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Boards are placing increasing weight on the General Counsel as a strategic partner — not just a legal adviser, but a central figure in governance, risk oversight, and organisational resilience. Expectations have shifted materially: today’s GC is required to translate complex legal and regulatory developments into clear, board-level insight, while maintaining independence and judgement under pressure.

This session explores what boards genuinely expect from their GCs in the context of governance and risk. We will examine how leading GCs are shaping board conversations, influencing decision-making, and strengthening frameworks that stand up to scrutiny — from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders.

Drawing on real-world perspectives, the discussion will focus on how GCs can:

* Position themselves as trusted advisers at board level
* Navigate the tension between commercial objectives and risk discipline
* Strengthen governance structures without creating friction
* Provide clarity on emerging and systemic risks
* Maintain credibility, independence, and authority in complex environments

Designed for senior General Counsel, this session offers practical insight into how to operate more effectively at board level — and how to meet, and shape, the expectations of today’s boards.