Conference programme

This panel will provide a practical and forward-looking overview of current trends and challenges in global M&A. The discussion will focus on how geopolitical developments, macroeconomic uncertainty and regulatory changes are shaping deal-making across key jurisdictions. Drawing on perspectives from multiple regions, the panel will explore how senior associates and junior partners can anticipate risks, adapt transaction strategies and add value to clients in an increasingly complex environment.

As businesses navigate heightened regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical uncertainty, the general counsel’s office is expected to translate legal risk into business impact and support decision-making at speed. This panel will explore boardroom expectations from general counsel, how in-house teams assess and prioritise regulatory and legal exposure and what ‘good’ looks like in external counsel support. It will also share practical guidance on building enduring general counsel relationships and becoming the trusted, go-to adviser.