压力下的道德：法律领导者面临的决定性挑战

A defining challenge for legal leaders June 2026 We were delighted to sponsor and introduceone of the most popular sessions at the recentAssociation of Corporate Counsel Europe This requires the ability to recognise when an issue becomesethical rather than purely legal, the confidence to challengesenior stakeholders, the judgement to balance competing The discussion brought these challenges to life through realworld scenarios and raised important questions about whether Another example explored the tension between globalcompany standards and local practices. This highlighted thechallenge of deciding whether ethical standards should be The session was led by Andrea Moretti, Legal Director ateBay, alongside Casper Munch, Head of Legal and VicePresident at Maersk and Alice Flacco, Group General Counselat MicroPort Scientific MedTech Corp. Together, they led ahighly engaging and interactive discussion that encouraged Across industries, a consistent pattern emerged. Ethicaldecisions are often made under pressure, with limited time,incomplete information and competing priorities that all havemerit. There is rarely an option that is without risk. In thesesituations, success is not about finding a perfect answer, but Drawing on their experience across technology, globallogistics and healthcare, the speakers shaped a conversationthat reflected the growing complexity of modern legal roles.Participants were invited to test their judgement against real The session closed with a reflection that captures the essenceof the challenge. When does being legally right stop beingenough. This question continues to resonate as organisations What emerged from the session was a clear and timelymessage. Ethics under pressure is becoming one of thedefining challenges for organisations today. When legal,ethical, commercial and human considerations do not align, Key takeaways 1Legal compliance alone is not enough. It providesa foundation, but ethical judgement must guide thefinal decision. 2The role of legal teams is expanding. Legal leadersare expected to influence strategy and act as ethicaladvisors. Ethical challenges rarely present themselves as simplequestions of right and wrong. They arise in situations wherelegal compliance may be clear, but the outcome feelsuncomfortable, where commercial priorities conflict with wider 3Most real world decisions involve trade-offs.Leaders must balance competing priorities rather 4Transparency and accountability are essential.Decisions should be clearly reasoned and capable of The role of legal leaders is continuing to evolve. Legalteams are no longer focused solely on compliance. Theyare increasingly expected to contribute to decisions that 5Courage is a critical leadership skill. Speaking up andremaining aligned to values is vital under pressure. Contacts To find out how we can support you in navigating complex ethical challenges, please get in touch. Hannah KendrickCorporate Partner, LeedsT +44 113 284 7620hannah.kendrick@squirepb.com Tony Reed Partner, Chair of European CorporatePractice, FranceT +33 1 5383 7067 Selma BaouchCorporate Partner, AmsterdamT +31 20 747 1114selma.baouch@squirepb.com Jane HaxbyCorporate Partner, LondonT +44 20 7655 1277jane.haxby@squirepb.com