Legal Professionals: Governance, Risk and Compliance Best Practices Masterclass 2026

Thinking Beyond the Law. Acting Beyond Compliance

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14th - 15th April 2026 | 9am-5pm (GMT+8)

Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Murray Grainger

Master Trainer

Murray Grainger

Ethics and Compliance Expert in Legal and GRC

Murray Grainger is a British ethics and compliance expert with over 25 years’ experience in legal, compliance, governance and risk management across multiple industries. Fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish, he has led and delivered global training programmes in ABAC, anti-fraud, AML, conflicts of interest and corporate governance for organisations including Airbus, L’Oréal, International Airlines Group as well as leading law firms and universities. Holding a Global Executive MBA from IESE Business School and professional certifications in AI, fraud examination and legal practice, Murray combines deep subject matter expertise with dynamic training delivery. His work includes high impact seminars worldwide - from Europe to Africa and Australasia - and publications in respected outlets such as Compliance & Ethics Professional Magazine, FT Expansión and the Institute of Business Ethics.

Training Courses/Seminars delivered include:

  • Governance, Risk & Compliance, 2025, Amsterdam and Online 
  • ABAC Compliance & Financial Crime Prevention, 2025, Senegal
  • Stand-Up Ethics & Compliance Dialogues, Barcelona, 2024
  • Risk Management: the beating heart of your effective E&C programme, Konstanz, Germany, 2024
  • Digital Compliance, 2022, Seville, Spain
  • Whistleblowing, 2020-2022, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Compliance Communications, 2019, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Integrity and Compliance Management, St Gallen, Switzerland, 2017-2021 
  • Why Integrity Matters to your Business, Palma de Mallorca, 2016 
  • Global Business Ethics Challenge, 2013-2020, Hannover, London, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Seattle, New Zealand

Event Description

This Masterclass is a high-impact executive learning experience designed for corporate professionals who want to strengthen their leadership and decision-making at the critical intersection of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). It brings together international perspectives, expert insights and peer-to-peer exchange to address today’s most pressing organisational challenges.

Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, practical case studies and real-world scenarios drawn from diverse industries and jurisdictions. The Masterclass places a strong emphasis on best practices, applied learning and value creation, ensuring that concepts can be immediately translated into action within your organisation.

Who Should Attend

This Masterclass is designed for senior professionals and legal leaders who play a critical role in shaping, overseeing and safeguarding their organisations. It is particularly relevant for:

  • CLOs, General Counsels and Senior Legal Counsels seeking to strengthen their strategic influence while ensuring robust legal and regulatory oversight.
  • Compliance Officers and MLROs responsible for managing regulatory obligations, preventing misconduct and embedding a culture of compliance across the organisation.
  • Risk Officers looking to enhance enterprise-wide risk frameworks and align risk management with business strategy.
  • Governance professionals focused on improving board effectiveness, accountability and decision-making processes.

If you are involved in decision-making, legal oversight or assurance and want to elevate your impact while protecting your organisation and yourself — this Masterclass is for you!

Why You Should Attend

Senior leaders in business and law today operate in an environment of increasing scrutiny, regulatory complexity and personal accountability. This Masterclass is designed to help you navigate these pressures with confidence by strengthening your understanding of governance, risk and compliance, whilst equipping you to perform in business and legal leadership roles and minimise exposure to personal and organisational risk.

 

You will explore how strong governance supports better strategic decision-making, enhances board effectiveness and drives long-term value for your organisation. Through interactive, real-world case studies, you will confront practical challenges faced by boards and senior executives, gaining insight into how issues unfold — and how they should be handled.

 

This is a practical, engaging learning experience that goes far beyond theory. You will leave better prepared to ask the right questions, challenge constructively and contribute meaningfully to day-to-day management decisions as well as at board and executive level. In today’s global business environment, informed leadership is far more than a ‘nice to have’!

Key Objectives

Identify and interpret relevant national and international legal and corporate governance frameworks, standards and best practices applicable to their organisation.

Assess and manage legal risks specific to their sector and organisation by applying structured legal risk management and monitoring frameworks.

Design and implement effective legal compliance programmes, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards within the organisation.

Provide strategic legal guidance that supports sound corporate governance, strengthens organisational culture and contributes to sustainable business performance.

Understand the legal drivers, obligations, and regulatory expectations influencing effective Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices.

Evaluate emerging legal trends, regulatory developments, and technologies affecting the future of legal practice and corporate compliance at both national and international levels.

Develop legal oversight frameworks and metrics to monitor, assess and improve the effectiveness of legal and compliance functions within the organisation.

Apply legal knowledge and course insights across the organisation to support informed decision-making, manage legal exposure and create measurable business value.

Past Feedback

" Excellent panel of speakers! All topics were very up-to-date with current trends and the speakers had imparted valuable info and knowledge. "

Nita.

HR Director, Brunei

" The course was very informative, clear delivery and interactive. My questions were answered effectively. Thank you! "

Leng.

Non-Executive Independent Director, Kuala Lumpur

" It was great to work with CWI. Their attention to detail was impeccable. The Business Continuity & Crisis Management workshop was fluid and went very smoothly! CWI presented and managed the participants with great patience and have delivered fully on their commitments to me. "

Ta.

Group CFO, Dubai

" The masterclass I attended was one of the workshops I highly ranked and treasure most. Well-organized and experiential learning - it was second to none. "

Joseph.

Chief Commercial Officer, East Africa

I have had an unfailingly excellent experience as a CWI presenter. Their international marketing is unusually strong. Their technical grasp to deliver successfully and the ways they have polished my contribution to the benefit of the participants are impressive. "

Professor Andrew D Chambers.

United Kingdom

" The masterclass was an excellent refresher plus new updates. The case studies were good as it reiterates the points for each topic. "

June.

Executive Director, Kuala Lumpur

" The masterclass was well-presented, full of different case studies were provided, and the topics were well-illustrated. I now have a better view of the organization of different boards. Thanks and well done. "

Jor.

Chief Executive Officer, Brunei

" Attending the course has assisted deeply in my understanding of what would be expected of me, as well as the fulfillment of my role & upcoming role. "

Andrew.

Senior Managing Director, Kuala Lumpur

" This course was mind-blowing. It gave me insight regarding the whole concept of investment in culture, and how human beings are the force. It was an amazing Masterclass. "

Zaka.

Chief Risk Officer, Saudi Arabia