House Talk Online, February 6th 2026

Our House Talks Online are designed to inspire General Counsels, Heads of Legal and Legal Counsels to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal.

This edition of House Talk Online focuses on The Other Side of Legal. Legal teams operate in an increasingly complex organisational environment, where collaboration, expectations and ways of working are constantly evolving. Work volumes are growing, turnaround times are increasing and collaboration is under pressure. At the same time, Legal is expected to add more value, adapt and provide direction in shaping how the legal function can continue to play a meaningful role within organisations — both in the short and the longer term.

What does this require in concrete terms from legal professionals and teams? How do you create impact and remain relevant in your daily work while navigating the changes that are coming Legal’s way?

Mr. Maaike-Eline Chanowski (The Other Side of Legal) demonstrates why real progress starts with the problem, not the solution. In her daily practice, she supports legal professionals, department heads and organisations in untangling what has become knotted through years of habits, assumptions and a limited view of the legal profession.