The GC Summit Switzerland 2023, organized by The Legal 500, was a premier event tailored for in-house legal professionals, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the corporate legal landscape. Held on November 29, 2023, at The Widder Hotel in Zürich, the summit provided a platform for dynamic discussions and collaborative networking among esteemed general counsels and legal experts.
Key topics addressed during the summit included the evolution of legal technology, strategies for navigating complex global regulations, enhancing the impact of legal departments on overall business strategies, and promoting ethics and sustainability within corporate environments. The agenda featured insightful panels on joint ventures, carve-out transactions, ESG considerations in internal investigations, and algorithmic fairness in AI governance.
Beyond the informative sessions, the summit offered attendees valuable networking opportunities, fostering candid discussions and collaborations within an exclusive community of peers. This environment enabled participants to exchange ideas and gain diverse perspectives, contributing to the development of lasting professional relationships and partnerships.
The GC Summit Switzerland 2023 was particularly beneficial for in-house legal leaders seeking to equip themselves with practical insights and strategies to navigate the evolving complexities of the legal landscape. Attendees departed with actionable knowledge to bolster their roles as strategic advisors within their respective organizations.
Speakers(16)
Beda Kaufmann
Partner at Advestra
Beda Kaufmann is a partner at Advestra, advising on international and domestic private M&A transactions and joint ventures.
Christina B rner
Head of Legal and Compliance, Head of Legal EMEA at Aon, Enterprise Clients
Christina B rner is the Head of Legal and Compliance and Head of Legal EMEA at Aon, Enterprise Clients.
Daniel Burkhard
Legal Counsel M&A at ABB
Daniel Burkhard is a legal counsel M&A at ABB, managing the execution of acquisitions and divestitures.
Daniel Lucien B hr
Partner at LALIVE
Daniel Lucien B hr is a partner at LALIVE, focusing on compliance, investigations, and corporate governance.
Daniel Raun
Partner at Advestra
Daniel Raun is a partner at Advestra, specializing in corporate law and M&A transactions.
Elisabeth Bechtold
Head of AI at Zurich Insurance Group
Elisabeth Bechtold is the Head of AI at Zurich Insurance Group, responsible for AI governance and oversight.
Federico Piccaluga
General Counsel at Duferco Group
Federico Piccaluga is the General Counsel of Duferco Group, with expertise in energy law and sustainability activities.
Ingrid Sollerer
General Counsel and Global Head Legal, Executive Committee Member at Sandoz
Ingrid Sollerer is the General Counsel and Global Head Legal at Sandoz, serving as an executive committee member.
Margherita Birri
Research Editor at The Legal 500
Margherita Birri is a research editor at The Legal 500, responsible for overseeing and editing legal content across various publications.
Michael Isler
Partner at Walder Wyss
Michael Isler is a partner at Walder Wyss, specializing in technology law and data protection.
Natascia Rubinic
Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel M&A at ABB
Natascia Rubinic is the Senior Vice President and Chief Counsel M&A at ABB, overseeing global legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Nicolas Burgener
Secretary General & Chief Governance Officer, Executive Committee Member at Audemars Piguet
Nicolas Burgener is the Secretary General and Chief Governance Officer at Audemars Piguet, with extensive experience in corporate law and governance.
Oliver K nzler
Partner at Wenger Plattner
Oliver K nzler is a partner at Wenger Plattner, specializing in international and national M&A transactions, restructurings, and private equity.
Philippe Huber
Senior Vice President, Group General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at SIG Group AG
Philippe Huber is the Senior Vice President, Group General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at SIG Group AG.
Richard Magnan
General Counsel, Chief Information Officer, Chief of Cybersecurity at Rising Tide
Richard Magnan is the General Counsel, Chief Information Officer, and Chief of Cybersecurity at Rising Tide.
Simone Nadelhofer
Partner at LALIVE
Simone Nadelhofer is a partner at LALIVE, specializing in complex domestic and cross-border proceedings and investigations.
Event Details
- Date
- September 20, 2023
- Location
- 🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland
- The Widder Hotel
- Audience
- In-house legal professionals, general counsels, legal experts