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“The US innovates, China replicates, Europe regulates” What is the role of general counsel in this scenario?

The US innovates, China replicates, and the EU regulates is a punchline in the policy debate; but beyond whether it is true or not there is certainly a tendency in...Read more

Alfonso Levote
General Counsel & Investor Relations, Rosetti Marino S.p.A., Italy
Software Darwinism – When Conditions Change, Software Must 
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, staying up to date with software is not merely a matter of convenience or efficiency; it is increasingly becoming a legal imperative. Software...Read more
Chris Mermigas
Head of Legal, RSA, USA
International Arbitration with a Client Mindset
The practice of law has changed dramatically since I graduated from law school 30 years ago. The advent of new technologies, communications, and where and how we work has had...Read more

Claudia Salomon
President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, France
General Counsel Role & AI

In a historical phase characterized by important and rapid changes, it’s essential that companies make decisions quickly and consciously within an increasingly complex and continually evolving regulatory framework.
In this context,...Read more

Cristina Rustignoli
General Counsel , Generali Italia, Italy

Stefano Diego Oliva
Functional Governance & Program Management - Presidio Normativo Country General Counsel, Generali, Italy
Mental Health and Lawyers: An Unspoken Crisis or An Opportunity For Change?

The legal profession, by its nature, is one that is known for its high stress, long hours, and intense competition. These factors often contribute to a higher prevalence of mental...Read more

Jeffery Tan
Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore
Working in a centralized legal department, providing legal advice for global business

In-house legal departments serve as the company’s guardians of risk mitigation and internal regulations, balancing the boundaries set by applicable laws and the company’s individual risk portfolio with the company’s...Read more

Svenja Partu
General Counsel, thyssenkrupp Polysius GmbH, Germany
Keeping Competition Law Compliance Fresh in a VUCA World

Executives frequently use the military acronym VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity – to describe the world in which they operate.
In this article, we look at some ways to...Read more

Ian Rose
VP Compliance, Volvo Trucks, Sweden

Julia Kelley
Vice President, Legal & Compliance, AB Volvo Penta, Sweden
Forging new roles and processes in Ethics and Compliance
Ethics and Compliance tasks at companies are often channelled through a compliance officer and a centralized compliance team. However, more and more activities are arising that fall in the Ethics...Read more
Marie-laure Pedamon
Compliance Director - EMEA Due Diligence and Hospitality Corporate Legal and Compliance Organization, Nokia Corporation, France
From Law to Metrics: Quantifying and Managing Risks Related to Human Rights and the Environment in Global Supply Chains



Various legislators have discussed and implemented regulations on sustainability in supply chains in recent years. Examples include the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence to Prevent Human Rights Violations in...Read more

Maik Ebersoll
Head of Legal Operations, Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany

Matthias Meyer
Head of the Institute for Management Accounting and Simulation, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany

Mark Schmidt
Research associate , Institute of Management Accounting and Simulation, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany

Achim Tschauder
Program Director, Bucerius Legal Operations Campus, Germany
To (form an) Environmental Social Governance Committee or not to (form an) ESG Committee? That is the question (for boards)
As ESG (environmental, social and governance) concerns continue to play a major role in business discourse, and given the breadth of the term, should boards be setting up ESG sub-committees...Read more
Tom Proverbs-Garbett
Associate Director, ESG, RSM UK Consulting LLP, UK