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Alastair Richardson

head of legal (private equity) | 3i Group

Alexandra Openshaw

General counsel | Montagu

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Chris Bulger

GC | Vitruvian Partners

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Heather Mitchell

Partner, chief risk officer, head of EMEA and global general counsel for Investments | Carlyle

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Jarlath Pratt

Assistant GC (Europe) | GIC

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Jeremy Dennison

General counsel | Livingbridge

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Jonathan Pugh-Smith

GC | Bregal Investments

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Katherine Brody

General counsel (EMEA) | Silver Lake

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Leigh Partridge

Managing director, head of legal (Europe) | CPP Investments

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Mark Coker

Chief legal officer | Lone Star

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Melanie Sanchez

Global general counsel, investments | Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

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Peter Gibbs

GC | Permira

Rachel Thompson

Partner and group general counsel | Bridgepoint

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Samantha McGonigle

General counsel | Hg

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Seda Yalçinkaya

Partner and GC | Apollo Global Management

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Simon Cresswell

GC | Apax Partners

Simon Tinkler

Senior legal adviser | CD&R

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Stuart Banks

European GC | Hellman & Friedman

Susanna Berger

Managing director, general counsel | KKR & Co

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Tom Patrick

GC | Charterhouse

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Will Rosen

GC (Europe private equity) | Bain

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What does it take to run the legal team in one of the most profitable deal shops in the world? After months of discussions with private equity and leveraged finance partners at the leading law firms in London as well as a host of in-house lawyers, Legal Business has come up with the definitive list of the top London-based private equity GCs, with 24 making the grade.

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GC Powerlist Peru 2025

The GC Powerlist Peru 2025 brought Lima’s legal elite together in the elegant setting of the Belmond Miraflores Park, in a night that buzzed with connection, insight, and recognition. Sponsored by leading Peruvian law firm Estudio Muñiz, the evening shone a spotlight on the most innovative and influential general counsel in the region.

Silvana Rosso, Directora Legal y de Asuntos Públicos at Nestlé Perú y Bolivia, delivered a heartfelt and forward-thinking address. Reflecting on her journey and the evolving role of legal professionals, she said:

“Being part of the GC Powerlist is an honour—but also a responsibility. As legal leaders, we have the power to shape not just policy, but culture. Equity, diversity, and inclusion must be more than aspirations; they should be embedded in how we lead, hire, and serve our communities. Our work doesn’t stop at risk management—it starts with creating spaces where everyone belongs.”

Her words struck a powerful chord, earning nods from peers across industries.

Mauricio Olaya, Socio Principal at Estudio Muñiz, underscored the firm’s dedication to collaboration and innovation:

“We at Estudio Muñiz are proud to support the GC Powerlist because it reflects the very values we strive for—excellence, partnership, and resilience. In-house counsel are no longer reactive players; they’re strategic architects, building bridges between compliance, reputation, and growth. Tonight, we celebrate that transformation.”

The evening closed with a toast to the awardees, the legal teams behind them, and the ever-evolving legal landscape in Latin America. GC Powerlist Peru 2025 didn’t just honour legal brilliance—it celebrated a community that continues to drive meaningful impact from the boardroom to society at large.