General counsel, senior vice president | Citibank
Marcela Bernal de Fontanals
General counsel, senior vice president | Citibank
What has been the number one challenge that has impacted you over the past year?
The overall challenge was maintaining certainty in a constantly evolving regulatory environment, consequently to the political strategy of the country. But it was also analysing new regulations and their applicability to internal processes.
In which ways have you attempted to bring the legal department closer to your business colleagues?
Our legal department constantly aims to be a strategic partner to the business area by providing timely and appropriate support to the business.
What are some of the most significant cases and transactions you have been involved in recently?
Some of the significant cases we have been involved in recently concern the analysis and implementation of electronic funds transfer systems in line with the country’s new regulations.
General counsel, senior vice president | Citibank
General counsel and senior vice-president | Citibank
Marcela Bernal de Fontanals joined Citi El Salvador in 2000 as a legal assistant for the corporate bank, when Citi’s presence was limited to a single branch office and two...