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14th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference

5 Feb - 6 Feb 2026

Session information

ESG at a crossroads: transition in an evolving world

Friday 6 February (1100 - 1215)

Description

Europe’s ESG framework is at a turning point, with regulators seeking to balance robust disclosure and an appropriate transition with calls for simplification and maintaining competitiveness in an evolving global landscape. Comprised principally of general counsels, the panel will offer a practical update on where the rules stand, what changes may lie ahead, and how our clients are adapting. The discussion will be informed throughout by what boards and clients expect—and need—from their lawyers: clear, pragmatic advice that manages compliance without losing sight of commercial priorities.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Nanette Heide	Troutman Pepper Locke, New York, New York, USA

Speakers

Leanne Geale	Nestle, Vevey, Switzerland
Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen	NautaDutilh, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Giovanni Lombardi	Illimity, Milan, Italy
Laurent Vallee	Carrefour, Massy, France
Rudolf Von Moreau	Infineon Technologies AG, Munich (Neubiberg), Germany

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