Event information

Date: Tue 24 Jun 2025 Time: 12.00pm - 7.00pm Venue: Shanghai Marriott Marquis Hotel City Centre, No. 555, Xizang Middle Road, Huangpu District (near Nanjing Road), Shanghai, 200003

As the business landscape continues to evolve at pace, the role of general counsel and senior in-house legal leaders has expanded far beyond traditional legal oversight. In China’s highly competitive market, in-house legal teams are increasingly expected to deliver strategic, business-oriented solutions. From navigating shifting regulatory frameworks and managing complex cross-border operations to overseeing data governance, dispute resolution, and compliance, the demands placed on corporate legal functions are growing rapidly.

Following the success of our events across Asia, The Legal 500’s GC Summit China: Shanghai 2025 will bring together the country’s leading in-house counsel to share insights on the evolving nature of legal leadership and the key issues shaping the corporate legal landscape in 2024 and beyond. Through in-depth panel discussions, practical presentations, and valuable networking opportunities, GC Summit China: Shanghai 2025 will serve as a platform for thought leadership, peer-to-peer engagement, and the exchange of best practices among the legal elite operating at the heart of one of the world’s most influential economies.

Agenda

12.00pm – 12.35pm Registration and refreshments

12.35pm – 12.40pm Opening remarks

12.40pm – 1.30pm Panel 1

1.30pm – 2.00pm From Start-up to Scale-up: The GC’s Role in 

As companies grow and pursue capital events such as IPOs, acquisitions, or investment rounds, the role of the General Counsel becomes increasingly pivotal. This cross-industry panel will explore how GCs can strategically support legal preparedness at each stage of growth, with a focus on governance, compliance, and effective stakeholder communications. Drawing insights from a range of sectors, the discussion will highlight best practices and pragmatic approaches for legal leaders navigating the fast-evolving capital landscape in China and beyond.

  • Zhang Nan, senior partner, W&H Law Firm

2.00pm – 2.30pm Compliance Moves in China for Global Legal Teams

As regulatory landscapes continue to evolve, compliance remains a top priority for multinationals operating in China. Join leading experts from Topcom Law for a focused discussion on key challenges and emerging trends shaping corporate compliance strategies today. This session will offer practical insights for general counsel navigating cross-border risk, shifting regulatory expectations, and enforcement priorities in China.

  • James Jiang, managing partner, Topcom Law

Speakers

Zhang Nan, senior partner, W&H Law Firm

James Jiang, managing partner, Topcom Law

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