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

International Airlines Group (IAG) combines leading airlines in UK, Spain and Ireland to provide a truly global experience to our customers. Our airlines include British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Level. IAG also owns IAG Cargo and IAG Loyalty. The team comprises legal, compliance and company secretariat professionals across the airlines and IAG businesses. The team is based in London, Madrid, Barcelona, Dublin and New York and is involved in a wide range of projects from M&A activities, regulatory, competition and employment law advice, litigation, as well as contracting and commercial advice and managing the compliance program. IAG is listed on the London and Madrid stock exchanges and UK and Spanish corporate governance and securities law issues are handled by our legal and company secretariat teams

Have you had any experiences during your career as a lawyer that stand out as particularly unique or interesting?

I think it is important to get a broad range of legal experience across the business. Taking on new stretch assignments, particularly if they take you to a different country, has really helped with my development. Learn a new skill every two years was a really useful piece of advice I received.

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

Learning agility, excellent communication skills, energy and the ability to manage a broad set of issues. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities: it’s important to love what you do.