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

The media sector I work in is increasingly complex, demanding and vastly regulated. I therefore believe that it is absolutely essential for an in-house lawyer to be successful in this area, to have highly specialised knowledge of the matters that concern this industry, but without ever losing a global view of the law, so that you can get to know the details without ever failing to see the big picture in the legal solutions to be presented.

On the other hand, and no less important, it is crucial to have in-depth knowledge of market practice and the practice of supervisory bodies or those on which the industry depends in order to be able to make a correct analysis of the legal risk that is essential for the business to be able to define its business strategies and achieve its objectives.

Do you have a cause, business-related or otherwise, that you are passionate about?

Sustainability, more than a passion, is for me a concern and a sense of duty towards future generations and, consequently, a question of justice towards our children.

In a world where there is a constant appeal to consumerism, and with the generalisation of comfortable habits without regard for resources, adopting a sustainable lifestyle is a challenge and a constant effort (often also financially). It seems to me that we will only live in a sustainable reality when there is a commitment and concerted action by economic agents in general towards this goal, which is far from happening. However, it is in a spirit of mission and believing that change starts with us that I have progressively been happy to change my day-to-day habits, particularly in terms of food and consumption. This change in habits is not just a matter of example and awareness. I believe that each of us, as consumers, has the power to influence and condition consumption offers, giving companies and other suppliers of products and services the necessary incentive to become more sustainable. Whether out of necessity or conviction, this is an unavoidable topic for anyone who wants or needs to discuss the future.