GC Corporate Governance & Compliance Forum: Philippines 2024

Amid a scene of change and uncertainty, companies around the world are increasingly faced with an increased risk of disputes, amplified by the rise of technology, ever-evolving ESG considerations and  supply chain disruption.

Running a successful business depends on anticipating risks and establishing robust compliance now more than ever, to successfully protect your organisation in today’s inter-connected world. For General and In-House Counsel, the challenge is even greater, with remote working, digital transformation and multi-jurisdictional nuances requiring a broad perspective and deep understanding of the local outlook.

In this forum, The Legal 500 and Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra will partner together to bring leading in-house and private practitioners together to discuss the best way of establishing effective and diligent corporate governance frameworks across the Philippines.

Provisional Topics include:

• Boards and Governance : Directors’ liabilities & shareholder activism: Keeping up with Stakeholder Demands in this time of risk uncertainty – how to keep the board informed and manage a potential crisis, and the role of the board to drive performance and keep up with stakeholder demands.

• Management of ESG expectations: Changing and evolving ESG expectations in the Philippines and requirements over corporate management of global businesses.

• M&A: The intersection of due diligence and governance: The board’s role in M&A to capture more value amid an unpredictable deal landscape and the key issues and risks the board should consider in the M&A process.

• Protecting credibility, brand & reputation: Effective strategies to mitigate risk and protect your brand, reputation and developing an effective whistleblowing system.

• AI and data governance: The board’s role in driving technology (e.g., AI and Emerging Tech) and the relevant implications.

Agenda

1:00pm – 1.30pm: Arrival and Registration

1:30pm – 2:00pm : Welcome address and opening remarks

2:00 pm – 2:50pm: Panel one

2:50pm – 3:20pm: Coffee break

3:20pm – 4:10pm: Panel two

4:10pm – 5:00pm: Panel three

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Networking

6:00 pm: End of event