Beko Romania's Head of Legal & Compliance shares how she facilitates collaboration across a geographically dispersed legal team, the role of legal and compliance leaders in driving ESG initiatives, and more.
- Saida Ayupova
CEE Regional Senior Legal Counsel at Cencora/ Alliance Healthcare Romania shares her professional journey, how she navigates different regulation and business practices across multiple jurisdictions, and her approach to managing relations with outside counsel.
- Saida Ayupova
Head of Legal and General Affairs at DDOR-Garant Beograd discusses his approach to mentoring junior lawyers, balancing regulatory obligations with business growth goals, and legal and compliance risks facing the sector.
- Saida Ayupova
Vesna Paunkoska Dodevska discusses her philosophy on building and retaining strong in-house teams and regulatory challenges and opportunities in the FMCG sector in the region.
- Saida Ayupova
- Teona Gelashvili
Hasanovic focuses on leading legal projects across the group and monitoring legal and regulatory developments that affect its operations, always working to support both compliance and business needs.
- Saida Ayupova
Andras Gelencser discusses his extensive career in the media and entertainment sector, his approach to working with outside counsel, and the legal challenges that the sector should be prepared for.
- Andrija Djonovic
Backer McKenzie Partner Marton Horanyi shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.
- Andrija Djonovic
With preparations for the 2025 CEELM HU GC Summit in full swing, Oppenheim Partner Istvan Szatmary shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.
- Teona Gelashvili
Basak Gurbuz reflects on her nearly two-decade legal journey, from private practice to leading in-house roles across media, tech, and now healthcare.
- Teona Gelashvili
Elena Velkova reflects on her transition from advisory to in-house, building a specialized legal team, and assuming a more strategic role in the media industry.
- Andrija Djonovic
Farmexim Head of Legal and Compliance Director Mihaela Scarlatescu discusses her 25-year legal journey, leading in-house strategy across pharma and retail, and balancing legal precision with business impact.
- Andrija Djonovic
IT Labs Group General Counsel and DPO Ana Zakovska discusses her transition from private practice to in-house roles in the ICT sector, the evolving nature of legal work, and how privacy and AI are shaping the industry.
- Andrija Djonovic
As AI increasingly intersects with nearly every dimension of digital security, so too does the consciousness of creating conditions to use it in a secure cyberspace.
- Teona Gelashvili
Vezuv Director of Legal Affairs Filip Knezevic talks about his career and the challenges of navigating the regulator’s relationship with the gambling sector.
- Teona Gelashvili
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.
- Contributor
We interviewed Ukrainian GCs to understand current trends in engaging local counsels and use of legaltech in their day-to-day activity.
- Teona Gelashvili
Belupo General Counsel Eva Kovacic reflects on her journey from law firm beginnings to steering legal and compliance in the fast-paced pharmaceutical world.
- Teona Gelashvili
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.
- Teona Gelashvili
As summer is a time to unwind, we asked: With summer here, what is your one favorite yearly activity to disconnect and switch off?
- Teona Gelashvili
Mojca Logar discusses the challenges and strategies in managing the group’s legal affairs.
- Teona Gelashvili
Pfizer’s Legal Director explores EU health policy advancements and the complexities arising from the pandemic.
- Teona Gelashvili
Bogdan Plesuvescu has worked in both Moldova and Romania’s banking sectors, progressing from a legal role to CEO.
- Teona Gelashvili
Gabriela Popescu talks about her career and her passion for navigating complex legal landscapes.
- Teona Gelashvili
We asked: For the implementation of whistleblowing requirements, do you intend to use internal resources or outsource, and why?
- Teona Gelashvili
We asked GCs: What is the one critical skill that you’re investing time and energy in to develop within your team, and why?
- Teona Gelashvili
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.
- Teona Gelashvili
Richard Bacek talks about his transition from law firms to in-house and ongoing challenges including navigating new legislation
- Teona Gelashvili
After eight years with the MET Group, Legal Director Sandor Zorad reflects on the company’s path to international expansion.