About

Despite operating globally in more than 70 locations across six continents in more than 25 countries, ShawCor, the world’s largest integrated energy services company, has a very small legal department. Having a small team with a breadth of responsibility, however, keeps things both interesting and challenging for Tim Hutzl, the company’s vice president for legal. Hutzul has made a strong impact on ShawCor since joining in his current role in November 2011. One of the most important changes he introduced was the expansion of the reach of the corporate legal team to encompass all business units and corporate functions by raising awareness of how legal could assist them, and by providing training in areas such as FCPA and in other ethical compliance areas. Hutzul has played an instrumental role in the M&A activity of the company and has several important disputes under his belt. In particular he has impressed by devising, along with a business colleagues, the strategy that won the auction to complete the biggest acquisition in company history. In addition, Hutzul has played an active role in the direction of litigation cases which have resulted in positive outcomes, both financially and strategically. Since joining ShawCor, Hutzul has grown into the role and the global nature of the business, cherishing the opportunity to work with lawyers around the world. ‘It’s fun to wake up every morning excited to see what the day brings’ Hutzul says. ‘Everyone should be so lucky’.