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During his time as the leading port developer’s general counsel, Emil Pellicer has reduced reliance on external lawyers and heightened efficiency through standardising documentation and processes. He is praised for his ‘proactive approach’ and his effective steps to bring legal into the decision-making process at an earlier stage. ‘There is an expectation within the company that legal advice will not only be technically spot-on but also reflect the commercial realities of the company’, Pellicer says. ‘This means my team and I must have an extensive and intimate knowledge of the company and its business. I love this aspect of my work’. ‘Growing Emirati talent’, he says, has also been a focus. ‘We have been lucky enough to have had some very real successes regarding this issue’.