1
Guardian angel: Gill Phillips, The Guardian
In her first year at The Guardian Gill Phillips thrived on getting stuck in to one ruck after another.
Human interest: Meekal Hashmi, Old Mutual
A broader remit has meant Old Mutual GC Meekal Hashmi has had to develop broader shoulders.
3
Structural shift: Mohaimin Chowdhury, European Islamic Investment Bank (EIIB)
EIIB legal chief Mohaimin Chowdhury says Islamic finance will emerge from the downturn in rude health.
Making a splash: Huw Brooker, Ofwat
With the issues of severe flooding, an increased remit for the regulator and a legal panel to finalise, it’s sink or swim for Ofwat legal director Huw Brooker.
1
Good counsel
With the recession biting law firms right from the start of the year, 2009 has in many ways been the year of the general counsel.
Using his loaf: John Healey, Warburtons
Since leaving his role at Williams F1 to settle down at Warburtons, general counsel John Healey has shaken up the way things are done at the family bakers. Tom Phillips reports
High drama: Maria da Cunha, British Airways
British Airways GC Maria da Cunha may be a high-flying lawyer, but with her company’s merger plans cleared for take-off she needs her feet firmly on the ground. By Matt Byrne
Healthy attitude: Louise Guss, Care Quality Commission
Leading the legal arm of the UK’s health and social regulator is a tough ask, but one that Louise Guss answers admirably. By Luke McLeod-Roberts
1
Sound advice: Chris Johnstone, Music Choice
Who better than a musician turned lawyer to handle the legal side of one of the music industry’s most significant players, Music Choice? Matt Byrne meets ex-Quireboys keyboardist Chris Johnstone
The In-house Interview: Local hero
With huge changes underway at the London Borough of Hackney, legal chief Gifty Edila is working hard to help improve the outlook for residents.
1
Ward of law: Dan Toner, Spire Healthcare
With an NHS background, Dan Toner has all the right knowledge for the top legal job at Spire Healthcare.
1
Changing standards: Malcolm Wood, Standard Life
When Standard Life demutualised, the legal team was forced to become much more involved in the business – a challenge that general counsel Malcolm Wood has thoroughly enjoyed. By Julia Berris