The Legal 500 GC Summit Switzerland 2026 is a premier event designed for senior in-house lawyers, law firms, and the broader professional community supporting the legal function. Organized by The Legal 500, this summit provides a platform for insight, collaboration, and forward-looking dialogue, addressing the rapidly transforming global business climate and legal profession.
Key topics at the summit include navigating global uncertainty, accelerating regulatory change, AI adoption, shifting supply chains, and the emergence of new legal talent. These discussions aim to redefine how corporate legal teams assess risk, manage strategic transactions, deliver value, and support organizational decision-making in Swiss, multinational, and pan-European contexts.
Attendees can expect focused sessions, engaging panels, and peer-driven dialogues that offer practical perspectives to strengthen the legal function, prepare teams for the future, and stay ahead of innovations influencing corporate legal practice. The event also provides ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, share best practices, and build professional relationships.
This summit is ideal for in-house legal teams seeking to stay ahead, elevate best practices, and strengthen their professional networks. By participating, attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape effectively.
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Speakers(15)
Adrian Tüscher
Moderator at KPMG Law
Adrian Tüscher moderated a session on legal transformation programs at the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Dirk Kessler
Speaker at Lindemann Law
Dirk Kessler addressed how legal teams can help organizations anticipate geopolitical shocks at the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Dr. Alexander Lindemann
Speaker at Lindemann Law
Dr. Alexander Lindemann explored geopolitical pressures affecting Swiss multinationals at the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Dr. Oliver Künzler
Moderator at Wenger Plattner
Dr. Oliver Künzler moderated a panel on M&A auctions and strategic review processes at the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Dr. Tatiana Zakharova
Speaker at Lindemann Law
Dr. Tatiana Zakharova provided insights into navigating diverging regulatory regimes during the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Edward Gill
Speaker at KPMG Law
Edward Gill provided insights into the limitations of legal-only initiatives in transformation programs during the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Francisco Castro
Moderator at LEGALFLY
Francisco Castro moderated a session on AI governance challenges at the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Gaël Jacquemettaz
Speaker at Wenger Plattner
Gaël Jacquemettaz addressed managing risk and aligning legal strategy with commercial objectives at the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Gilles Debrock
Speaker at LEGALFLY
Gilles Debrock discussed oversight gaps and vendor-management complexities in AI tools during the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Harry Leonhardt
Speaker at Wenger Plattner
Harry Leonhardt discussed the role of legal teams in shaping competitive processes during the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Ken Ebanks
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at eBay
Ken Ebanks oversees a global team of nearly 100 legal professionals at eBay and serves on the company's Global Markets Leadership team. He has previously led the EMEA Legal team for Amazon Video and was a corporate partner at Covington LLP.
Laura Belardinelli
Speaker at Wenger Plattner
Laura Belardinelli examined the mechanics of process letters and staged bidding during the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Marc Pfeffer
Group General Counsel at Kuehne + Nagel International
Dr. Marc Pfeffer has been Group General Counsel at Kuehne+Nagel since 2014, restructuring the legal department and introducing efficient cost structures. He also serves as Corporate Secretary of the Board of Directors and has a background in legal affairs and corporate governance.
Nina Cronstedt
Speaker at KPMG Law
Nina Cronstedt discussed the importance of integrated systems in legal transformation at the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Philippe A. Huber
Speaker at Lindemann Law
Philippe A. Huber discussed the impact of escalating tariffs and sanctions on global markets during the GC Summit Switzerland 2026.
Event Details
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Location
- 🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland
- Zurich Marriott Hotel, Neumühlequai 42, Zurich, 8006
- Audience
- Senior in-house lawyers, law firms, and legal professionals