EP46 Catalyst: Leading in extraordinary times

On 1 May 2020, Justin D'Agostino began his role as the new Hong Kong based Global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills. This was no ordinary start to a leadership role, with his first day in March as transitional chair of the firm's Executive team marked by the WHO's declaration of a global pandemic.Interviewed by Singapore partner Fatim Jumabhoy, Justin will share how he adapted his thinking and direction to lead a global organisation – and a new leadership team – through one of the most extraordinary periods of recent history, and why keeping our people connected and caring for each other was critical to the firm's approach and success to date.