Association of Corporate Counsel Europe Hub

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Times
9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Registration and breakfast starts at 9:00 am

Location
SPB Paris office: 7 rue du général Foy 75008 Paris

Join us for an exclusive high-impact panel discussion designed for Senior Inhouse Counsel navigating today's geo-political, policy, regulatory and business shifts in Europe. In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, regulatory complexity, and economic uncertainty, corporate legal leaders play a critical role in shaping their organisations' strategic direction. This interactive event is tailored for General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, and senior in-house counsel seeking actionable insights to enhance their strategic role within the organisation, contributing to growth while preparing for the known and unknown unknowns! Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, our event will focus in on the major global and European policy shifts and their impact on businesses and regulatory responses across the world.

Speakers:

• Welcome from Carole Sportes, Office Managing Partner (Paris Office) and Tony Reed, Partner, Corporate
• Welcome from ACC Country Representative, Julie Guillotte (Group Legal and Tax Director, Adeo Services Group)
• Matthew Kirk, International Affairs Advisor
• Thomas Delille, Partner, European Public Policy

More details to be announced soon.

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Times

2 – 5 p.m. GMT

Location

Squire Patton Boggs, No1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB

In this partnership between the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe and Squire Patton Boggs, we are excited to bring you this dynamic event in Manchester on 5 February 2026. Step into the boardroom and experience a high-intensity crisis simulation, where allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct against a senior business leader unfold in real time. As the scenario develops, you will grapple with complex legal and reputational dilemmas – placing you at the forefront of board-level decision-making when it matters most. How the board handles such allegations is critical.

A poorly managed response can trigger legal or regulatory action against the company and cause lasting reputational damage, especially if the matter becomes public. Guided by our panel of experts, you will have the opportunity to explore the key risks facing the company in a complex and evolving scenario. Working with other participants, you will identify the most important factors to consider when determining your response, while the panel provides insights and guidance at each stage. 

This interactive event is designed to enhance leadership, decision-making and crisis response skills.

Speakers

Hannah Laming
Squire Patton Boggs

Pete Lees
Squire Patton Boggs 

James Pike
Squire Patton Boggs 

Sarah Wilkinson
Squire Patton Boggs

Laura Woodfine- Jones
ACC Europe Country Representative - UK

More details to be announced soon.

More details to be announced soon.

In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, regulatory complexity and economic uncertainty, corporate legal leaders play a critical role in shaping their organisations’ strategic direction. This interactive roundtable is tailored for general counsel, chief legal officers and senior in-house counsel seeking actionable insights to enhance their strategic role within their organisation, contributing to growth while preparing for the known and unknown unknowns!

Speakers Expert Panel

Leading legal and business experts will share their perspectives on these pressing challenges, offering practical strategies and real-world examples.  

Asdin El Habbassi (TBC)
Senior Policy Adviser, BusinessEurope 

Christina Economides
European Public Policy, Squire Patton Boggs

Bart Vanderstraete
Office Managing Partner, Brussels, Squire Patton Boggs

Gerard McElwee
ESG Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Moderators

Matthew Kirk
International Affairs Advisor, Squire Patton Boggs and former UK Ambassador 

Bruno Jean-Etienne
ACC Europe Country Representative - Belgium

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Learn more and register.

We are delighted to be partnering with the Association of Corporate Counsel (UK Chapter) to host a Summer Social drinks reception. Join us on our rooftop terrace in the heart of the City of London for an enjoyable evening of networking with fellow senior in-house counsel before the summer holiday season begins.

Please RSVP here to let us know you will be able to join, or contact Daniela Douse.

Whether it's a data breach, workplace incident, or a regulator calls, every minute without a clear plan could mean lost revenue, legal liabilities, and damaged reputations. Being prepared for the unexpected enables your business to perform at its peak.

Join ACC Europe and Squire Patton Boggs, for an engaging panel event where leading specialists provide updates on some of the most pressing regulatory risks and trends impacting businesses.

This will be followed by a choice of two dynamic peer-to-peer workshop sessions, facilitated by our experts, to exchange ideas, challenges and solutions to enhance your understanding and approach to these risks and regulatory compliance.

Crisis themes

• Data Breaches – Current trends in cyber regulation, data litigation and attack vectors - do your response plans need to evolve?
• Regulatory Investigations – How to deal with them, the powers of the regulators, sentencing and sanctions.
• Global Risk Management – Key risks, changing dynamics in enforcement and actionable learnings to prevent risks becoming crises.
• Workforce Investigations – An overview on how to handle complex employment related investigations – who should investigate, the process to follow and how to overcome common obstacles which arise.

AI is becoming a pivotal factor in shaping global power dynamics, with governments keen to leverage its use for economic growth, technological leadership and national security advantage. With the race for AI dominance intensifying, particularly between the US and China, and the exponential speed of technological change impacting markets, shaping politics and affecting global security, the implications are profound for businesses carving a strategic path through this highly complex landscape.

In collaboration with ACC Europe, we are hosting this webinar exclusively for its members, general counsel, chief legal officers and senior inhouse counsel. We will round up the key developments and issues impacting the corporate agenda and the practical actions general counsel can be taking now amidst continued volatility.

We will be joined by:

• Matthew Kirk, a former UK ambassador and a former executive committee director at Vodafone, and now an international affairs adviser at Squire Patton Boggs
• David Naylor, EMEA head of Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Digital Assets, Squire Patton Boggs
• Tanvi Mehta-Krensel, partner, Squire Patton Boggs
• Dr. Małgorzata Anna Hartwig, associate general counsel for CarbSol, EMEA at Archer Daniels Midland Co.

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In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, regulatory complexity and economic uncertainty, corporate legal leaders play a critical role in shaping their organisations' strategic direction. Our event will focus in on the major global and European policy shifts and their impact on businesses and regulatory responses across the EU. We will also provide insight into the evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape, covering what’s next and how businesses can stay ahead. Leading legal, public policy and business experts will share their perspectives on these pressing challenges, offering practical strategies and real-world examples.

Speakers Expert Panel

Matthew Kirk
International Affairs Advisor, Squire Patton Boggs

Peter Sellar
ESG Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Vivian Bernstein
Highly regarded legal and compliance executive with extensive General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary experience

Herb Hotchkiss
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Chart Industries, Inc.

Ioana Patrascu, Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance Team, Booking.com

Moderator

Selma Baouch
Partner, Squire Patton Boggs