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As part of The Legal 500's Corporate Conversations Series, GC Powerlist deputy editor Sara Maggi interviews Ilaria Musco, General Counsel at Doctolib in Milan. In this insightful interview titled 'From Challenges to Opportunities: The Journey of a General Counsel,' Ilaria Musco delves into her experiences navigating the complex legal landscape. She provides concrete examples from her career, highlighting the challenges she has faced and the opportunities that have arisen, underscoring the immense power of resilience. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/ek3CePNq Thank you Ilaria Musco for sharing your experience with us. #Legal500 #CorporateConversations

Keep up to date on all the latest Legal 500 publications and events this month by reading our August newsletter! This month’s newsletter includes information regarding several Legal 500 ranking deadlines, upcoming events, and recent publications. So don’t miss out and be sure to subscribe and follow this page for the latest news and information from the world’s leading legal directory! #legal500 #law #legal #legaldirectories #legalupdates

Sophie Chan, Legal 500’s Deputy Editor for the UK regions and EMEA, speaks to Stéphanie Hamon, Head of Legal Operations Consulting at Norton Rose Fulbright, about her role at the firm, the importance of having law-adjacent, in-house expertise at a law firm, and the future of legal ops more broadly. Tune in now at www.legal500.com/podcast Thank you Stéphanie Hamon for speaking to us. #Legal500 #Legal500podcast 

We are delighted to unveil the shortlist for the Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2024 due to be held on Thursday 28 November 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel: https://lnkd.in/epEKY-Yq   The awards celebrate the lawyers, law firms and in-house legal departments that stand out in Scotland, acknowledging their achievements over the last 18 months and broadcasting their success to a global audience.   The awards amount to 34 categories that are open to everyone, including national and international law firms, boutique law firms, alternative legal services, in-house teams, and chambers.   Congratulations to all those shortlisted!   To book a table at this prestigious event, please contact George Wilton at [email protected].    #Legal500 #L500Awards #Scotland

"The Evolution of AI and Contract Review" Legal 500 is delighted to unveil a new corporate conversation. During a recent visit to Japan, The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist Editor, Joseph Boswell, had a thought-provoking discussion with Nozomu Tsunoda, group CEO and head of Japan business, and Daniel Lewis, US CEO and head of global business, at LegalOn Technologies. They explored the evolution of AI and the expanding international footprint of the company, highlighting practical instances of how their contract review processes benefit in-house legal departments. Stream the conversation at https://lnkd.in/eVQRSimV #Legal500 #LegalOnTechnologies #LegalOn #CorporateConversations #AI #ContractReview 

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Jakarta on Thursday 25th July for the third edition of GC Summit Indonesia! This year was an even bigger, better and more practical event than our previous efforts, with over 150 GCs attending the Jakarta Kempinski’s Grand Ballroom to learn from each other, share best practices and stay up to date on prevailing legal changes. As always, a huge thank you to all our speakers and event partners AFS Partnership, Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman, Nusantara DFDL Indonesia, SS&C Intralinks, TNB & Partners, PSHP Law, SSEK Law Firm and The Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association for their contribution to this event. To find out more and view our event gallery, please visit https://lnkd.in/deEQiypG #Legal500 #Legal500events #GeneralCousnel #Indonesia

Save the date! Legal 500 is proud to announce that we will be returning to Chile to host the second edition of the Legal 500 Chile Awards on Tuesday 5th November 2024 at the Mandarin Oriental, Santiago.   The awards recognise top lawyers, law firms and in-house legal departments across Chile, showcasing their triumphs on a global stage.   The awards are based on the renowned Legal 500 research for our annual directory. Winners and those shortlisted are carefully selected by a judging team spearheaded by Legal 500 Latin America editor Tim Girven and head of in-house research Joseph Boswell alongside 20 researchers who have in-depth knowledge of their practice areas.   We are excited to announce that new for this year, firms will now have the opportunity to submit entry consideration for two of the categories at this year’s Awards: • Marketing Team of the Year  • Law Firm DE&I Initiative of the Year. Please send entries to [email protected] by Friday 9th August 2024.   For more information on sponsoring the awards and table bookings, please get in touch with David Freeman at [email protected]   #Legal500 #L500Awards #Chile        

Legal 500's latest Restructuring & insolvency Comparative Guide is now live. Now in its 8th edition it offers insights and practical aspects of restructuring and insolvency across various jurisdictions. Each chapter covers topics like security, local proceedings, director liabilities, and reform proposals. View the complete guide here - https://lnkd.in/dmaMQUV With thanks to White & Case LLP for providing the Q&A templates. #restructuring #insolvency #legalinsights

The wait is over – the shortlist for the 27th annual Legal Business Awards is out now (https://lnkd.in/dr554dBE), with a panel of GCs and senior lawyers now set to decide on the winners alongside LB’s editorial team. Latham & Watkins, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and A&O Shearman are among the most-nominated firms with a total of 18 nominations between them. All three are all up for the prestigious Law Firm of the Year prize, alongside Brodies LLP, Burges Salmon LLP, Freeths, Osborne Clarke, Pinsent Masons and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Big names on the Lawyer of the Year and Management Partner of the Year shortlist include Paul Weiss London co-head Neel Sachdev, former Allen & Overy senior partner Wim Dejonghe, and outgoing DLA Piper chief Simon Levine, while the GC of the Year shortlist includes DHL head of global legal services Keith Austin (DHL UK), Arm chief legal officer Spencer Collins and Everton Football Club chief legal counsel Katie Charles. The awards will be hosted by BBC news anchor and Mastermind host Clive Myrie, fresh from his duties presenting the recent election results. The external judging panel helping to select the winners includes Rio Tinto COO Chris Fowler, Financial Times GC Dan Guildford, Fremantle GC Matthew Wilson, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GC Clare Wardle, News UK GC Angus McBride and Lloyds Banking Group chief legal officer Kate Cheetham, with the winners set to be announced on 17 September at London’s Grosvenor House. The full shortlist can be found at https://lnkd.in/dr554dBE – best of luck to everyone nominated! #Legal500 #LegalBusiness #LBAwards2024 #Law #LegalAwards

Calling on all general counsel and senior in-house legal professionals! Legal 500 in collaboration with Schellenberg Wittmer is proud to reveal that the Diversity & Inclusion Forum Switzerland is taking place on Tuesday 24 September 2024. Attendees can expect an evening of unparalleled learning and networking as we explore the themes of diversity and inclusion by setting out the tools and strategies required to create a culture of inclusion, ensuring that companies meet legal standards and thrive in a global market. Secure your place at https://lnkd.in/eiUmTGfW Thank you Schellenberg Wittmer for sponsoring this forum. #Legal500 #Legal500events #DiversityandInclusion #Switzerland