Hong Kong 2026
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Head of Legal and Insurance - Legal, Insurance and Company Secretary | Analogue Holdings Limited
Group Chief Legal, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs Officer and Company Secretary | DFI Retail Group
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | IEIT SYSTEMS Co., Ltd
General Counsel and Company Secretary | First Pacific Company Limited
Managing Director – Head Legal IB Global Banking APAC & General Counsel Hong Kong | UBS
Managing Director, Regional Head of Legal Corporate & Institutional Banking Asia and Deputy General Counsel International | HSBC
Regional General Counsel, Asia & Middle East | G4S
Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Legal and Compliance | China International Capital CorporationÂ
General Counsel for Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance, Asia Pacific & Middle East; Interim Global Head of Compliance | Natixis
Director of the Board Office and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer | China Onetech Holdings
Executive Director, Legal and General Counsel for the Europe and Middle East & Africa Geographies | Lenovo
Director-General Counsel and Company Secretary | Hang Lung Properties
CEO Office – Strategic Advisor and Group General Counsel | New World Development Company Limited
Senior Vice President, General Counsel Asia Pacific | Colgate-Palmolive
Head of Legal, Macquarie Capital Asia and Co-Regional General Counsel | Macquarie Capital
Senior Director – Head of Legal, Group Legal Affairs | CLP Group
Global Head of Legal & General Counsel Asia Pacific | Allianz Global Investors
Head of Legal and Company Secretary | The Hong Kong and China Gas Company
Director, Head of Investment Banking Legal (ECM) | China International Capital Corporation (International) Limited
Group general counsel, head of compliance | CK Hutchison Holdings
Vice President and Group General Counsel - APAC | Allegis Group
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer | Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Chief Compliance Officer, General Manager & Head of Legal & Compliance Department | Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Executive Director Legal and Compliance, General Counsel | The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Executive Director of the Legal Services Division | Securities and Futures Commission
 General Counsel, Board Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer | COSCO SHIPPING Ports
Head of Legal and Compliance (HK & Overseas) | Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited
Senior Managing Director and Deputy Chief Legal Officer, International | Blackstone
Head of Global Markets Legal Asia Pacific | Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
On July 1st, Legal 500 unveiled the fourth edition of the GC Powerlist: Portugal 2026, in partnership with PLMJ. Hosted once again on the rooftop terrace of the firm’s Lisbon office under a blazing summer sun, the event brought together many of Portugal’s most accomplished in-house lawyers to celebrate this distinguished community of legal leaders.
Returning to its individual-focused format, this year’s edition marked the reintroduction of the Rising Stars category, recognising some of the country’s most promising emerging in-house counsel. It also saw the world debut of the Transnational Leaders category, highlighting general counsel whose leadership and influence extend beyond national borders and whose responsibilities span multiple jurisdictions.
The evening commenced with a welcome address from Legal 500’s editorial lead Francisco Castro, who emphasised the importance of continuously evolving the publication to reflect the realities of Portugal’s in-house legal market. He highlighted the rigorous research and selection process behind the GC Powerlist series and congratulated the honourees for their outstanding contributions to the profession and the organisations they serve.
Following this introduction, Bruno Ferreira, Managing Partner of PLMJ, took to the stage to congratulate those recognised in this year’s edition. In his remarks, he underscored the increasingly strategic role of in-house counsel in supporting business growth, navigating complexity, and driving legal excellence. He also reflected on the transformative impact that AI is having on the legal function and the opportunities it presents for corporate legal teams.
Concluding the formal proceedings, Alexandra Reis, Senior Counsel at Tabaqueira and a recipient in the inaugural Transnational Leaders category, shared a few reflections on the significance of recognising in-house lawyers and the value of fostering a strong, connected legal community. Drawing on her own experiences, she spoke about the importance of networking, knowledge-sharing and celebrating a profession whose contributions often take place behind the scenes.
The launch of the GC Powerlist: Portugal 2026 proved to be a fitting celebration of the country’s leading in-house legal talent. The evening showcased the depth, expertise, and influence of Portugal’s corporate counsel community while reaffirming Legal 500’s commitment to recognising and championing its achievements. We extend our sincere thanks to all those who participated in this year’s research process, and to PLMJ for once again partnering with Legal 500 to provide a platform that honours these exceptional legal professionals.
