Agenda

1.30pm-2.00pm  Registration and refreshments 

2.00pm-2.05pm Opening remarks 

• • Joe Boswell, global editor GC powerlist, Legal 500

2.05pm-2.55pm Negotiating the SPA from the Perspective of M&A Transaction Structure and Commercial Aspects in association with Deloitte Legal

This panel examines SPA negotiations through the lens of transaction structure and commercial priorities, rather than purely legal drafting. Senior in-house and transactional counsel will discuss how key commercial considerations shape risk allocation, pricing mechanisms, warranties, indemnities, and closing conditions. Drawing on recent deal experience, panellists will explore how GCs can balance legal protection with deal momentum, align negotiation strategy with business objectives, and add value by understanding what truly matters to both buyers and sellers in complex M&A transactions.

• • Petr Suchý, partner, Deloitte Legal
  • Michal Kandráč, senior legal counsel, Tripledot Studios
  • Miroslav Svoboda, country leader, Deloitte Czech Republic
  • Petr Dědeček, partner | corporate finance, Deloitte Czech Republic

2.55pm-3.25pm W&I Insurance in Practice: Managing Risk Transactions in association with JŠK

Warranty and indemnity insurance has become an increasingly important tool in Czech and cross-border M&A transactions, particularly for managing risk, bridging negotiation gaps, and enabling cleaner exits. This panel brings together leading transactional lawyers, insurance specialists, and brokers to discuss how W&I insurance works in practice. Drawing on real deal experience from the Czech Republic and the wider CEE region, the speakers will explore when W&I insurance adds genuine value, as well as common pitfalls in policy structuring and current claims trends.

• • Tomáš Doležil, partner, JŠK
  • Daniel Pospíšil, partner, JŠK
  • Stefka Nacheva, senior underwriter | W&I insurance | CEE specialist, WECOYA TRANSACTIONAL RISK SOLUTIONS
  • Jan Bakule, head of private equity and M&A CEE, Renomia Gallagher

3.25pm-3.45pm Coffee break 

3.45pm-4.35pm Mandating Legal Services – Selecting External Counsel That Delivers in association with Bird & Bird

This panel explores how in-house legal teams can take a more strategic and disciplined approach to mandating external counsel. Senior corporate counsel will share how they assess quality, sector expertise, responsiveness, and value beyond hourly rates, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite. The discussion will examine best practices for panel appointments, pitching and review processes, managing performance, and building long-term relationships that deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes in complex and fast-moving matters.

• • Ivan Sagál, managing partner, Bird & Bird
  • David Reminek, legal director, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group
  • Marian Husar, general counsel, J&T Finance Group
  • Alica Koblovská, chief legal officer, ARETE
  • Eva Svobodová, chief legal officer, FTMO

4.35pm-5.25pm Positioning the GC at the Centre of Business Strategy in association with Legal 500

This panel brings together senior corporate counsel to explore how legal teams can move beyond a traditional advisory role and become trusted strategic partners to the business. Drawing on real-world experience, panellists will share how they have successfully embedded legal insight into commercial decision-making, influenced executive strategy, and aligned legal advice with business objectives. The discussion will focus on practical approaches to building credibility, shaping outcomes, and demonstrating the legal function’s strategic value at the highest level.

• • Joe Boswell, global editor GC Powerlist, Legal 500
  • Nadiya Bilous, general counsel CEEMEA, The LEGO Group
  • Martina Tesařová, head of legal and compliance, Twisto

5.25pm-5.30pm Closing remarks

• • Joe Boswell, global editor GC Powerlist, Legal 500

5.30pm-6.30pm Drinks and canapes