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ARTICLE · 19 APRIL 2024

The General Counsel As A Business Partner In A Rapidly Changing World

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Developments in EU law are unfolding rapidly.

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Klaas Van Der Graaf
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The General Counsel as a business partner in a rapidly changing world

Developments in EU law are unfolding rapidly. These developments can be seen as annoying obstacles or as an invitation to creatively find solutions and implementations. The General Counsel acts as a linking pin between business demands and this evolving legal landscape and can play a vital role in realizing new opportunities.

European developments: legal complexity is increasing
Trade and commerce are increasingly subject to legal rules and requirements. The EU legislator also plays a big role in this trend. EU law increasingly dominates the legal landscape throughout various areas. This e.g. includes rules on product liability (new PLD), sustainability reporting (CSRD/CSDDD), AI (AI Act), consumer protection (Omnibus II, Right to Repair), data protection (GDPR, Data Act), platform services (Digital Markets Act), cybersecurity (NIS-2, DORA), green goals (CRMA, Net-Zero Industry Act), and

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