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The Belgian PostIn-House Lawyers 2009
| Rankings at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Sector | Government services |
| Lawyers worldwide | 14 |
| Innovation | Track record of constant innovation |
| Originality | 8 |
| Business alignment | 10 |
| Value creation | 8 |
| Impact | 8 |
| Total | 34 |
| Description | Taking a review in the crisis, the legal team developed a strategy for the business to respond to changing market conditions. Acting more like management consultants, the team is a core business partner to Belgian Post |
In-House Lawyers 2008
| Rankings at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Sector | Government Services |
| Number of lawyers worldwide | 16 |
| Innovation | Proactive management of litigation costs. |
| Originality of innovation (s) | 7 |
| Alignment of legal team with the business | 8 |
| Creating economic value and/or competitive advantage for the business | 8 |
| Industry leadership or wider impact of legal team's activity | 7 |
| Total | 30 |
| Description | General Counsel Dirk Tirez has overhauled the way litigation is managed. The number of new files opened has decreased 43 per cent since 2005 and the costs of litigation are down by 40 per cent. Outside advisers have been reduced from 65 to 11 and are measured on their performance. The department continues to lead strategic initiatives to enhance the future competitiveness of the business. |
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