Legal 500 is pleased to announce the GC Summit Czech Republic 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 4th February in Prague, with the venue to be confirmed shortly.
As the Czech Republic navigates a rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environment shaped by shifting EU directives, intensified compliance expectations, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in Central and Eastern Europe, this summit will offer an essential platform for the nation’s leading in-house counsel. From the implications of new EU-wide digital, sustainability, and competition frameworks to the local business impact of energy market reforms and regional political developments, the operating context for general counsel is more complex than ever.
In partnership with our event sponsors, the agenda will feature engaging sessions on critical and forward-looking topics, including:
- Key regulatory updates across the EU and Czech Republic, and enforcement trends affecting corporate strategy
- Managing transactions and investments amid economic headwinds and cross-border volatility
- Building resilient and future-proof governance frameworks aligned with EU expectations
- Legal operations transformation: tools, processes, and strategies for achieving more with limited resources
- Crisis and reputation management in an era of cyber threats, litigation risk, and heightened public scrutiny
- Effective stakeholder and regulator engagement within the Czech and broader EU policy landscape
- Navigating complex multi-jurisdictional disputes involving EU, US, and CEE jurisdictions
- The future of employment law in the Czech Republic: workforce transformation, compliance, and evolving regulatory standards
The GC Summit will convene senior in-house counsel, leading private practitioners, and industry experts for a day of in-depth discussion, practical insight, and collaborative learning. Sessions will explore major themes such as data privacy enforcement following key developments under GDPR, cross-border dealmaking in a fragmented geopolitical landscape, the expanding strategic remit of the GC, and the critical role of legal departments in risk mitigation, corporate governance, and reputation management.
Participants can expect timely guidance on adapting to emerging EU regulatory initiatives while also addressing trends in employment law, managing cyber vulnerabilities, and preparing for high-stakes disputes or investigations. The programme will also highlight how Czech legal teams can effectively engage with policymakers domestically and in Brussels to shape the regulatory environment.
As with all Legal 500 GC Summits, this event will prioritise meaningful dialogue and peer exchange. Attendees will have ample opportunity to network with colleagues across industries, share practical experiences, and gain actionable strategies to elevate the impact and strategic value of their legal teams.
With continuous shifts across the legal, political, and economic landscape, the Legal 500 Czech Republic GC Summit 2026 is a must-attend event for in-house leaders seeking to stay ahead of change, respond with confidence, and guide their organisations through an increasingly dynamic environment.
