European In-house Counsel Summit 2021
February 9 & 10, virtual event │ Starts 09.00 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
The European In-house Counsel Summit is now a virtual event
The 9th annual IFLR European In-house Counsel Summit takes place over February 9 & 10, covering developments in the UK and European capital markets; M&A; legal technology; corporate sustainability; Brexit; competition law; and the impact of COVID-19 on the legal team.
With the long-term implications of COVID-19 still unknown and the impact of Brexit unclear, 2021 proves to be a challenging year for UK and European banks and corporates. Amidst all the uncertainty, the European In-house Counsel Summit will offer the opportunity to meet virtually to network, learn and discuss the main challenges facing in-house counsel.
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Tuesday, February 9
Opening comments
8:55 - 9.00 GMT
A year of change: key legal implications of COVID-19
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9.00 - 9.50
GMT
- What were the main challenges in-house counsel faced during the pandemic and how were these overcome?
- What were the key lessons learned from 2020?
- Assessing business continuity plans and fool-proofing against future disruptions
- Impact of COVID-19 on litigation and contracts
- Understanding the core issues of restructuring and insolvency
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Mona He
deputy general counsel, BMI Group
Nassib Abou-Khalil
chief legal officer, Nokia
Amanda Gill
managing director and associate general counsel, Deutsche Bank
Noemi Navarro
legal director and company secretary, Hotelbeds
Networking break
9:50 - 10.05 GMT
Latest developments in the debt and equity capital markets
10.05 - 10.55
GMT
- COVID-19 impact: disclosing COVID-19 and raising capital during a pandemic
- Brexit: new rules and impact on cross-border capital raising
- European COVID-19 capital markets quick fixes
- LIBOR transition: active transition of legacy debt; being ready to raise debt linked to risk-free rates
- ESMA’s review of EU MAR: new rules on market soundings, insider lists
- SPACS: how do they work, why are they being done now?
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Matthew Tobin
partner, Slaughter & May
Networking break
10:55 - 11.10 GMT
Assessing the current M&A landscape
11.10 - 12.00
GMT
- Impact of COVID-19 on M&A deals
- Dealing with increased regulatory/political intervention in M&A deals
- Consequences of the new UK National Security and Investment rules for UK M&A
- M&A outlook for 2021 and beyond
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Gavin Weir
partner, Akin Gump
Weyinmi Popo
partner, Akin Gump
Anna Halmer
vice president corporate and M&A law, Delivery Hero
Networking break
12:00 - 12.15 GMT
Fireside chat with MoloLamken
12.15 - 12.45
GMT
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Lunch and networking
12:45 - 13.45 GMT
Recent trends, issues and challenges in data protection and privacy
13.45 - 14.30
GMT
- Data protection, cyber security and fraud risk: main insights gained from the move to remote working
- Regulator requirements on data protection and GDPR in a remote-work environment
- What is the expected impact of Brexit?
- Implications of the recent ECJ ruling on international transfers and SCCs
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Greg Lascelles
partner, Covington & Burling (moderator)
Jonas Bengtsson
general counsel, Telia Company
Lara Oyesanya
general counsel & chief risk officer, Contis
Closing remarks and close of day one
14:30 GMT
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Wednesday, February 10
Opening comments
9:00 - 9.05 GMT
Employment law and the future of the workforce
9.05 - 9.55
GMT
- Impact of remote working on employment law and employment contracts
- How will teams oversee the return to the office? How should you manage a team that is split between the office and remote working?
- Hiring, on-boarding and training in a remote environment
- Tips for keeping teams motivated and protecting employees’ mental health and wellbeing
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Annalisa Reale
partner – employment law, Chiomenti
Béatrice Pola
partner, Proskauer
Tarun Tawakley
head of employment law, Deliveroo
Kylie Morsley
head of employment law, QinetiQ
Networking break
9:55 - 10.10 GMT
Legal tech: maximising the value and efficiency of the in-house legal team
10.10 - 10.55
GMT
- Leveraging the right technology, tools and techniques
- Managing an increasing workload with fewer resources
- How has the pandemic impacted the way the legal team works?
- What have been the lessons learned on how to maximise efficiency?
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Jane Clemetson
commercial legal director, Reach
Sean Thomas
group general counsel, Alpha Sights
Alexis Alexander
general counsel, Liberis
Networking break
10:55 - 11.10 GMT
Global competition law outlook
11.10 - 12.00
GMT
- Recent trends in regulatory enforcement
- Foreign direct investment considerations
- Managing regulatory investigations
- Sustainability and competition law
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Matthew Readings
partner, Shearman & Sterling (moderator)
Simon Burden
senior solicitor competition law, Vodafone
Niamh McCarthy
head of competition law, International Airlines Group
Networking break
12:00 - 12.15 GMT
Streams
12.15 - 12.55
GMT
Stream A: Diversity and inclusion
- Recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive team
- Developing and implementing effective D&I policies
- Impact of COVID-19 on diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Ama Ocansey
UK head of diversity & inclusion, BNP Paribas
Sheila Hopkins
chief legal officer, Norgine
Ehsan Haque
global head of legal and compliance, Hamilton Capital Holding
Stream B: Brexit
- How to strategically place and manage your business throughout the Brexit process
- Dealing with the uncertainty of a Brexit deal and impact
- Key issues for the legal team
Peter Tyson
Brexit programme director, Standard Life Assurance
Stream C: ESG and the role of the legal team in building a sustainable business
- Understanding the current laws and regulations governing ESG
- How can the legal team help shape and implement a successful ESG policy?
- Working with internal sustainability teams and the board to unlock sustainable business opportunities
Oliver Heiland
director legal & compliance, Allianz
Silvio Cavallo
general counsel, Pillarstone
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Post-panel breakouts
12.55 - 13.25
GMT
These interactive breakout sessions will allow delegates who participated in one of the streams a chance to ask follow up questions directly to the speakers and delve deeper into the topics discussed. It’s also a chance to make new connections with industry colleagues, share ideas and hear what other attendees took away from the previous sessions.
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Closing remarks
13:25 - 13.30 GMT
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"Some observations really provoked further thought."
"Fresh and honest discussion from panellists - best GDPR panel in a while."
"Entertaining, real experience and fascinating talk."
Speakers 2021
The 2020 speaker line-up will be announced shortly. If you feel you have something to contribute or would like to position yourself as an expert in your field, please get in touch with Natalie Canter for in-house speaking enquiries or Melanie Petch for law firm or service provider opportunities.
Please see below for our 2020 speakers.
Michele Baccelli
Hoffmann Eitle
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Mike Gruber
Hoffmann Eitle
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Mark Jones
Hoffmann Eitle
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Dominik Scheible
Hoffmann Eitle
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Holger Stratmann
Hoffmann Eitle
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