What are the most significant cases and transactions that your legal team has recently been involved in?

We have been involved in major internal restructures, which included a review of the corporate governance of the group and a restructuring of the head quartered legal team. These restructurings have resulted in a leaner and more efficient team.

How do you feel the pandemic has changed the world of work for in-house counsel and the function of the general counsel?

On the one hand, there was an increase in the volume of legal work and unfamiliar challenges. On the other hand, our work has become more human-centric.

What will be the main focus for the company in the next 12 months and how do you intend to assist with this?

The focus is to continue to provide high-quality services to our subscribers to ensure connectivity, especially during temporary lockdowns and Covid-19 related restrictions.

What do you feel are the pros and cons of an in-house legal role compared to a private practice one?

The pros of the in-house legal role include connection to the business and the ability to see the impact of legal advice on results for the business. There is a focus on delivering value to the business rather than calculating billable hours.

The cons would include office politics and educating businesses on some legal concepts when decisions should be made.