Southeast Asia
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
General counsel and senior vice president | Frontiir
General counsel Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan and India | EssilorLuxottica
Senior vice president of legal, compliance and privacy; corporate secretary | Privy
General counsel region ASEAN, Australia | Siemens
Senior vice president and head of legal, APACÂ | Publicis Groupe
Managing director, general counsel at Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Funds | Macquarie Asset Management
Corporate secretary, chief compliance officer, senior vice president, chief legal officer | Aboitiz Power
Corporate secretary, corporate governance group head and chief legal officer | Ayala Corporation
Managing director, global counsel ethics and compliance | Accenture
Senior executive vice president, head of legal and compliance | CIMB Thai Bank
Managing director of legal for Southeast Asia and North Pacific | FedEx Express
General counsel of Asia-Pacific | Revantage Asia-Pacific
Group general counsel, head of secretariat and compliance | CapitaLand Investment
General manager; head of Group legal, compliance and risk management; Group integrity officer; Group data protection officer | Warisan TC Holdings
Lead senior counsel, CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, APAC | CBRE
Asia-Pacific general counsel and global head of ESG legal | SHEIN Group
Senior director, legal affairs and general counsel | Kulicke and Soffa
Director of corporate services and general counsel | Eastern Pacific Shipping
Vice president and assistant general counsel | IBM Asia-Pacific and Japan
General counsel and vice president corporate development | Campana Group
Vice president – legal, ethics and compliance; corporate secretary and data protection officer | Manila Water
General counsel and chief compliance officer, APAC | CBRE Investment Management
Asia-Taiwan general counsel; CBG Philippines; and GSC general counsel | 3M
Chief legal and compliance officer, Aboitiz Group general counsel | Aboitiz Equity Ventures
Director of legal and corporate affairs, APAC | Infront Sports and Media
Executive vice president, legal and international projects | Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA)
Group general counsel and chief sustainability officer | Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Chief operating officer and general counsel Asia-Pacific | Aquila Clean Energy APAC
Vice president legal and compliance | Singapore Airlines
General counsel and executive vice president corporate services | BW Group
Vice president, structuring and regulatory affairs; head of legal | Aboitiz InfraCapital
Head of legal affairs, Michelin E2A region (East Asia and Australia) | Michelin Asia-Pacific
Head of legal | PVEP (PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation)
Senior vice president, regional head of compliance and regulatory, APAC | OMERS Administration
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.
