Frontiir Group’s General Counsel and Vice-President for Legal and Corporate Affairs (“Frontiir”), Al-Shwaid de Leon Ismael (“Mr. Shwaid”), has been recognized and included in the prestigious Legal500 GC Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2024. This award highlights Mr. Shwaid’s exemplary leadership, strategic foresight, and unwavering dedication to legal excellence, further cementing Frontiir’s position as a pioneer in the telecommunications industry.

Inclusion in the Legal500 GC Powerlist is a symbol of professional achievement and peer acknowledgment in the legal community. It signifies recognition of Mr. Shwaid’s ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, deliver innovative solutions, and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance in a challenging regulatory environment.

Legal500 is one of the well-respected legal directories, known for its independent and comprehensive research into the global legal market. The GC Powerlist identifies and profiles the most influential and innovative in-house counsel, celebrating their pivotal role in shaping business and legal strategies. The awarding ceremony for the GC Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2024 took place on 14 November 2024 at Raffles Hotel in Singapore, gathering top-tier legal professionals and in-house counsel from across the region.

Nominees for the GC Powerlist are subjected to a rigorous evaluation process, which includes nominations from in-house counsels, peer feedback, addressing research questions, and a detailed review by the Legal500 research team. Selection criteria focus on legal expertise, innovation in overcoming challenges, and significant contributions to the organization’s success.

Mr. Shwaid was selected for his outstanding contributions to Frontiir and his ability to lead local in-house lawyers in a challenging environment. Within a short span of time, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, particularly in paving the way for his team and navigating complex regulatory frameworks in Myanmar. His ability to manage risk, maintain regulatory relationships, and drive legal innovation has set a benchmark for in-house legal excellence.

Being recognized by Legal500 is a testament to in-house counsel role in today’s business world. This recognition set forth the importance of legal teams not only as risk mitigators but as strategic partners who drive corporate success. For Mr. Shwaid, this recognition is not just a personal achievement but a reflection of Frontiir’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

For more information, please visit Legal500’s website: https://www.legal500.com/gc-powerlist/southeast-asia-2024/