Our role at the event
A roundtable session: Global vs Local – Success Strategies in Leading Cross-Border Teams
Led by Emma Roe, Global Head of Legal Operations & Technology Consulting (LOTC), this 90-minute session will bring together senior in-house leaders to discuss how to balance global consistency with local responsiveness. Topics will include cultural sensitivities, centralised vs localised service delivery, legacy systems, and fostering collaboration across jurisdictions.
A fireside chat with Sir Nigel Knowles
Our Group CEO, Sir Nigel Knowles, will reflect on DWF’s transformation journey, including the firm’s strategic growth and recent investment from Inflexion. This session will offer valuable insights into leadership, innovation, and the future of legal services. He’ll also explore the firm’s journey from public listing to private equity investment, and how access to external capital has supported DWF’s growth ambitions through strategic transformation. It’s a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the legal industry’s most experienced leaders on how to navigate change, scale effectively, and lead with purpose in a fast-evolving market.
“LegalTechTalk provides a great opportunity for the legal community to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of our profession. In our experience, a fundamental driver to successful innovation and technology development is about working collaboratively across disciplines and sectors, sharing insights, learning from each other and finding our way through the challenges faced together. We’re delighted to be part of the conversation.”
— Emma Roe, Global Head of LOTC
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Meet the team
We’re proud to have a strong team representing DWF at the event. Alongside Emma and Sir Nigel, the following colleagues will be attending:
- Julia Perez, Global Head of Legal Operations
- Faye Yao, Senior Project Manager
- Bhavya Rawal, Legal Technology Consultant
- Jessica Lazarus, Commercial Director - Legal Operations
- Seth Hughes, Global Head of eDiscovery
- Jon Grainger, Chief Technology Officer
- Emily Hoare, Head of Technology Transformation
- Ruby Moreea, Head of Document Review, UK
Each brings a unique perspective and deep expertise in legal operations, legal technology, and change, and they’ll be available throughout the event to connect, share insights, and discuss how we’re helping clients navigate transformation.
Why it matters
As legal departments face increasing demands to deliver value, efficiency, and innovation, events like LegalTechTalk provide an essential space for collaboration and forward thinking. At DWF, we believe that legal transformation is driven not just by technology, but by people and process. We look forward to connecting with peers, sharing our expertise, and contributing to the dialogue on what’s next for legal operations. Follow our social channels for updates, insights, and highlights from the event.
To know more about our services, click here: Legal Operations | DWF
