Protecting women’s data: Inside Flo’s privacy mission
Flo’s privacy pro Sue Khan talks life inside one of the world’s nine femtech unicorns, putting privacy first and paving the way for other femtechs.
Forget A&O and HSF: Meet Belfast’s other legal giant
For the past decade, firms like A&O Shearman and Herbert Smith Freehills have been reaping the rewards of Belfast’s talent pool. But it was banking giant Citi that initially set up shop in Northern Ireland, with its in-house team now having global oversight of its legal functions. Citi’s legal department this year celebrated its 17th […]
Goodnotes GC: “It’s so important to have inclusive AI”
Goodnotes’ GC Nebahat Arslan on developing AI in-house, the importance of inclusive AI, and using technology to improve peoples’ lives.
In-house interview: Moneysupermarket GC Shazadi Stinton
When asked if she enjoys working at price comparison service Moneysupermarket Group, general counsel Shazadi Stinton’s response is resoundingly upbeat: “I could tell you a list of 100 reasons why I love Moneysupermarket and they would all be true. “It’s just a really wonderful company, and it’s one of the few places where the work […]
“We want a sense of purpose”: Onebright’s Emma Levin on being a millennial GC
Becoming a general counsel before the age of 30 is a feat few lawyers can boast of. At this age, most lack the in-house experience required to lead a business’s legal team. In Emma Levin’s case, though, she has spent almost her entire career in-house, meaning that by 28 she had secured a coveted GC […]
Fulham GC Peter Limbert on transfer windows and the Premier League
Founded in 1879, Fulham is London’s oldest professional football club. In March, The Lawyer interviewed the club’s general counsel Peter Limbert from Craven Cottage, its home ground since 1896.
How to develop your people in-house with Zurich GC Katja Roth Pellanda
Since Katja Roth Pellanda joined Zurich Insurance in 2020, a lot has changed. The GC has broken down the silos in the 700-person legal function, reducing the distance between the regions and the corporate centre. Zurich Insurance is a Swiss-based insurance company that has a presence in approximately 80 countries. With such a large business, […]
A trip to Goodwood: GC preps for motorsport history
For legal head Judi Gadsby, a lunchtime walk through the Goodwood Estate, with her golden retriever in tow, is one of the many perks of her day job. The 300-year-old estate is the seat of the Duke of Richmond and comprises nearly 11,000 hectares of land in Chichester, West Sussex. As head of legal at […]
PPL’s top lawyer on the challenges of music licensing
“Everyone is a music lover at PPL,” says Camilla Waite, general counsel of the music licensing company. Waite keeps her interests broad: her pre-lawyer days were spent running middle distance for the junior GB team. She details the galvanising process of training for Team GB, likening the bonds created to that of a training contract. Now, […]
GenAI in-house: Cambridge University Press GC on how to increase engagement
Catie Sheret, general counsel at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, admits that she was hesitant to take on a GC role. Having switched from Linklaters to Charles Russell at 2 years’ PQE to get more commercial work and exposure to clients, she became aware of a buzz around in-house IP roles. Her interest drew her […]
From the army to legal operations: How Associated British Foods’ head swapped careers
Rather than by design, Associated British Foods’ Claire Eldridge found herself in legal operations by default. Though she studied a law degree, Eldridge never had a view of practising herself. Instead, she went down a completely different career path, graduating into the army for four years in Joint Services Intelligence. It was there she ran […]
International Women’s Day: The lawyers putting trains back on track
Five train operators, five heads of legal: how this all-female team manages the legal functions for the likes of LNER, Northern and Southeastern railways.