Looking forward, what technological advancements do you feel will impact the role of in-house legal teams in the future the most?

The following are likely to have a significant impact on the role of in-house legal teams in the future:

AI and machine learning can free up time for in-house legal teams to focus on higher-value work by helping to automate routine tasks, such as contract review and analysis. They can also be used to identify patterns and trends in legal data, assisting legal teams in making more informed decisions and reducing the risk of errors.

Legal analytics allow legal teams to analyse large volumes of legal data, such as case law and contracts, to identify trends and patterns that can help inform strategic decision-making. These tools can also help legal teams to identify and prioritise areas of risk and optimise their workload.

Legal management software can help in-house legal teams to streamline workflows and manage workloads more effectively, as well as help track the progress of projects, allocate resources, and identify potential bottlenecks or delays.

Blockchain and smart contracts have the potential to revolutionise the way that legal agreements are formed and enforced. Smart contracts, self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement written into lines of code, could make negotiating and implementing contracts more efficient and transparent.

What would you say are the unique qualities required to be successful as an in-house lawyer in your industry?

To be successful as an in-house lawyer in the field of online gambling, you will likely need many specific skills and qualities, including knowledge of the relevant legal frameworks — a complex web of laws and regulations at both the national and international level regulates online gambling. To be successful in this field, you need to have a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to online gambling in your jurisdiction, as well as any relevant international laws; strong analytical skills — online gambling involves a range of complex legal and regulatory issues that require careful analysis. You will need to be able to identify and analyse the legal risks and opportunities associated with different business decisions and to develop strategies to mitigate risks and take advantage of opportunities; business acumen — you will need to understand the key drivers of the online gambling market, as well as the business objectives and strategic priorities of your company; flexibility and adaptability — the online gambling industry is constantly evolving, and you will need to be able to adapt to changes in the legal and regulatory environment and to be able to pivot quickly in response to changing circumstances.

What can law firms do to improve their service to the legal department?

Law firms can do several things to improve their service to in-house legal departments: Understand the business and strategic objectives of the in-house legal department. By taking the time to understand the business and strategic objectives of the in-house legal department they are working with, law firms can help to identify the legal issues that are most important to the department and to tailor their services to meet the specific needs of the department; be responsive and flexible. In-house legal departments often have tight deadlines and need to be able to rely on their external counsel to be responsive and flexible, and law firms should make every effort to rise to the challenge; communicate clearly and effectively. Law firms should communicate clearly and effectively with in-house legal departments, providing regular updates on the progress of cases and projects and being transparent about fees and costs.