Interviews

Interviews

Redefining efficiency

From working on a complex aircraft financing transaction to learning how to code, Gulfam Hussain, director and group in-house counsel talks about his career journey and being a business facilitator at a private investment company in...

Different strokes

In-house lawyers are not alone in their quest to run agile, efficient and resourceful teams. Anthony Wright and Brett Menadue talk about LOD’s newly formed capability Innovation & Design. The original alternative legal services provider LOD...

Innovation with a difference

In conversation with Linda Fitz-Alan of Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts on establishing the new set of best practice procedures to bring greater certainty and efficiency to the arbitral process. When Linda Fitz-Alan joined Abu Dhabi...

Learn, lead & inspire

Natalie Divers fills in about her dual role as senior director of legal and human resources at Transguard Group, managing expectations for a fast-growing company and her thoughts on leading a successful in-house team. What led...

Islamic Finance makes its mark

Guido Labriola of Global Advocacy and Legal Consultants talks about trends and facts impacting the development of the Islamic Finance industry in the Middle East. What are some of the key factors impacting the growth of...

Shaping the future of courts

In conversation with Tim Taylor QC, managing partner at King & Wood Mallesons, on the evolution of the DIFC Courts, establishing more specialist divisions and new laws that will ensure greater efficiency. In your view, what...

The new imperative of innovation

Gaby El Hakim, chief legal officer and corporate secretary of the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), talks about building a collaborative, high-performing legal team for the banking giant. What led you to your role here? How...

Rising to the D&I challenge

It has become critical for businesses to have an effective diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in place. It should be more than just a box-ticking exercise, a diverse workforce in an inclusive work environment can reap...

Empowering legal teams

John Knox and Brett Menadue talk about how Lawyers On Demand is changing the way lawyers and in-house teams work. The rise of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ASLPs) over the years reflects the changing demands of...

High-tech counsel

In conversation with the founder and CEO of Tap the Market, the newest entrant in the legal services market. A platform that combines technology with market knowledge. In his previous role as the general counsel of...

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