Namibia 2026
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Group Legal and Company Secretary | Ongos Valley Development
Head: Legal Compliance and Company Secretary | National Disability Council of Namibia
Executive: Regulatory & Corporate Legal Services | CRAN - Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia
Legal Advisor and Licensing Services | Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory (NAMFISA)
Manager: Legal, Complaince and AML | Mobile Telecommunications (MTC)
Anti-Money Laundering Manager(Financial Crime), Governance and Compliance Department | Letshego Holdings NamibiaÂ
Manager: Corporate Communications and Legal ServicesManager | Electricity Control Board (ECB)
Company Secretary and Senior Manager for Legal, Risk and Compliance | Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
General Manager: Governance, Legal and Risk Management | Namibian Agronomic Board
Chief Legal Advisor and Company Secretary | Namibian Ports Authority
Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance | Electricity Control Board
Manager Legal, Complaince, Risk, and Compnay Secretary | Namforce Lide Insurance
Legal Director and Company Secretary | Namibia Breweries
Head of Legal Services and Regulatory Affairs | Telecom NamibiaÂ
Chief Risk and Legal Officer | GIPF (Government Institutions Pension Fund)
Head of Legal, Governance & Compliance, and Company Secretary | Letshego Holdings NamibiaÂ
Head of Legal Services an Company Secretary | Namibia Water Corporation
Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer | Mobile Telecommunications (MTC)
On behalf of Legal 500, I am delighted to introduce the inaugural GC Powerlist: Namibia 2026. This first edition highlights the general counsel and in-house legal teams who play a crucial role in shaping Namibia’s corporate and legal landscape. Through our research, we spoke with professionals who not only provide expert legal guidance but also influence strategy, drive transformation, and support business growth. We were thrilled to receive a strong volume of nominations from Namibian law firms and in-house teams, reflecting the country’s dynamic and highly engaged legal community.
Across Namibia, general counsel are increasingly moving beyond traditional advisory roles. They are central to navigating complex and evolving regulatory frameworks, enabling innovation, supporting governance and compliance priorities, and guiding their organisations through periods of rapid change. The GC Powerlist: Namibia 2026 celebrates those who combine deep legal expertise with leadership, vision, and tangible impact.
Managing uncertainty and building resilience is a common theme. As Josephine Shigwedha explains:
‘Resilience is built through discipline, foresight, and integrity. By maintaining focus, remaining committed to excellence, and grounding all actions in the law, the legal function can serve as a stabilising force during periods of uncertainty.’
A complementary perspective emphasises operational discipline and accountability, as Wahliet Bauleth says:
‘I treat a crisis as both an operational event and a governance test… speed cannot come at the cost of accountability.’
Technology and transformation also feature prominently. As Shigwedha notes, automation is shifting legal teams ‘away from purely reactive roles towards more strategic, data-driven functions,’ while Bauleth emphasises that AI is a ‘force-multiplier in operational compliance rather than a substitute for legal judgment.’ Taken together, these perspectives highlight the strengths of Namibia’s in-house legal community: resilient, strategically minded, and forward-looking.
Legal teams are increasingly doing more than managing risk; they are helping shape business strategy, informing key decisions, and delivering measurable impact. The GC Powerlist: Namibia 2026 reflects this shift across the country’s legal community: from risk management to strategic influence, from technical advice to business impact, and from individual contribution to collaborative excellence. We are pleased to present this inaugural GC Powerlist in Namibia, recognising the legal professionals who are shaping the future of corporate law while connecting local insight with global influence.
On Tuesday, Legal 500 had the pleasure of welcoming this year’s cohort to the GC Powerlist Spain 2026 launch event in Madrid: an evening celebrating the country’s in-house excellence shaping the legal landscape of today and tomorrow.
The evening, hosted in partnership with DLA Piper, brought together at Club Matador some of the most renowned names in the Spanish in-house legal market. This year’s reception welcomed senior in-house professionals from across industries, representing some of the most prominent companies in the country.
Carmen Godoy, lead editor of this edition of the GC Powerlist: Spain at The Legal 500, opened the evening by addressing more than 100 corporate legal professionals in attendance. In her remarks, Godoy highlighted how the research revealed Spain’s in-house legal community to be increasingly strategic and forward-looking. General counsel are evolving into key business partners, embracing innovation with pragmatism while providing resilience and stability in uncertain environments. With a strong focus on governance, compliance, sustainability, and leadership, these findings reflect a community that is strategic, innovative, and deeply human.
Following Godoy, Francisco Cerezo and César Herrero, managing partners of DLA Piper and hosts of the evening, addressed the audience, highlighting the importance of promoting spaces for exchange and recognition within the in-house legal community shaping modern business.
After their remarks, Carmen Godoy and David Freeman, on behalf of The Legal 500, proceeded with the certificate ceremony, during which each Powerlister was invited to the stage to collect their certificate.
This year’s GC Powerlist event in Madrid served as an excellent opportunity for awardees to connect and exchange reflections with their professional peers and the Legal 500 team.
On behalf of the entire team at The Legal 500, we extend our warmest congratulations to all those included in this edition of the GC Powerlist: Spain. You stand as an example of the talent, leadership, and vision driving the evolution of the general counsel role in the country.
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to DLA Piper, our sponsor, for joining us in recognising the exceptional talent driving progress across Spain’s legal profession. And, of course, to each of the honourees who shared their time and insights with us. It has been a privilege to share your stories and celebrate the enduring impact you make every day.
