The tasks and challenges for in-house counsels in cross-border transactions are many and varied. They need to meet the expectations of senior management while protecting company from risk, managing external counsels and familiarising themselves with new legal developments and transaction tools - to name just a few responsibilities. Knowing, understanding and anticipating the mindset, needs and expectations of in-house counsels is key for practitioners to properly support them, make their lives easier and build a trusting and lasting client relationship. In this panel discussion, highly experienced in-house counsels from global companies will share their perspective on cross-border transactions, how they approach mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects and what they expect from their outside counsels.