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How not to get Lost in Translation: A Beginners Guide to In-House Lawyers Setting up Legal Functions in Japan

May 2018ManagementBanking & Finance

Abstract

Challenger’s Head of Legal, Product - Andrew Goldstein and Senior Legal Counsel, Jarrod Brooks discuss some of the legal and other challenges they faced in connection with expanding beyond borders with the recent launch of Challenger’s Tokyo office.

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Jarrod Brooks

Senior Legal Counsel, Challenger Limited, Australia

Andrew Goldstein

Head of Legal, Product, Challenger Limited, Australia

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