Event information
Legal 500 is delighted to host the GC Summit: Netherlands 2025 in Amsterdam on 26 November, bringing together the country’s leading in-house counsel for a day of knowledge-sharing, practical insight, and professional exchange.
In shaping the agenda, we surveyed the market and spoke directly with GCs to identify the issues they most want to discuss. The programme will cover cybersecurity and data privacy, financial regulation and banking compliance, ESG and sustainability, AI and automation, competition and antitrust, dispute management and cross-border litigation, and emerging risks in technology, supply chains, and corporate governance. Sessions will also explore governance, compliance, risk management, and the evolving demands of leadership, all of which are central to the Dutch and wider European legal landscape.
The event will feature a mix of panel debates, practical case studies, and open conversations with senior general counsel and industry experts. The aim is to share ideas that not only set out a long-term vision but also offer practical solutions that can be put into practice straight away.
As with all Legal 500 gatherings, the day is also about community. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange perspectives, and build relationships that extend beyond the event. The day will conclude with an informal reception, providing a relaxed setting to continue discussions and strengthen professional connections.
GC Summit: Netherlands 2025 promises to be an important gathering for in-house legal leaders who want to stay ahead of developments, sharpen their approach, and contribute to the future of the profession in the Netherlands.
Agenda
8.30am–9.00am Registration and refreshments
9.00am–9.10am Welcome address
9.10am–10.00am Panel 1 on Responsible Legal AI in association with LEGALFLY
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- Ruben Miessen, CEO & co-founder, LEGALFLY
- Mateusz Wrzesinski, VP and head of international legal affairs, Barilla
10.00am–10.50am Panel 2 on Financial Regulations in association with Linklaters
10.50am–11.05am Coffee break
11.05am–11.35am Fireside chat
11.35am–12.25pm Panel 3
12.25pm–12.55pm Fireside chat on ESG & Sustainability in association with Linklaters
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- Mariken van Loopik, partner, Linklaters
12.55pm–1.00pm Closing remarks
1.00pm–2.00pm Lunch and networking
Speakers
Ruben Miessen, CEO & co-founder, LEGALFLY
With over 10 years of entrepreneurial product leadership experience, Ruben Miessen has a strong desire to harness innovative technologies to improve user experience. He thrives on building bold initiatives aimed at disrupting existing approaches. As the CEO and Co-Founder of LEGALFLY, Ruben is leading the charge in revolutionising the legal industry with AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and security for law firms and corporate legal teams.
Mateusz Wrzesinski, VP and head of international legal affairs, Barilla
Mateusz currently holds the position of VP, Head of International Legal Affairs at Barilla Group, an acclaimed Italian food company. In this role, he oversees all global legal matters outside Italy, spanning diverse regions across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.
Mateusz spent the initial decade of his career in private practice as an M&A lawyer at renowned international law firms such as Allen & Overy, a London-based magic circle law firm, and Dentons. Seeking new challenges and aiming to contribute his expertise to highly regulated multinational corporations engaged in cross-border ventures, he transitioned to in-house roles. Notably, he served as the Legal Director CEE & MEA at Bacardi and later as the Senior Legal Director at LivaNova Plc, a NASDAQ-listed medical devices company.
Mateusz possesses a diverse spectrum of expertise encompassing commercial and corporate law, M&As, competition law, and intellectual property. His particular interest lies in emerging technologies and big data. Throughout his career, he has been a trusted advisor, offering invaluable counsel to clients and employers navigating operations in over 110 countries.
Mariken van Loopik, partner, Linklaters
In association with
LEGALFLY is the secure legal AI associate, anonymising sensitive data before processing. Our AI-native workspace supercharges your legal workflows, enabling everyone in the business to work faster and achieve more. Accelerate contract drafting and review knowing you have flagged risk and validated compliance. Enable non-legal teams to self-serve for basic legal questions. Slash time required for regulatory compliance. The largest legal firms and financial institutions in Europe rely on LEGALFLY to gain competitive advantage while protecting privacy.
LEGALFLY is the secure legal AI associate, anonymising sensitive data before processing. Our AI-native workspace supercharges your legal workflows, enabling everyone in the business to work faster and achieve more. Accelerate contract drafting and review knowing you have flagged risk and validated compliance. Enable non-legal teams to self-serve for basic legal questions. Slash time required for regulatory compliance. The largest legal firms and financial institutions in Europe rely on LEGALFLY to gain competitive advantage while protecting privacy.