Ireland
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
General Counsel and Director of Legal Services | The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)
Associate General Counsel | Spencer Stuart International Ireland Ltd
Ireland Site Lead, International Corporate Director & Assistant General Counsel | Squarespace
Director & Associate General Counsel - Global Corporate | Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
General Counsel | Competitive Capabilities International (CCI)
General Counsel and Company Secretary | AmTrust International Underwriters DAC
Associate General Counsel and Data Protection/Privacy Officer | Shopify
Head of Legal Ireland, Large Corporates & Institutions (LC&I) | Danske Bank
Associate General Counsel and Head of Asset Servicing EMEA | Northern Trust Corporation
Head of Legal, Wealth & Insurance Legal Practice Head | New Ireland Assurance Company plc; Bank of Ireland Group
Legal Director | DePuy Ireland UC (part of the Johnson & Johnson group)
Deputy general counsel M&A, VP Development | Cement Roadstone Holding
Group Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer and Company Secretary | Ryanair
Assistant General Counsel – Ireland | Northern Trust Corporation
Senior Corporate Counsel and Head of Irish Product, Legal | Franklin Templeton
General Counsel and Company Secretary | Grafton Group plc
On 1 September, Legal 500 unveiled the third edition of the GC Powerlist: East Africa, in partnership with leading African law firm ENS. Hosted at the Sankara Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, the event brought together many of the region’s most accomplished in-house lawyers to celebrate a distinguished community of legal leaders shaping the future of business across East Africa.
The evening opened with welcoming remarks from Giulio Tomassi Galanti, Business Development Manager at Legal 500, who highlighted the importance of recognising the dynamic growth and increasing sophistication of the East African legal market. He also reflected on the rigorous research and selection process behind the GC Powerlist series, congratulating this year’s honourees for their exceptional contributions to both the legal profession and the organisations they serve.
Following this introduction, Mahesh Acharya, Managing Partner of ENS Kenya, addressed the audience to commend the individuals recognised in the 2026 edition.
The launch of the GC Powerlist: East Africa 2026 proved a fitting celebration of the region’s leading in-house legal talent. The evening showcased the depth of expertise, influence, and innovation within East Africa’s corporate counsel community, while reaffirming Legal 500’s commitment to recognising and championing its achievements. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s research process and to ENS for once again partnering with Legal 500 to provide a platform that honours these outstanding legal professionals.
On Thursday, 3 September, Legal 500 will host the second launch event celebrating the GC Powerlist: East Africa 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. Building on the success of the Nairobi launch, the event will bring together many of region’s most accomplished in-house counsel and senior legal leaders to recognise their achievements and celebrate the continued growth and influence of the region’s corporate legal community.
