Balquis Hussein

Balquis specialises in compliance, financial crime, governance and risk recruitment for a range of clients, including both multinational and regional organisations. She works closely with firms across industries, including banking, financial services, government entities, law firms, corporate and commercial and professional services, working with both local and international talent.

Since 2015, Balquis has successfully worked and delivered on mandates globally and is now developing our presence for compliance, financial crime, governance and risk recruitment in the Middle East.

Balquis's Insights and Articles

From Legal Counsel to General Counsel: what sets future leaders apart?

• Posted Oktober 30, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The role of the General Counsel (GC) has changed significantly over the past decade. As legal teams have become more integrated into business operations, organisations now expect their senior legal leaders to contribute far beyond legal advice. Today’s GC is often a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic guidance […]

Data center growth is reshaping U.S. real estate: What does it mean for legal teams?

• Posted Oktober 26, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Data centers have become a major area of U.S. commercial real estate. Demand from AI, cloud computing and hyperscale operators is accelerating investment in digital infrastructure. JLL’s report, data center demand exceeds expectations in H1 2026 , shows how quickly that demand is growing. AI data centers and hyperscale data centers […]

Legal readiness and enterprise value: what professional services firms must get right before investment or sale

• Posted Oktober 22, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Private equity investment continues to reshape the professional services market.   While much of the activity to date has focused on accountancy and financial advisory businesses, investors are increasingly looking at consulting, executive search, compliance, legal services and other specialist advisory firms. Recent transactions involving businesses such as Azets, Cooper Parry and […]

Why risk management skills are increasingly critical for legal professionals 

• Posted Oktober 22, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The role of in-house legal teams has evolved significantly in recent years. Legal professionals are not just expected to advise after an issue arises. They are increasingly asked to anticipate potential problems, assess their impact and help organizations mitigate business risk.  This is backed by the latest data from our 2026 […]

Why lawyers are leaving law firms for in-house technology companies

• Posted Oktober 20, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The legal profession is experiencing a notable shift. Changing workplace culture, personal and professional goals, and the enticing growth of technology companies are driving a move from private practice to in-house.  While moving from private practice to in-house is not new, the pace at which lawyers are gravitating towards high-growth technology […]

The expanding remit for in-house legal (and the breaking point)

• Posted Oktober 19, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Over the past few years, the role of an in-house legal leader has expanded significantly, often taking on more non-traditional responsibilities and exerting greater influence at the executive level. This growing influence brings opportunities, but it also creates pressure. As new technologies gather pace and budgets remain constrained, the support available to […]