Malaysia 2026
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Executive vice president, regional group legal, corporate and secretarial affairs | Asahi Holdings
Head of legal and data protection officer (APAC) | Noventiq Holdings
Group head of legal, governance and compliance | Hyundai Motor Malaysia & Hyundai Manufacturing Malaysia
Managing director, legal operations, Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa | FedEx
Legal manager, indirect procurement AMEA | Kellogg Company
Legal manager and company secretary | Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia
Head Legal, Group Global Banking, and Regional Head, Legal | Maybank Investment Bank
Legal and compliance director and company secretary | Carlsberg Malaysia
Senior general manager, legal, corporate secretarial and compliance | Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering Holdings
Associate general counsel - global labour and employment APAC | JABIL
Director of legal affairs and general counsel | Network Innovations
It is a great honour for Legal 500 to bring the second Malaysia-only edition to life. As one of the most forward-looking Southeast Asian legal hubs, Malaysia is home to some of the legal teams of the companies that are driving change in the region. As our previous research into the Southeast Asian in-house legal market gave us a great insight into high-ranking in-house legal leaders in Malaysia, this powerlist edition allowed us to get a deeper insight into the intricacies of the in-house legal community of this fast-growing market.
Since our last research on Malaysia’s in-house legal market individually, in 2023, the evolution of the in-house legal practice has been remarkable. Throughout your interviews, your focus on AI and automatization, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, specialised advisory services, and Malaysia’s growth in the ASEAN trade market has drawn a very innovative and forward-looking picture of the Malaysian in-house legal community.
From the Legal 500 team, a warm congratulations to all the highlighted in-house senior legal talent in this last edition of the GC Powerlist: Malaysia 2026. Thank you for your openness and willingness to share with us your insights on the in-house legal market in the country. We look forward to keeping in touch with and learn from you in the future!
Carmen Godoy Martin
Editor- Corporate Counsel
Legal 500
On 4th August, Legal 500 returned to Bogotá for the launch of the GC Powerlist: Colombia 2026, in partnership with Baker McKenzie.
Guests arrived at Castanyoles Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina for an evening of celebration and networking with peers and colleagues.
Isabel Caine, editor – corporate counsel at Legal 500, kicked off the evening, touching on the increasingly integral role of the GC as a trusted partner and strategic decision maker within the business. Paying tribute to the nominees’ achievements, dedication and commitment over the past year, she reflected on the vital contributions in-house counsel make within their organisations and beyond.
Alejandro Mesa, managing partner at Baker McKenzie Colombia, then delivered a welcome address on behalf of the firm, congratulating those included in the Powerlist and recognising the invaluable partnership between in-house and external counsel.
This year’s Powerlisters were then invited to collect their certificates and have their official photographs taken. The evening continued with lively discussions and networking as attendees shared insights, ideas and experiences over drinks and canapés.
Legal 500 would like to congratulate everyone included in the 2026 edition of the GC Powerlist: Colombia and thank Baker McKenzie for their partnership in bringing this event to life.
