In conversation: Ola Hanson, general counsel, Digi Telecommunications

GC Magazine: Tell me about Digi Telecommunications and your role with the company?

Ola Hanson: Digi is one of the three big telecom operators in Malaysia, listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. It is part of a global telecommunications provide Telenor Group and is a leader in driving progressive and responsible business practices. I was the General Counsel and Head of Legal & Regulatory for Telenor’s Swedish operations before coming over to Asia to work as the General Counsel for Digi.

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Revolving doors: Baker McKenzie and Fieldfisher hire in Europe, while Kirkland opens in Boston

game of hoopla with lawyers

 

Despite a slightly less active week for lateral hires in the UK, firms continue to grow their European footprint. Baker McKenzie and Fieldfisher added to their Paris and Dusseldorf bases respectively, as national firm Weightmans hired in Manchester and Kirkland & Ellis opened a new office in Boston.

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