ACC Europe – Association of Corporate Counsel

?? Registration is now open for the ACC Europe Annual Conference 2025! Get your Early Bird ticket and be part of the must-attend event for in-house counsel in Europe. ? Secure your spot today and join us on 21 – 23 May in Barcelona, Spain. You’ll get the chance to gain fresh perspectives, explore innovative solutions, and engage with like-minded professionals who are redefining the legal landscape.? ? Register now: https://bit.ly/3Z60U1n ? #ACCE2025 #inhouse #inhousecounsel #ACCEurope

?? “Today, in reality, being technically excellent as a lawyer isn't enough. In order to future proof your career, General Counsels and legal leaders should have visibility, have the ability to build strategic influence and have a strong network which they're plugged into and engaged with and cultivating,” says Scott Brown, Founder of Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment and host of the "Lessons I Learned in Law" podcast. And we couldn’t agree more! ? Scott will be joining the #ACCEurope Annual Conference in Barcelona on 21-23 May to share his insights on how you can position yourself for leadership roles and leverage online networking to create new career opportunities. Alongside his session at #ACCE2025, Scott will also facilitate the ACC Coaching Corner offering expert career insights tailored just for you.? ? Hear more from Scott directly??? and book your conference ticket today – it’s your chance to learn what small changes will make the big career shifts happen??? https://lnkd.in/eJVizAxR

ACC Europe is thrilled to announce an upcoming event in collaboration with Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law on 10 April in Zurich.? This event will feature Martin L. Mueller, who will delve into the legal framework and employer obligations when employees engage in misconduct outside of work. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into whether an employer has the right and even an obligation to take measures if an employee behaves badly outside the workplace.? Join us, Pestalozzi and #ACCEurope Country Representative for Switzerland Christian Haitz, for what promises to be a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with peers. ?? April 10, 2025 ?? 17:45 - 21:30 CET ?? Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law, Zurich Register by 3 April to secure your spot ?? https://lnkd.in/e873YhGh

ACC Europe celebrates the passage of the EU Convention on the Profession of Lawyer as a positive first step towards recognising all in-house counsel as lawyers. The protections afforded to lawyers, particularly legal professional privilege, strengthen the ability of all lawyers to represent their clients and create cultures or compliance. Happy news to start the weekend (and spring!)

??Looking to get inspired by thought-provoking ideas while getting actionable insights into the skills needed to succeed in the legal profession? Look no further than the #ACCEurope Annual Conference 2025 in Barcelona on 21-23 May! ? Get ready for the ACC Bitesize sessions - a dynamic and immersive experience featuring insightful 15-minute presentations from industry leaders including: ? ??Rustum Rau, BT Group,?on Embracing Uncertainty: The Skill That Will Define Your Future? ? ??Xavier Schops, medmix, on The Confidence Conundrum: Balancing Self-Assurance and Humility ? ??Elisa de Rocca-Serra, Cognizant?on?Networking for Lawyers Who Hate Networking ? ??Tarik Gause, Roku., on?The Digital Detox Dilemma: Should We Unplug to Excel? ? Secure your spot at #ACCE2025 today to take advantage of the early bird discounted rates ending on 22 March:?https://lnkd.in/eJVizAxR

Calling all Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, Law Department Leaders, and Legal Operations Professionals ?? ? We want to hear from you! Take part in the 2025 Law Department Management Benchmarking Survey and benchmark your department’s key metrics against industry leaders. ? This comprehensive survey covers essential areas like: ·???Legal Staffing & Spending ·???Work Allocation ·???Law Firm Utilization ·???Technology Adoption By contributing, you'll gain exclusive access to an interactive dashboard of the results, helping you make data-driven decisions by comparing your metrics across industry, revenue, and department size. ? Don’t miss out! The deadline is March 28, 2025. The survey is confidential, and results are reported in the aggregate. ? Ready to benchmark your department? Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/eK53-sYr #ACCEurope

How can businesses ensure fair access by all consumers (including those who are vulnerable) to services many take for granted?? To explore this question and more, join Benedikt Meyer of American Express, Roger Segarra Alonso of Osborne Clarke, Laura Woodfine - Jones of Booking.com and Daniel Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon) of Jefferies, at the #ACCEurope Annual Conference 2025 in Barcelona on 21-23 May for an engaging roundtable discussion on “Accessibility and Fairness: Protecting Vulnerable Customers in the Digital Age”.? Don’t miss the chance to gain insights into practical governance solutions to enhance consumer fairness, meet evolving legal requirements and provide a credible basis for competitive differentiation. Secure your spot now to take advantage of the early bird discounted rate – available until 22 March ?? https://lnkd.in/edU_Y256? ? #InHouseCounsel #DigitalAccessibility

? What a night! ? The 2025 Lexology European Awards have officially wrapped up! It is always amazing to celebrate the outstanding achievements of both in-house counsel and private practitioners across Europe. Many thanks to Mark Maurice-Jones (with impeccable outfit in the pic!) for holding the ACC Europe – Association of Corporate Counsel flag. Warm congratulations to all the winners and nominees—your dedication, expertise, and impact on the legal industry continue to inspire. And I am personally extremely proud to see so many ACC members and friends among the winners! A special thank you to the Lexology team for their meticulous research and commitment to recognising excellence, as well as to sponsors for making this event possible. These awards truly highlight the strength of our legal community and the power of collaboration. Until next year! ?? #LexologyAwards #ACCEurope #accfamily Umair Rahim Richard Adderley A&O Shearman Baker McKenzie

Just a few days left until the next #ACCEurope GC Journeys webinar ?? Join us on 18 March for an engaging discussion between Simon Zinger, Group General Counsel at Entain, and Russell Hunter, ACC Europe Country Representative for the UK, and gain valuable perspectives and actionable advice to fuel your professional growth! With a career that spans the regulated gambling, media, advertising, telecoms and industrial services industries, Simon will share insights into his professional journey and perspectives on the challenges shaping today’s in-house legal profession. This is your opportunity to join the live discussion, ask pertinent questions, and hear directly from this month’s guest GC. ??? 18 March 2025 ?? 13:00 - 13:30 GMT / 14:00 – 14:30 CET Secure your spot and tune in for this episode of GC Journeys????https://lnkd.in/d_gZaRST

What makes the #ACCEurope Annual Conference the must-attend event for the in-house community in Europe? We can think of a few reasons, but we’ll let you hear directly from 2025 Conference Advisory Board member, Fátima Correia da Silva??? ?? “The ACC Europe Annual Conference […] offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning and professional growth. For instance, last year in Edinburgh, I attended a session on #AI and technology that really transformed my approach to compliance. […] My passion for this event is driven by the opportunity to connect with my peers, share experiences and contribute to the advancement of our industry,” says Fatima. Watch Fatima’s??? to get first-hand insights into this year’s conference edition and join us in Barcelona on 21-23 May: https://lnkd.in/e62eFMBb