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Corporate culture and in-house legal department performance: an unbreakable bond Strong culture, strong lawyers

January 2025
ManagementGeneral

Abstract

Corporate culture is a fundamental element that permeates every aspect of an organization, including a company's legal department. It defines the values, norms, expectations and behaviours that guide employees in their daily work. It influences not only the way legal decisions are made, but also the overall approach to ethics, risk and the management of internal and external relationships. Corporate culture is like the personality of a company, a unique imprint that distinguishes it from others. Organizational culture always guides our behaviour, both when we work alone but especially when we work as a team.

Author

Portrait image of Alfonso Levote
Alfonso Levote
General Consel & Investor Relations, Rosetti Marino S.p.A., Italy

More than 20 years of experience as General Counsel, gained in companies of significant size and operating in different product sectors, as well as in listed companies.

Company

Rosetti Marino S.p.A.

Rosetti Marino SpA is the parent company of the group of the same name operating internationally in the design, construction and supply of plants - offshore and onshore - for Oil & Gas, Renewables and Carbon Neutrality as well as in the shipbuilding of Tugboats, Supply Vessels and Superyachts ("Naval" sector)

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