On-demand Webinar: How to measure the value-add of the legal team

The panel discussion looks at what the value-add of the in-house legal team is and which processes are they focusing on. The session includes clear examples of how you can measure the value-add of the legal team through process, mindset and ways of working.

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Speakers:

Alissa Foale, Head of Legal, Brewin Dolphin
Julian Gooding, General Counsel Corporate Legal Group; and Global COO, Credit Suisse
Electra Japonas, CEO and Founder, The Law Boutique
Chris Price, Managing Partner, EY UK Financial Services Law

Moderator:

Matthew Kellett, Partner- UK Law Leader, Financial Services

This free to watch webinar is part of the In-house Financial Services virtual event that took place between 30 June – 2nd July 2020

For more information on the conference, a copy of the agenda, or to register interest for 2022, please visit the event website.

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