Legal 500\u2019s GC Summit Czech Republic brought together top legal professionals at Hotel Kings Court in Prague for a day of insightful panel discussions and exceptional networking opportunities. The summit provided practical insights into the evolving responsibilities of in-house legal teams and the key challenges they will face in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n
The opening session, moderated by Robert Pelik\u00e1n, former Minister of Justice of the Czech Republic and partner at Wolf Theiss, delved into the implications of the recently introduced Class Actions Act. With contributions from Ane\u017eka Janou\u0161kov\u00e1 of the Czech Ministry of Justice, Jan Pithart of OnlineADR, and Daniel \u0160im\u00e1n\u011b of Skanska Residential, the panel explored how businesses can navigate the new regulatory landscape and manage the risks associated with class actions.<\/p>\n
The discussion then turned to directors and officers (D&O) insurance, a crucial safeguard for corporate leadership. Tom\u00e1\u0161 Dole\u017eil and Marta Fi\u0161nerov\u00e1 of J\u0160K, along with Michal Jursa of Aon and Erik Macal\u00edk of Chubb European Group, provided a comprehensive overview of D&O insurance, highlighting its importance in mitigating investment-related risks and ensuring corporate resilience in an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny.<\/p>\n
With AI increasingly shaping corporate operations and governance, the panel on Navigating Compliance in the Age of AI, featuring experts from Sokol Nov\u00e1k tdpA, Siemens Healthineers, and Tesco Stores, addressed best practices for integrating AI responsibly while mitigating compliance risks. The discussion offered practical strategies for in-house legal teams to ensure regulatory adherence and ethical AI deployment.<\/p>\n
A special session on the evolving role of the European General Counsel followed, hosted by Kopec & Zaborowski. Joanna Chmieli\u0144ska, Maciej Tr\u0105bski, and Luk\u00e1\u0161 Krej\u010d\u00ed of \u0160koda Auto examined how GCs can navigate multi-jurisdictional legal challenges, leverage legal project management tools, and enhance cross-border collaboration to drive business success.<\/p>\n
The regulatory landscape for AI deployment was a key focus in a dedicated mini-panel discussion led by experts from PRK Partners and O2 Czech Republic. Panellists analysed the implications of the EU AI Act, focusing on risk assessment, compliance considerations, and balancing innovation with legal responsibilities.<\/p>\n
The summit concluded with a discussion on foreign direct investments and foreign subsidies regulation. Led by Ivo Janda and Magda Oly\u0161arov\u00e1 of White & Case, along with Veronika \u0158iv\u00e1nkov\u00e1 of EP Group, the panel provided insights into the evolving regulatory landscape, enforcement trends, and strategic considerations for businesses operating within the EU market.<\/p>\n
We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners Wolf Theiss, J\u0160K, Sokol Nov\u00e1k tdpA, Kopec & Zaborowski, PRK Partners, and White & Case for their invaluable contributions in making the event a success. We look forward to welcoming attendees once again for the next edition of the GC Summit Czech Republic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":209706,"template":"","class_list":["post-209316","event_report","type-event_report","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_report\/209316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_report"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event_report"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_report\/209316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":209768,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_report\/209316\/revisions\/209768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/209706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=209316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}