With a raft of issues in her own back yard, Southwark’s legal chief Deborah Collins keeps her team’s focus local. At the London Borough of Southwark three women are transforming what is probably the largest council legal team in the capital. They are led by Deborah Collins, who was hired from what was then the Department […]
As head of legal for DHL Express, Rachael Hambrook is making sure her legal team is part and parcel of the success of the business. DHL Express has had a global contract with Hard Rock Cafe for almost two years now. The delivery company was responsible for the security and transport of one of Jimi Hendrix’s guitar […]
Indesit in-houser Alessia Oddone may have joined the company just nine months ago in the depths of the cycle, but she’s not in a spin. By Corinne McPartland Alessia Oddone is legal counsel for white goods manufacturer Indesit Company UK and has spent the past week fielding calls from hundreds of the company’s customer service […]
Kate Moore, head of the in-house legal team at NHS watchdog Monitor, speaks to Corinne McPartland about being a guardian of patient care at a time when it has never been more under the microscope It is unusual to find an in-house legal adviser who is so supremely conscious of the needs of the end […]
April’s North Sea helicopter crash turned the spotlight on the UK oil industry. Shell managing counsel David Isenegger tells Tom Phillips about the challenges of working in such a remote and dangerous industry David Isenegger Recent events in the North Sea brought the oil industry to the front pages for tragic reasons. Oil is often […]
Public sector legal services have seen a revolution recently. Francis Fernandes tells Kit Chellel how he’s steering Northampton Borough Council through the modernisation It is fair to say that North-ampton, best known for its rugby team, churches and its history as a shoemaking town, is not always considered a hub for legal innovation. But in terms of providing a […]
When the richest football team in the world asked him to handle their high-profile multimillion-pound transfer deals, Simon Cliff was only too happy to sign up with Manchester City. Simon Cliff When a billionaire from the Middle East completed the £200m takeover of Manchester City FC last September, the Premier League truly established itself as […]
Northrop Grumman European legal chief Wolf von Kumberg brings cutting-edge M&A nous to bear in the defence market. Organisation: Northrop Grumman Industry: Defence aerospace European legaldirector: Wolf von KumbergReporting to: General counsel Stephen YslafCompanyturnover: $1bn (£680m) Europe, $32bn worldwideTotal number ofemployees: 3,000 UK, 130,000 worldwideTotal legalcapability: Five Europe, 110 worldwideMain external lawfirms: Bird & Bird, […]
It’s an enviable job considering the perks, but for Umbro general counsel Steven Hodkinson, the beautiful game sometimes getsa little ugly. Steven Hodkinson Any lawyers who are football fans should look away now. Back in his days as a trainee, if Steven Hodkinson thought he would one day be able to see pretty much any […]
As general counsel of the International Save the Children Alliance, Tara Camm is committed to keeping all of the charity’s global members pulling in the same direction. Tara Camm Celebrating its 90th birthday this May, Save the Children has much to be proud of, all spurred on by a founder who has entered the history […]
CMC Markets has experienced a meteoric rise in fortunes over the past two years. And as head of legal, Dominic Bacon has to work hard to keep things on track. Tom Phillips reports What do you do if you have the ear of the richest man in the City? Well, if you are Dominic […]
DP World legal counsel Jane Douglas says the company is riding on the crest of a wave. Distinguished gentlemen in 19th century dress peer down from all four sides of the central glass atrium at DP World’s offices near Victoria Station. The large paintings and glass cabinets stocked with large wooden model ships and elaborate […]