Agenda

8.30am-9.30am Welcome and registration

9.30am-9.40am Opening remarks

    • Francisco Castro, sr. research editor, Legal 500

9.40am-10.05am Panel 1 in association with Anne O’Connell Solicitors on Employment Law

    • Anne O’connell, principal, AOC Solicitors

10.05am-10.55am Panel 2 in association with Harvey on Legal Tech/AI

10.55am-11.15am Coffee break

11.15am-12.05pm Panel 3 on managing an ever-growing regulatory burden

As the regulatory landscape continues to expand at pace, in-house legal teams in Ireland are facing increasing pressure to interpret, implement and monitor a growing number of obligations across multiple areas of the business. From ESG and competition law to data protection, consumer protection, and sector-specific regulation, legal leaders are expected to provide practical guidance while helping their organisations remain compliant and commercially agile. This discussion will explore how GCs are managing regulatory complexity, prioritising resources and keeping pace with an evolving compliance environment.

12.05pm-12.55pm Panel 4 on geopolitical uncertainty and cross-border complexity

From shifting trade relationships and geopolitical tensions to economic volatility and diverging regulatory regimes, organisations are operating in an increasingly unpredictable global environment. This session will examine how GCs are helping their organisations remain resilient, balancing commercial objectives with effective risk management in a world where global events can have immediate local consequences. As businesses expand across jurisdictions, in-house legal teams must navigate a complex web of legal, operational, and strategic risks.

12.55pm-1.55pm Lunch

1.55pm-2.45pm Panel 5 cybersecurity, data privacy and operational resilience

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and regulatory scrutiny continues to intensify, cybersecurity, data privacy and operational resilience have become boardroom priorities across every sector. For in-house legal teams, the challenge extends beyond compliance, requiring close collaboration with business leaders to strengthen governance frameworks, manage third-party risk, prepare for potential incidents and respond effectively when they occur. In this discussion, expert speakers will share their experiences and insights on navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape while enabling innovation and long-term business resilience.

2.45pm-3.35pm Panel 6 The role of the GC as a strategic business advisor

The modern GC is no longer viewed solely as a legal expert, but as a trusted adviser at the heart of business decision-making. As organisations navigate increasing regulatory complexity, technological disruption, and evolving stakeholder expectations, legal leaders are being called upon to provide commercial insight, shape strategy and help drive sustainable growth. This discussion will explore how today’s GCs are expanding their influence beyond the legal function, balancing risk with opportunity, and building their position as indispensable strategic partners to the business.

3.35pm-3.50pm Closing remarks

    • Francisco Castro, sr. research editor, Legal 500

3.50pm-4.50pm Drinks and canapes