Federica Volpe

Associate Consultant | In-house Legal

Niederlande

Federica is part of the Taylor Root team in Amsterdam. Her focus is on in-house legal and compliance professionals within the Netherlands. Her area of recruitment expertise focuses on compliance officers, analysts, managers; legal counsels, senior legal counsels; privacy and data protection officers, analyst and managers. She is naturally curious and very interested in connecting with new people every day.

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Hiring a General Counsel for a quant fund or proprietary trading firm

Posted November 10, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Quant funds and proprietary trading firms operate at the intersection of financial markets, technology and data. That creates a distinctive legal hiring challenge. Depending on the firm’s activities and regulatory status, legal issues can span trading and market conduct, investment management, data licensing, intellectual property, cybersecurity, employment matters and the use […]

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How in-house legal teams are adapting their resourcing strategies

Posted November 9, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The role of the in-house legal team continues to expand. Alongside the traditional responsibilities of counsel, many teams now contribute to commercial decisions and the wider business strategy, in addition to compliance work, AI governance and risk management. That broader remit is changing the skills legal functions need and the way […]

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Why Germany’s labour and employment framework requires careful planning from private equity investors

Posted November 9, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Germany remains one of Europe’s most popular destinations for private equity investment. Its strong industrial base, engineering expertise and thriving Mittelstand business ecosystem continue to attract domestic and international capital. But it’s not without its challenges. European regulatory change is driving a demand for legal, risk and compliance hiring, but in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]