What are the key projects that you have been involved in over the past 12 months?

Over the past 12 months, I have been involved in a wide range of strategic and high-impact projects spanning disputes, contract negotiation, compliance, and regulatory matters. Due to the sensitivity of these issues, I respectfully request that none of the content below be published.

What do you think are the most important attribute for a modern in-house counsel to possess?

As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, modern in-house counsel must adapt and lead in this evolving environment. First, technological fluency is essential, not to become engineers, but to understand the language of the AI industry, how these tools function, and the legal risks they may present, from data privacy concerns to algorithmic bias.

Second, in-house counsel must be able to leverage AI tools effectively, using them to enhance efficiency and optimise the allocation of time, cost, and legal resources.

Third, it is equally important to understand the ethical limitations of AI, ensuring that its deployment within the organisation aligns with principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability.

By combining technical awareness with sound legal judgment, in-house lawyers can help drive responsible and effective AI use.

Based on your experience in the past, are there any trends in the legal or business world that you are keeping an eye on, of which you think other in-house lawyers should be mindful?

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in daily business operations across various sectors, its use inevitably brings legal and ethical risks. While digitalisation has enabled easier access to and use of information, it has also heightened exposure to cyber threats, such as hacking. The widespread collection and processing of personal data have advanced rapidly but so have the risks of privacy breaches and infringements on data subjects’ rights. Furthermore, the growing concentration of data in the hands of a few major tech companies poses systemic concerns.

In this context, in-house counsel should actively participate in legislative processes — such as public consultations and regulatory hearings — to help shape balanced frameworks that promote innovation while safeguarding individual rights.

As regulations around AI become more complex and fragmented, in-house legal teams must remain agile and well-informed. Leveraging AI tools internally will become increasingly important to stay ahead of regulatory trends and manage compliance efficiently.