GC Powerlist 2017

Hamish McNicol

Widely cited as one of the most influential and admired general counsel (GC) since Legal Business began covering the in-house…

Alex Novarese

Do you know your cash-burn phase from your TLDNR? Welcome to the buccaneering, hierarchy-lite world of the fast-growth, tech-driven ‘disruptors’,…

Mark McAteer

Widely cited for her role in making Aviva’s highly-regarded legal team a pacesetter for the in-house profession, heavyweight UK Life…

Guest Blog

RPC’s managing partner on the ‘business first’ role of GCs and their opportunities in the current economic climate 2016. The…

Legal Business

SEEDRS Industry/sector: Venture capital Founded: 2009 Founders: Jeff Lynn, Carlos Silva Chief legal officer: Karen Kerrigan Based: London Seedrs began…

Guest Blog

A warm congratulations to all of the nominees at the Legal Business Awards and especially to those of you who…

Legal Business

Alexandra McGurk Vice president and counsel, litigation WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR ENTERTAINMENT/IMG Recently promoted to vice president and counsel, litigation, Alexandra…

Guest Blog

Conduent Legal and Compliance Solutions (formerly part of Xerox) provides integrated data analytics, technology and expert professional services to help…

Legal Business

SECRET ESCAPES Industry/sector: Travel Founded: 2010 Founders: Tom Valentine, Alex Saint Head of legal: Christine Cordon Heralded as one of…

Guest Blog

1. Have a plan and be proactive It is important to have a career plan as the only person responsible…

Legal Business

  SKYSCANNER Industry/sector: Travel Founded: 2001 Founders: Gareth Williams, Barry Smith, Bonamy Grimes General counsel: Carolyn Jameson Founded in Edinburgh…

Sarah Downey

The 2014 GC Powerlist focused on the rising stars of the in-house community. Three years on, we look back at…

Legal Business

DEEPMIND HEALTH Industry/sector: Medical research/data Founded: 2010 (DeepMind), 2016 (DeepMind Health) Founders (DeepMind): Demis Hassabis (pictured), Shane Legg, Mustafa Suleyman…

Legal Business

Amos Carrington Head of legal SEVEN ENERGY Formerly of Herbert Smith Freehills in both London and Tokyo, the ten-year qualified…

Legal Business

Comment and analysis The GC Powerlist looks ahead to the client redefining the profession The fast fast track – meet…

Legal Business

Marco Boldini Director – European regulatory counsel ETF SECURITIES (UK) Marco Boldini serves as European regulatory counsel at ETF Securities,…

James Wood

Fast-growth, tech-driven companies are reshaping the economy. But what’s it like to be their general counsel? As the old joke…

Legal Business

Samantha Sawyer Legal director AMEY Since 2008, Samantha Sawyer has worked for infrastructure service provider Amey, a subsidiary of Spanish…

Legal Business

Phil Hagan Group legal director PHOENIX GROUP 2016 was undoubtedly a standout year for Phil Hagan, who is primarily responsible…

Legal Business

Amanda Miller Collins Vice president and lead European counsel SHIRE As a UK-focused, Irish-headquartered entity with operational headquarters in the…