Accelerate GC: Transform legal to transform business in CEE

Accelerate GC
  • October 31, 2024

Are you ready to elevate your legal department from a reactive support function to a proactive strategic partner? 

Discover the latest insights from PwC Legal Business Soultion’s newly published Accelerate GC (or General Counsel): Transform legal to transform business in CEE report. The Accelerate GC survey reveals how legal leaders and CEOs across Central and Eastern Europe are navigating transformative journeys. 

Compiling views from over 100 large international companies, this comprehensive survey delves into the evolving role of legal departments—and highlights how technology and managed legal services are reshaping processes, workflows and governance.

Dzenet Garibovic

“We are extremely proud of our report, which includes leading companies from Croatia that operate in the broader market of the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their participation and contribution to the research. Our latest research offers a detailed analysis of the current state of transformation of legal departments within companies, showcasing the progress made and the obstacles that still need to be addressed. The transformation of the legal function is essential in today’s complex economic and political environment, and with significant technological advancements, it is necessary for it to transition from a conventional support role to a strategic partner role that significantly contributes to the business success of companies. We are confident that by embracing this transformation, legal departments can truly enable their companies to achieve additional business growth.”

Dzenet Garibovic, Senior Manager in Tax and legal services, PwC Croatia
  • Diverse engagement levels: From full integration to minimal involvement, legal functions are crucial in balancing business goals with legal oversight.

  • Key objectives for the year ahead: Discover the primary goals of cutting costs, attracting top talent and revamping workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

  • The technological advantage: Uncover how tools like contract management and document automation can drive business growth—and insights into the emerging role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

The report reveals both promising advancements and the challenges that lie ahead, with over half of respondents recognising the potential of new technologies but also highlighting significant barriers to transformation.

Accelerate GC:

Transform legal to transform business in CEE can help you understand how legal departments can thrive

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Marko Marusic

Marko Marusic

Territory Tax Services Leader, PwC Croatia

Dzenet Garibovic

Dzenet Garibovic

Senior Manager in Tax and legal services, PwC Croatia

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