Legal team size: Five

How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

Managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises requires a proactive, agile, and collaborative approach to ensure compliance, organisational resilience, and investor confidence. Anticipating risks through scenario planning and aligning legal considerations with the broader business strategy is crucial. Collaboration with leadership, operational teams, and external advisors ensures legal strategies support organisational priorities and enable effective navigation of challenges. Agility is key, allowing swift adaptation to regulatory changes while maintaining compliance. Retaining experienced advisors is equally critical, as they offer valuable expertise, external perspectives, and guidance during complex scenarios. Strong leadership and clear communication foster trust and empower teams to act ethically and within legal boundaries. Transparency with investors further reinforces governance, strengthening confidence in the organisation’s ability to manage risks and safeguard long-term value. Ultimately, the legal strategy must align with the organisation’s risk management framework and objectives, ensuring resilience in uncertainty.

In your opinion, what are the main trends affecting your work now?

Current trends impacting my work span technological advancements, evolving regulations, and shifts in global business dynamics. The integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies creates opportunities but also challenges, especially in navigating data privacy regulations, consumer protection laws, and confidentiality in interconnected systems. Remote work introduces complexities, such as managing employees across time zones and fostering cohesion in globally distributed teams. Operating across multiple jurisdictions further complicates matters, requiring nuanced understanding of diverse legal frameworks and cultural practices. Differences in decision-making and negotiation styles demand tailored strategies to build trust and ensure seamless integration. Cross-border operations face challenges like varying regulations, geopolitical risks, and exchange rate fluctuations, particularly in LATAM markets. When entering new markets, understanding local legal frameworks, labor laws, and business customs is essential. Local teams provide valuable insights, strengthen regulatory relationships, and ensure compliance, mitigating geopolitical risks and enhancing adaptability to evolving market conditions. Addressing these trends demands agility, collaboration, and forward-thinking regulatory strategies.

What strategic priorities are guiding your legal team into 2025?

Heading into 2025, our legal team’s priorities are grounded in technology and digital transformation, compliance, business integration, risk mitigation, and talent development. Legal technologies streamline workflows, improve contract management, and enhance data analysis. AI-powered compliance systems allow swift adaptation to evolving regulations in areas like cybersecurity and data privacy. Compliance remains central as laws on digital assets, ESG reporting, and consumer protection evolve. Scalable frameworks ensure global alignment while respecting local requirements. Legal integration supports organisational agility and growth. Risk mitigation is strengthened through scenario planning, robust incident response, and cross-functional collaboration to manage crises effectively. Lastly, attracting and developing top talent is a cornerstone. By fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment and investing in leadership development, we ensure our team thrives in a rapidly evolving landscape. These priorities position us to drive organisational resilience and long-term success in an increasingly complex business environment.