How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crisis to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

During times of instability, my legal approach focuses on swift risk assessment, clear stakeholder communication, and reviewing contracts to ensure flexibility. I stay on top of regulatory changes and work closely with the IS&T team to strengthen data protection and cybersecurity. These measures help maintain LVMH Japan’s legal resilience and protect its interests.

Given the current geopolitical shifts and growing uncertainties around international free trade, has your company’s risk profile evolved, and are you taking measures to address these challenges?

Yes, our risk profile has increased due to geopolitical changes. We’re responding by enhancing trade compliance, conducting scenario planning, monitoring legal developments, strengthening contract terms, and integrating these risks into our broader risk framework to safeguard LVMH Japan’s operations.

What factors influence your team’s decision to use external legal services versus handling matters in-house, and what criteria are used to evaluate their performance?

We engage external counsel when we need specialised expertise, have capacity constraints, or require independent input on sensitive issues. In-house teams handle matters where business knowledge, cost control, strong relationships, and confidentiality are key. We assess external counsel based on their expertise, responsiveness, cost-efficiency, project handling, results, and overall client service.