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Tamriko Chechelashvili Joins Paysera Bank Georgia as Chief Legal Officer

Former Pasha Bank Head of Legal Department Tamriko Chechelashvili has joined Paysera Bank Georgia as Chief Legal Officer.

Sophie Dughashvili Joins Rustavi Azot Indorama as Chief Legal Officer

Sophie Dughashvili has joined Rustavi Azot Indorama as Chief Legal Officer.

Inside Insight: Filip Knezevic of Vezuv

Vezuv Director of Legal Affairs Filip Knezevic talks about his career and the challenges of navigating the regulator’s relationship with the gambling sector.

Inside Insight: Natalia Lysa of Nestle

Nestle South Eastern Europe Head of Legal & Compliance Natalia Lysa discusses her career, the rewards of working closely with business operations, and the challenges of navigating legal complexities during Ukraine’s war.

Inside Insight: Interview with Eva Kovacic of Belupo

Belupo General Counsel Eva Kovacic reflects on her journey from law firm beginnings to steering legal and compliance in the fast-paced pharmaceutical world.

Inside Insight: Pawel Szczepaniak of mBank

mBank Deputy General Counsel Pawel Szczepaniak talks about his path to banking and reflects on how his varied background continues to shape his approach to complex legal challenges.

Inside Track: Summer Recharge

As summer is a time to unwind, we asked: With summer here, what is your one favorite yearly activity to disconnect and switch off?

Inside Insight: Mojca Logar of Petrol Group

Mojca Logar discusses the challenges and strategies in managing the group’s legal affairs.

Inside Insight: Stathis Mihos of Pfizer

Pfizer’s Legal Director explores EU health policy advancements and the complexities arising from the pandemic.

Inside Insight: Bogdan Plesuvescu of Banca Transilvania

Bogdan Plesuvescu has worked in both Moldova and Romania’s banking sectors, progressing from a legal role to CEO.

Inside Insight: Gabriela Popescu of Microsoft

Gabriela Popescu talks about her career and her passion for navigating complex legal landscapes.

The Inside Track: Whistleblowing – In-House or Outsource?

We asked: For the implementation of whistleblowing requirements, do you intend to use internal resources or outsource, and why?

The Inside Track: Team Critical Skill

We asked GCs: What is the one critical skill that you’re investing time and energy in to develop within your team, and why?

Inside Insight: Mirza Kahvedzic of EOS Matrix Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mirza Kahvedzic discusses his career path leading up to his current role, how his legal team operates, and current challenges faced due to slow court proceedings.

Inside Insight: Richard Bacek of Siemens

Richard Bacek talks about his transition from law firms to in-house and ongoing challenges including navigating new legislation

Inside Insight: Sandor Zorad of MET Group

After eight years with the MET Group, Legal Director Sandor Zorad reflects on the company’s path to international expansion.

Inside Insight: Marcela Augustinic of DM Drogerie Markt

Marcela Augustinic transitioned to become the first general counsel at DM Drogerie Markt in Slovakia

The Inside Track: In-House Legal Budgets 2024

This time we asked GCs: Is your in-house legal function’s budget increasing, decreasing, or remaining the same in 2024?

Inside Insight: Interview with Tomislav Pifar of Infobip

In reflecting on his journey, he explores the evolution of in-house legal work and international exposure.

Inside Insight: Interview with Kamila Dutkowska-Wawrzak of Panattoni

Panattoni Legal Director Kamila Dutkowska-Wawrzak talks about her background and in-house transition, building up the in-house legal team, and their current workload.

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