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.

Zeynep Derman Küçükönder

VP Legal, EME OU GC, Coca-Cola Eurasia & Middle East

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.

Felipe Fioratti Coffone

Independent

(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.

Carlos Valenciano Góngora

VP Legal Latin America North and Caribbean, Ericsson

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.

Mr. Richard Burnley

EBU Director Legal & Policy, European Broadcasting Union

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.

Hironori Inai

Managing Counsel, Tesla

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.

Milagros Mago Franco

Independiente

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).

Ayman Hamdy Abdelrahman Taha

Legal Manager, Algihaz Holding

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.

Amr Reda Abdullatif

Regional Corporate Lawyer, Hassan Allam Holding

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.

Wise Wang

Legal Lead for Japan and Korea, X