As one of Africa’s leading economies, South Africa boasts a sophisticated legal market that encompasses a wide range of practice areas and industries. In recent years, the role of the general counsel in the country has undergone significant transformation, reflecting broader shifts in the global business landscape. Traditionally focused primarily on legal compliance and risk management, general counsel in South Africa are now being called upon to play a more strategic role within their organisations.
We have had the privilege of speaking with Jaco Theunissen, group legal and company secretary at ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, to gain first-hand insights into this evolving landscape.
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