The General Counsel Summit Asia is an annual event organized by Economist Impact, bringing together legal leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region to exchange strategic insights, navigate emerging risks, and redefine the role of general counsel in the boardroom and beyond. The inaugural summit built on two decades of success from its London counterpart, establishing itself as a premier gathering for legal professionals in the region.
The summit addresses critical topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence, evolving policies, and geopolitical shifts on the legal and business landscape. Attendees engage in discussions on balancing risk, innovation, and growth, ensuring they are equipped to lead, advise, and adapt in an era defined by uncertainty and rapid change.
Participants benefit from networking opportunities with peers, access to content-rich sessions featuring over 60 expert speakers, and the chance to connect with representatives from leading organizations. The event fosters an environment for meaningful exchanges and collaboration among general counsel and legal decision-makers.
The General Counsel Summit Asia is ideal for general counsel, chief legal officers, and legal leaders seeking to stay ahead of industry trends, enhance their strategic influence, and build valuable connections within the legal community.
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Speakers(3)
Esther H. Lim
Director SEA Legal at Google
Nick Fell
General Counsel and Executive Vice-President Corporate Services at BW Group
Nicholas Fell serves as General Counsel and Executive Vice-President Corporate Services at BW Group. He oversees the Legal, Insurance, and Corporate Secretarial departments and is a Director of NorthStandard Limited P&I Club. Nick chairs the Documentary Committee of BIMCO and is an Associate Mediator of the Singapore Mediation Centre. He holds an LLB from the University of Liverpool, an LLM from the University of Leicester, and an MBA from the University of Chicago, and is qualified as a lawyer in England, Hong Kong, New York, and California.
Sabrina Nguyen
Global Head of Legal & Compliance, Specialized Nutrition at Danone
Sabrina Nguyen is the Global Head of Legal & Compliance for Danone's Specialized Nutrition division. With experience spanning eight countries and five continents in consumer goods, private equity, and law, she has been instrumental in achieving B Corp certification for Danone subsidiaries across 40+ countries since 2016. Recognized as the 2024 UK GC of the Year by Women & Diversity in Law, Sabrina is also a founding member of CHIEF, a global network supporting women executive leaders.
Event Details
- Date
- October 1-2, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇸🇬 Singapore
- To be announced
- Audience
- General counsel, chief legal officers, and legal leaders from the Asia-Pacific region
- Attendees
- Over 300 attendees
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