Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC EuropeJoin us for an exclusive high-impact panel discussion designed for senior in-house counsel navigating today’s geopolitical, policy, regulatory and business shifts in Europe.
Event Overview
In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, regulatory complexity and economic uncertainty, corporate legal leaders play a critical role in shaping their organisations’ strategic direction. This interactive roundtable is tailored for general counsel, chief legal officers and senior in-house counsel seeking actionable insights to enhance their strategic role within their organisation, contributing to growth while preparing for the known and unknown unknowns!
Key Discussion Topics
• The EU 2024-2029 Agenda – Regulatory risks, compliance challenges and business opportunities (e.g. changing ESG landscape, new EU industrial policies).
• The Trump Administration & Global Policy Shifts – Implications for EU businesses and regulatory responses.
• Corporate Resilience & Business Strategy – Legal leadership in an era of volatility.
Why Join?
• Exclusive insights – Gain expert perspectives on global legal, business and regulatory challenges.
• Actionable strategies – Walk away with practical solutions to manage risk, drive business strategy and ensure regulatory compliance. • Interaction and engagement – Participate in discussions tailored to the challenges facing today’s general counsel.
• High-value networking – Connect with top legal professionals, policy experts and corporate leaders.
Speakers
Expert Panel
Leading legal and business experts will share their perspectives on these pressing challenges, offering practical strategies and real-world examples.
Asdin El Habbassi
Senior Policy Adviser, BusinessEurope
Christina Economides
European Public Policy, Squire Patton Boggs
Bart Vanderstraete
Office Managing Partner, Brussels, Squire Patton Boggs
Gerard McElwee
ESG Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
Moderator
Matthew Kirk
International Affairs Advisor, Squire Patton Boggs and former UK Ambassador
Bruno Jean-Etienne
ACC Europe Country Representative - Belgium
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