The In-House Counsel's Identity Crisis: How Inhouse Counsel Can Improve Their Value
“When are you coming back to legal practice?”
This question, from a young associate surprised me. I was called to the bar twenty years ago (when he was seven years old)....Read more

Allan Rwakakooko
Lawyer, Umeme, Uganda
Seizing the Opportunity to Influence Legislation and Policy
Opportunities to influence legislation and engage with proposed procedural reform may feel reduced when transitioning to an in-house role. In-house lawyers typically have more of an operational focus and are...Read more

Lauren Gest
Legal Counsel, Johnson Matthey, UK
Legal Transformation? Business, AI, and New Suppliers are Key Drivers
Jake Campbell, a character in Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, explained how he went bankrupt: “Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly.” The humor of his observation masks its profound insight-and...Read more

Mark A. Cohen
Chief Executive Officer, Legal Mosaic, UK
How can lawyers and clients best work together?





We often hear about clients and lawyers frustrated with each other. Certainly, both sides would have wished to avoid the disappointment. However, do we know how to forge a healthy...Read more

Eduardo Bereterbide
International Arbitration and Litigation Lawyer, Bereterbide Conseils, France

Rafael Melgarejo Davila
Legal Principal, Anglo American, Peru

Andy Soh
Global General Counsel, Abdul Latif Jameel , Singapore

Gordon Mccue
Head of Legal Operations, Shell Oil Company, UK

Anil Abraham
General Counsel, SD Guthrie, Malaysia

Davor Domitrovic
Head of Legal, Quiñenco S.A , Chile
Corporate culture and in-house legal department performance: an unbreakable bond Strong culture, strong lawyers
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...Read more

Alfonso Levote
General Consel & Investor Relations, Rosetti Marino S.p.A., Italy
Legal Transformation? Mirage Turned Reality
For those awaiting transformation of the legacy legal delivery model, it’s been a long, frustrating wait punctuated by high hopes and dashed expectations. The Economist raised legal transformation expectations in...Read more

Mark A. Cohen
Chief Executive Officer, Legal Mosaic, UK
In-House Legal Counsel Services to the State of Delaware and the COVID-19 Pandemic
This article provides an overview of how in-house legal services are provided to the government of the State of Delaware, discusses the role of the government attorney as a check...Read more

Aaron Goldstein
Chief Staff Attorney, State of Delaware Court of Chancery, USA
Why In-House Lawyers Should Implement a Legal Risk Framework 
As an in-house lawyer, managing legal risks is a critical part of your role. A Legal Risk Framework, used as a critical business document, enables you to speak to the...Read more
Sarah Clark
Chief People and Transformation Officer, The Legal Director, UK
Changing Perceptions: How to stop your colleagues from assuming you’re the ‘Department of No’

An in-house colleague of mine once disclosed that he was known as the ‘Sales Prevention Officer’ in one of the businesses he worked for. And this sort of attitude towards...Read more

Sarah Davis
General Counsel, The Legal Director, UK
The Art of Transforming Lawyers into Directors on Receptive Boards
In August, US rental car giant Hertz announced that it is adding two lawyers as board members, a current and a former general counsel of corporations. This is the latest...Read more

Jeffery Tan
Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore