Efthalia Sarri has joined KG as a Partner in the firm’s banking, finance, and capital markets practice. Before joining KG, Sarri worked for Capital One as its Head of Legal, Products from 2024 to 2025.
She joined the company in 2017 as the Legal Director. Since then, she has held multiple roles in the organization, including Legal Director, Multi Country Region, CEE between and Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Lead, Central Europe.
Kochiashvili joined the leasing company in 2023 as the Head of Litigation Unit. Earlier, she worked as a Coordinator of Litigation of Corporate and SME Problem Assets/Senior Lawyer at TBC Bank IR between 2021 and 2023.
Energy company Uludag Enerji has hired Gokce Turkoglu in the role of Head of Legal and Compliance. Turkoglu remains a Partner at Pelister Keki Sarac & Co – a role she has had since 2024.
What are General Counsel looking for when determining which law firm to hire? And what makes them think of a law firm as a long-term business partner? Over the last year, we posed these questions to 20 general counsels and found a striking consistency in their responses.
Chief Legal Advisor of Macedonia Stock Exchange discusses the most frequent legal risks for market participants, explains her strategy for encouraging better corporate governance without overburdening issuers, and more.
Head of Legal Department and Regulatory at Cellfie discusses his leadership strategy, how his take on risk has changed over the years, and what lessons senior legal professionals in highly regulated industries can learn from his experience.
Prior to joining the company, Obrycka spent more than six years at Orlen, first as an Attorney-at-Law, Project Manager of Regulatory, then of Alternative Fuels and Petrochemicals Market Regulation.
Head of Legal at Hell Energy Magyarorszag shares her thoughts on the legal and regulatory trends that are likely to impact the FMCG sector over the next few years, what skills make an in-house professional an effective leader, and more.
MediaMarkt Polska Head of Legal and Compliance discusses how to ensure compliance requirements are met in a fast-paced decision-making process and striking the balance in terms of attracting ever-conscious consumers.
"With over a decade of experience in the railway industry, he brings strong legal expertise, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects," read a company press release.
Kourniotis is a Partner on Leave at Lambadarios Law Firm, where he worked since 2018, leading project finance, PPP, energy, and infrastructure projects.
Sarajevo International Airport Head of Legal discusses the complexities of air law, managing expansion projects, working with external counsel, and more.
General Counsel of Benefit Systems shares her leadership approach, what emerging regulatory trends are likely to have the largest impact on companies' employee benefits and wellness efforts, and more.
"What drew me to this role is the company’s strong commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and a truly customer-centric approach," commented Atak
"After almost 15 years leading Upstream’s legal team, joining Workable feels like a natural next step," commented Stathaki. "I was drawn to the company’s openness to innovation and AI, and the excitement that comes with scaling."
UniCredit Bank Serbia's Head of Legal Department shares leadership lessons he's learned over the years of managing legal teams, the developments in the banking and finance sector with the most lasting impact on the legal function, and more.
Kuun has been with the company since 2023, previously working as Legal Manager. "I am honored to take on the role of Legal & External Affairs Manager at EcoPro BM Hungary," commented Kuun.
Head of Compliance at UNIQA Biztosito shares his career trajectory, his team's role in the ethical deployment of AI solutions, the strategy for communicating complex regulatory issues to internal stakeholders, and more.
General Counsel at J&T Finance Group shares his approach to aligning the legal strategy with business needs, what market dynamics are currently having the biggest impact on the banking sector, and more.
General Counsel of L'Oreal Adria & Balkan shares how his role has changed in the 13 years with the company, the impact of changing consumer expectations on the legal strategy, and more.
The event brought together legal teams from across Turkiye to discuss the changing role of in-house counsel, from cross-border dealmaking and technology adoption to regulatory compliance and risk management.
Kosovo has no shortage of entrepreneurial talent. What remains limited is access to finance, especially for early-stage businesses that are too risky for traditional lending.
Chief Compliance Officer at First Investment Bank shares his professional journey, what challenges are most pressing for the banking sector in Europe, how the role of compliance leaders will evolve, and more.
Previously, Yener spent 12 years at BSH, working first as Legal Counsel at BSH Turkey and then as Senior Legal Counsel Data Protection at BSH Home Appliances Group.
Head of Legal at Teleperformance shares his views on leadership, the decision-making process on engaging outside counsel, and the regulatory challenges that are most pressing for the BPO industry.
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.
20 General Counsel Explain What They Look for in Law Firms