Søren Søndergaard, director at Rud Pedersen, shared practical insights on early risk detection, cross-functional coordination, and post-crisis recovery planning. The discussion underscored the growing expectation for legal teams to lead during periods of uncertainty and equipped attendees with actionable tools to enhance organisational resilience.
The second panel focused on regulatory reform, specifically the EU’s Digital Omnibus proposal and anticipated changes to the GDPR and NIS 2 Directive. Marlene Winther Plas and Christian Wiese Svanberg from DLA Piper Denmark, joined by Heidi Warm from the firm’s Brussels office and Tina Dorthe Nielsen, senior legal counsel at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, offered a practitioner’s perspective on navigating evolving data protection and cybersecurity legislation. The panel highlighted areas where simplification could benefit businesses and improve compliance outcomes.
After a short coffee break, the conversation turned to the insurance industry’s response to emerging global risks. Medea Solevad Plesner, legal director at Kennedys, Anja Deleuran, senior insurance manager at Carlsberg, Thomas Brenøe, director at Insurance and Pension Denmark, Lars Søhøj, financial lines underwriter at Zurich, and Jonas Spangsberg Svensson, attorney at The RiskPoint Group, explored how climate change, geopolitical instability, and the rise of consumer-led class actions are reshaping corporate risk profiles. The panel examined implications for claims handling and the future of insurance solutions across cyber, product liability, property, and D&O.
The final panel of the day addressed how legal teams can position themselves as strategic business partners. Moderated by Francisco Castro, the session featured John F. Kuckleman, group general counsel at Novo Nordisk, and Pia Ullum, legal vice president at Dell Technologies. Both speakers shared compelling examples of how in-house counsel can align more closely with business objectives, demonstrate measurable value, and build influence across the C-suite. The discussion highlighted the shift from reactive legal support to proactive leadership and commercial insight.
To close the event, Francisco Castro thanked all speakers and attendees for their contributions and engagement throughout the day. He reaffirmed Legal 500’s commitment to supporting the in-house legal community through high-impact events and thought leadership. Guests were then invited to enjoy refreshments and informal networking, providing a relaxed setting to continue conversations and forge new connections.
