6th annual fintech event: modern legal leadership – driving people, purpose and performance
Fintech legal leaders are expected to scale teams quickly, navigate complex regulation, integrate AI and deliver commercial results – all without being seen as blockers.
But leadership isn’t just about getting the work done; it’s about building trust, motivating people and driving performance in a way that supports growth.
Join our fintech General Counsel and Head of Legal roundtable at Fenchurch Street, London, to explore what modern legal leadership truly looks like. With insights from a Head of Regulatory Legal Knox Mcilwain and Executive Coach Mila Trezza, we’ll discuss how to scale teams strategically, lead with influence and empathy and evolve yourself and your people in the age of AI.
Why attend our roundtable:
- Gain practical strategies to scale legal teams effectively at different growth stages
- Learn how to lead with influence and empathy to boost engagement and retention
- Understand how to future-proof your team and skill set in the age of AI
- Get actionable advice for developing your own leadership capabilities.
- Build connections with senior legal leaders and share real-world experiences
Hosted by Taylor Root legal recruitment experts Asha Morzaria, Penny Parker and Maame Eshun, our session will provide real-world insights and practical takeaways you can apply immediately to strengthen your leadership impact.
If you would like to attend, then please register your interest below.
MEET YOUr SPEAKErs
Knox Mcilwain
Global Head of Regulatory
Airwallex
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Knox joined Airwallex in 2024 and leads the Regulatory Legal team, responsible for over 70+ licenses in 19 countries in APAC, EMEA and the Americas.
Prior to Airwallex, he spent 15 years in private practice, most recently as a partner in Allen & Overy’s London Financial Regulatory group.
Before becoming a lawyer, Knox spent a decade in tech, both as an entrepreneur and coder.
Mila Trezza
Executive Coach
Former General Counsel Fortune Global 500
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Mila is an executive coach and the former Vice President and General Counsel Upstream Europe and Oceania at Eni – the first woman to hold this role in the UK.
She is the founder of Coaching Lawyers, a regular speaker at legal events, and the author of numerous articles on the daily challenges faced by lawyers and legal teams. Her contribution to legal leadership has been recognised with multiple awards, including the Lifetime Achievement – In-House Award by ALM | Women, Influence & Power in Law UK.
