As a General Counsel who has led legal department transformations in three public companies, I can assure you that Bjarne Tellmann's practical yet sophisticated battle plan has been designed to help General Counsels achieve superior performance in almost any situation. The book is articulate, easy to follow and highly instructive and a road map for new and established General Counsels to create world class premier performing legal departments.
Bjarne Tellmann has written a deeply practical book about the challenges facing the modern general counsel. Based on his own extensive experience, the book is filled with insights that both experienced and novice GCs can immediately use to build a world-class legal department.
Bjarne Tellmann's book is brimming with important ideas about skills and techniques needed to be an outstanding general counsel
Tellmann's book will help outside counsel understand the multifaceted roles the GC serves and the types of support needed from their outside counsel. It underscores the critical need for law firms to serve as strategic partners, providing a deep and concentrated level of specialised legal expertise that is tailored to and aligned with business needs.
The insights and enduring principles contained in this book are applicable to law firm and general counsel leadership. It is a guide to navigating both types of organisation and maximising the outputs from the firm or the company.