Luxembourg 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Head of legal, VP&C | Vodafone, Procurement and Connectivity
General counsel and regulatory affairs director, EMEA and APAC | Experian
Head of legal and compliance | H2O Partners Luxembourg
Head of legal funds group - executive committee | Franklin Templeton International Services
Director, Head of Legal - Fund Services | BDO
Conducting Officer – Head of Legal and Compliance | Ocorian Luxembourg
Partner, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Executive Partner | Aermont Capital
Managing partner, general counsel, head of legal and compliance | Optimum Asset Management
Managing Director - Tax & Fund Administration team leader | Tristan Capital Partners
Managing director, legal an dompliance | Shaftesbury Asset Management
Deputy general counsel, international advisory services | CBRE
Chief of risk, legal and compliance and member of senior management committee | Idi Emerging Markets Partners
Director, EMEA treasury – corporate and shared services | Becton & Dickinson Company
Head of legal | Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management
General counsel and vice president EMEA | Gates Corporation
Head of Risk and Compliance & Conducting Officer | Mindful Capital Partners
Secretary general and general counsel | European Investment Fund (EIF)
Group executive vice president, global general counsel and chief compliance officer, managing director | Docler Holding Luxembourg
Managing Director, Head of Legal & Tax | JAB Holding Company
Chairman of Board & Risk and Compliance Officer | Alpha Group
Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer & Member of the Corporate Functions Team | Astorg
General counsel, head of legal | KPMG Luxembourg
Chief Legal Officer - Waste Management Solutions | Xeon International Private Equity
It has once again been an absolute pleasure to spotlight the exceptional in-house legal talent that Luxembourg has to offer in the 2025 edition of the GC Powerlist: Luxembourg. Building on the success of our inaugural edition, this year’s publication continues to celebrate the insightful, forward-thinking, and highly skilled lawyers who are shaping the legal and business landscape of this dynamic country at the very heart of the European business ecosystem.
Interviewing this year’s cohort of outstanding legal professionals was both an honor and an inspiration. Their deep expertise, strategic acumen, and unwavering dedication to excellence are not only impressive, but vital to the continued success of the organisations they serve.
This edition is a tribute to their remarkable contributions—from navigating complex cross-border matters and leading high-stakes transactions, to pioneering innovative legal solutions, including the integration of emerging technologies such as AI. Their stories reflect a dynamic profession that is constantly evolving, and they exemplify the calibre of counsel that Luxembourg continues to foster – especially at a time when external challenges are more numerous and complex than at any other time in recent history.
Alongside Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg, Legal 500 is proud to share their achievements and insights, and we hope this edition continues to inspire the wider legal and business community, both within Luxembourg and beyond.
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.
