Summer 2022 – The In-House Lawyer

Staying on top of employment law risks | TLT

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In 2019, I felt compelled to launch a podcast that went beyond case updates and tackled some of the increasingly complex and challenging issues that HR and legal teams are facing. At the time, the media was aflush with issues such as the Harvey Weinstein allegations, the #MeToo movement and LGBTQ+ rights and this was …

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GC Powerlist: Iberia Spain 2022

The Legal 500 celebrated the fifth edition of GC Powerlist: Iberia 2022 (Spain Edition) alongside Dentons at the Rosewood Villa in Madrid, Spain. On 23 June 2022, head of the GC Powerlist series, Gurpartap Basra, along with research editor Nathan Oseroff-Spicer, spoke with leading general counsel in Spain. The attendees enjoyed a large reception, including …

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GC Powerlist: Iberia Portugal 2022

The Legal 500 joined PLMJ at their offices in Lisbon, Portugal to celebrate the fifth edition of GC Powerlist: Iberia Portugal 2022. On 30 June 2022, head of the GC Powerlist series, Gurpartap Basra, along with research analyst Melissa Yebisi, met leading general counsel in Portugal in long-term sponsor PLMJ’s picturesque premises, for a fantastic …

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GC Powerlist: Austria 2022

Tuesday 28 June 2022 saw global business development manager Ben Lovell and GC Powerlist head of research Joe Boswell travel to Vienna, an already beautiful city resplendent in the sunshine of a summer heatwave, to oversee the launch of The Legal 500’s first-ever Austria GC Powerlist. Alongside key Legal 500 partners and highly ranked firm …

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GC Powerlist: Benelux 2022

On 9 June 2022, The Legal 500 was in Brussels to celebrate the launch of the second edition of the GC Powerlist: Benelux. Our research editor Allan Cohen and private practice lists development manager Simon Wilton were joined by top GCs from Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg for a wonderful reception at the Steigenberger Wiltcher’s …

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GC Powerlist: Central America 2022

After a three-year break, The Legal 500 was back in San Jose to host the inaugural GC Powerlist: Central America, sponsored by Arias. The celebration took place at the Hilton in San Jose, overlooking the beautiful Costa Rica National Stadium. As well as the celebrations taking place, we delved into a topical panel discussion on …

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GC Powerlist: Ireland 2022

For the first time since a Covid-enforced hiatus, The Legal 500 travelled to Dublin to launch the latest edition of one of our most popular editions in the GC Powerlist series: The GC Powerlist: Ireland 2022. And it was great to be back.

GC Powerlist: Turkey 2022

GC Powerlist: Italy 2022

It has been a great pleasure to host the GC Powerlist: Italy 2022 at the Armani Hotel, in Milan. Nearly thee years after the event last took place, the fifth edition of the event was a great success. Our head of GC Powerlists Gurpartap Basra and research editor Margherita Birri congratulated the talented GCs for …

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GC Powerlist: Australia 2022

The Legal 500 travelled to Sydney to launch the 2022 edition of the GC Powerlist: Australia. Research editor Chris Vlachopoulos and events co-ordinator David Freeman joined the best of Australia’s in-house counsel to honour those lucky enough to count themselves among the 2022 list, one of our most impressive editions yet. The event took place …

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GC Powerlist: Norway Teams 2022

For the first time since a Covid-enforced hiatus, The Legal 500 travelled to Oslo to launch the latest edition of our highly successful Norway Powerlist series, in this case The Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Norway Teams 2022. Head of research for the GC Powerlist series Joe Boswell and head of GC Powerlists Gurpartap Basra joined …

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GC Powerlist Turkiye 2023

Thu 25 May 2023 | , Turkey

GC Powerlist: Greece & Cyprus 2022

Wed 30 Nov 2022 | , Greece

GC Powerlist: Australia Rising Stars 2022

Wed 30 Nov 2022 | , Australia

GC Summit Thailand 2022

Tue 29 Nov 2022 | , Thailand

The Legal 500 is delighted to formally announce the 2022 GC Summit: Thailand, taking place on 29 November 2022. For the first time in over three years, our editorial team will journey back to Bangkok to bring together Thailand’s top in-house counsel to share challenges, stories and–most importantly–solutions to the issues they face.

In association with our partners for this event, BH2I, Thanathip & Partners, Watson Farley & Williams and Thuraisingam (International), we are thrilled to present to you this schedule of sessions. Among other topics, we will feature discussion on international dispute management, the new M&A landscape, anti-corruption measures, legal crisis management and talent management, with more sessions yet to be added.

This is an interactive session drawing on the vast experience of a highly accomplished selection of speakers and contributors. By attending, you will receive practical, hands-on advice, so it is a must-attend for any in-house counsel in Thailand.

GC Summit: Malaysia 2022

Thu 24 Nov 2022 | , Malaysia

The Legal 500 is delighted to formally announce the 2022 GC Summit: Malaysia. Taking place on 24 November 2022 at the beautiful Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, this event is particularly exciting as it is the first in-person event we have done in the country since 2019, and promises to be our best yet.

In association with our partners for this event, Donovan & Ho, Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, Mohanadass Partnership, Trowers & Hamlins and Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership, we are thrilled to present to you this schedule of sessions. Among other topics, we will cover the management of international disputes, navigating legal and tax concerns in post-pandemic M&A transactions, sustainable investments, managing data in the information age and the changing Malaysian employment law landscape.

The GC Summit Malaysia invites the most esteemed in-house counsel from the country’s most prolific companies to discuss their changing roles as in-house leaders, as well as the challenges, issues and opportunities they are facing. Between comprehensive panel discussions and the opportunity to meet and engage with fellow in-house counsel, the GC Summit Malaysia promises to be a practical, forward-looking event bringing together the region’s top legal minds.

GC Summit Switzerland 2022

Wed 23 Nov 2022 | , Switzerland

GC Powerlist: USA 2022, Atlanta Dinner

Wed 26 Oct 2022 | , United States

GC Summit Türkiye 2022

Thu 13 Oct 2022 | , Turkey

GC Summit Japan 2022

Thu 13 Oct 2022 | , Japan

The Legal 500 is delighted to formally announce the 2022 GC Summit: Japan. For the first time since 2019 we will journey back to the Land of the Rising Sun to bring together Japan’s top in-house counsel and leading legal thought leaders in the way only a GC Summit event can.

In association with our partners for this event, Allen & Overy, King & Spalding, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Ikeda & Someya, Nishimura & Asahi, So & Sato Law Offices, EY Law Company, City-Yuwa Partners, Iwata Godo and TozziniFreire Advogados; we are honoured to present to you this schedule of sessions that will cover a wide range of the issues and challenges facing in-house counsel in Japan today.

Among other topics, we will tackle legal technology, international arbitration, cross-border M&A, cyber security, merger controls, energy, contemporary employment issues and fintech.

Drawing on the vast experience of our highly accomplished speakers, this event will provide practical, hands-on advice. It is a must-attend for any in-house counsel in Japan who are aiming to reach the next level of their professional development.

GC Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2022

Fri 7 Oct 2022 | , Singapore