LIR Council
An exclusive panel of in-house counsel bringing a fresh perspective to legal publishing. With a streamlined review system, LIR Council evaluates the practical relevance of opinion articles submitted by law firms—focusing on real-world applicability and business impact. Because the true value of legal insight lies in how it’s put into practice.
Claudia Lettner is an experienced legal professional specializing in international, European, and business law and with extensive knowledge of languages. She has held leadership roles in various organizations, including the Vienna Chamber of Commerce. Claudia has extensive experience in corporate governance, compliance, and legal advisory, with a strong educational background from the Karl Franzens Universität Graz and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Mag. Claudia Lettner, LL.M.
Head of Business Law and Commercial Law Department, Vienna Economic Chamber
With over 25 years as an in-house counsel, including 5 years as General Counsel for Coca-Cola Eurasia & Middle East Operating Unit, I’ve led teams across 25 countries. I actively contribute to global projects, legal networks, and serve on the OU leadership and global extended legal leadership teams. My expertise spans various broad range of topics.
Executive with 20+ years’ experience in law, management, operations, data science, and AI. MBA, PMP, and postgraduate in Business Management. Co-founder of Legal Efficiency, driving innovation and aligning legal strategy with corporate goals. Experienced in financial and industrial sectors, mentoring professionals and enhancing the legal function through technology and business-oriented results.
(1985. San José, Costa Rica). Carlos Valenciano has over fifteen years of experience leading legal departments for multinational companies in Latin America and Southeastern Europe.
Richard Burnley joined EBU Legal in 2010 as Senior Competition Counsel, becoming Head of Regulatory Legal Services in 2012, Director of Legal in 2016, and Director of Legal and Policy in 2018. Previously, he worked as a competition lawyer in Brussels and London and at the European Commission’s DG Competition Merger Task Force.
He holds a Law degree from Universidad Javeriana, as well as master’s degrees (MBA and Leadership) from EADA in Barcelona, and specializations in Commercial and Administrative Law. For the past 19 years, he has led Terpel’s legal, reputational, and sustainability strategIES, as well as communications, external relations, and intangible asset management. Since 2025, he has been driving Terpel’s transformation in his role as CTO.
Daniel Perea
VP Asuntos Corporativos y Legales / Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), Terpel
Hironori Inai is an attorney with broad experience in corporate, commercial, and compliance matters. Hiro supports businesses as a trusted co-driver. He serves as. Managing Counsel at Tesla, where he is primarily responsible for the Japanese market. He also teaches freshmen at Chuo University as a part-time lecturer.
Milagros Mago Franco is a Venezuelan lawyer, graduated from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, with training in corporate law, international economic policy, legal project management, communications, and coaching. She has practiced law in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Her approach combines strategic leadership, digital transformation, and ethical management of multicultural legal teams, adding value to organizations with a global vision.
1- Master of Laws in International Trade, Cairo University, Egypt. 2- LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law, UK. 3- Corporate Lawyer, Teda (2015–2016). 4- Corporate Lawyer, Elsewedy Electric, Egypt (2016–2019). 5- Senior Lawyer, Elsewedy Electric, UAE (2019–2021). 6- Legal Counsel, Elsewedy Electric, Egypt (2021–2025). 7- Legal Manager, Algihaz Holding, KSA (2025–present).
Amr Reda Abdullatif is a Regional Corporate Lawyer specializing in cross-border transactions, corporate governance, construction law, and dispute resolution. He is a published legal author and trusted advisor on major infrastructure projects across the MENA region, with strong capabilities in contract management, arbitration, and legal tech integration.
Legal advisor, public affairs specialist, and certified State court interpreter. He holds a Law degree from PUCMM and a master’s in Business Transactions Law from IOMG. With eight years of experience in prestigious law firms and multinational corporations of mass consumer goods and technology, he leads strategic projects that promote efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Alberto Camacho
Sr. Associate & Public Affairs Counsel, PedidosYa República Dominicana
Wise Wang brings over a decade of in-house legal experience in the tech industry, complemented by his background as a business management consultant. With expertise across IT sectors, including IPOs, and being trilingual in Japanese, Chinese, and English, he offers a unique, business-savvy legal perspective tailored to the needs of fast-growing global companies.
Polish transactional and regulatory lawyer with expertise in the field of corporate and capital markets law. Attorney-at-law (The Warsaw Bar, Poland). Holds a PhD degree in law. Advises inter alia companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and financial institutions such as banks or investment funds. Engaged in numerous deals with an aggregate value of dozens of billions of PLN.
Holds an LLM from AASTMT and a law degree from Paris 1 Sorbonne. A trilingual lawyer with over 10 years of experience in the engineering, construction, insurance, and telecom sectors. Expertise includes corporate law, contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and governance across the MENA region. Currently serves as Senior Regional Legal & Compliance Lawyer at Johnson Controls Arabia and previously led legal advisory at Rowad.
Alena Shved has worked with several tech companies, assisting founders and startups on investment deals, corporate and IP structuring, tax planning, and related matters. She also mentors early‑career professionals and shares knowledge through seminars and lectures on topics relevant to the tech sector, aiming to support sustainable business growth and practical legal understanding.
Mawande Maqungo is a decorated legal executive recognised through multiple regional awards. He blends his expertise in technology and corporate law across three continents. A speaker and publisher in the legal industry on topics such as AI, cybersecurity and data privacy. Formerly with a leading African law firm, he is now General Counsel at a multinational ICT corporate.
Reem is a legal counsel and corporate governance professional with extensive experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance and board advisory across the hospitality and real estate sectors. She specializes in structuring strategic partnerships and joint ventures, managing legal disputes and arbitrations, advising on governance best practices, and ensuring operational compliance.
Dr. Denis Peterson, an award-winning General Counsel and Company Secretary at Mercedes-Benz South Africa, holds a DBA, MBA, B.Comm and LLB. With over 18 years’ legal expertise in international trade, M&A, governance, and compliance, he has advised global corporations, shaped legislation, and pioneered legal innovation, earning recognition among South Africa’s most influential legal leaders.