Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI), a leading mining conglomerate, proudly announces the remarkable achievements of its Legal and Regulatory Affairs Group in recent prestigious industry award ceremonies.
The In-House Community (IHC) recognized FNI’s legal team for its outstanding contributions during its online awards ceremony. The group was awarded the In-House Legal Team of the Year 2024 Best Practice Management Award (Corporate Social Responsibility). FNI was also shortlisted in the In-House Legal Team of the Year 2024 in Energy and Natural Resources category. The IHC represents over 16,000 in-house legal professionals across the Asia and Middle East regions, and the 2024 awards featured a record 206 submissions, showcasing exceptional legal teams across 14 jurisdictions.
Earlier, FNI’s legal team was also feted at the Asian Legal Business (ALB)–Philippine Law Awards 2024, hosted by Thomson Reuters. It won In-House Team of the Year 2024 (Construction and Real Estate) and FNI Chief Legal Counsel Noel B. Lazaro was among the Top 5 Philippine In-House Lawyer of the Year 2024. FNI was also a finalist in the Philippine In-House Team of the Year 2024 and In-House Team of the Year 2024 (Innovation) categories.
Organized by Thomson Reuters, a global leader in providing intelligent information for businesses and professionals, the ALB awards are judged by a distinguished panel of senior in-house counsels, legal industry leaders, and recognized firms.
Atty. Lazaro expressed his pride in the team’s achievements, stating, “The honor is as much about dedicated colleagues who work tirelessly behind the scenes as it is about the team on stage. Their purposeful contributions are at the heart of our collective success.” These prestigious recognitions highlight FNI’s commitment to excellence and integrity, particularly in corporate social responsibility and best practices in real estate and natural resources management, as well as its dedication to sustainability and innovation.
