Climate Emergency: ClientEarth’s GC on representing the planet
Douglas Ruley decided to follow his heart and join a not-for-profit organisation leading the fight in the courts to protect the environment
Liberis’s GC: “You have to be comfortable in the uncomfortable zones”
Alexis Alexander always wanted to be in a general counsel role, even though she did not know it when she began her legal career at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Her two secondments while at the magic circle firm helped her realise that being part of the in-house team at a company was where she’d be able […]
Vodafone’s litigation chief on the company’s transition from telecoms to technology
Vodafone’s head of litigation Alex Woods discusses cost-cutting, keeping panel firms in check and opportunities to raise revenue
FSCS GC James Darbyshire: “Our firms need to understand the complexity of our work”
The FSCS’s James Darbyshire uses his panel to secure value-for-money solutions for those wronged by financial institutions
O2’s head of disputes on flexible working in a booming industry
Mobile operator O2 (Telefónica UK) announced its plans for an Open Radio Access Network (OpenRAN) in January, working towards greater standardisation in the functionality of mobile networks for the telecom giant. While the wider team focuses on the launch of O2’s OpenRAN network, its litigation arm – led by Sophie Service – will be […]
Moneysupermarket’s GC on transforming corporate culture
In a moment of frustration, Katherine Bellau decided she would be part of transforming the culture at Moneysupermarket Group.
Electricity North West GC Richard Somerville on facing chaos and change
These are uncertain times at Electricity North West, but GC Richard Somerville is on familiar territory
The future of a nation at stake: the life of a lawyer at a sovereign wealth fund
Being assistant GC of sovereign wealth fund GIC is rewarding, says Jarlath Pratt, but increased regulation and competition are adding to workload.
The Which? general counsel on the pressure to get everything done yesterday
General counsel Charmian Averty has found a satisfying blend of work at the charity championing the interests of consumers
Tessian’s sole lawyer on empowering the business, “ruthless prioritisation” and Brexit
As sole legal head at Tessian, Eva Camus-Smith focuses on efficiency to help the cybersecurity start-up expand.
TP ICAP’s general counsel on steering a company through change
TP ICAP’s GC Philip Price has earned a place on the board and believes lawyers should have the chance to expand their remit into other aspects of the business
In-house interview: Camellia’s GC on the company’s global challenges
Camellia general counsel Amarpal Takk explains why building gradual links with global communities holds the key to growth