On January 30, 2024, the Hilton Nicosia will become a hub of legal expertise as it hosts the much-anticipated GC Summit Cyprus. Organized by The Legal 500, the summit promises to bring together some of the country's most prominent law firms and legal experts for an enlightening day of discussions and insights.

The event will feature top legal minds from renowned firms such as Koukounis, Karaolis LLC, Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants, Harris Kyriakides, Elias Neocleous & Co., and Ioannides Demetriou LLC. They will engage with the Cypriot in-house legal community on current issues across various legal sectors, pertinent to corporate lawyers.

• 9.35am - 10.20am: A panel on "Strategies for Navigating EU Data Privacy, How AI is Shaping the Future of Law, and Whistleblowing Insights" moderated by George Mountis from Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants. This session will delve into the complex interplay between AI, data protection, and whistleblowing in the EU context.

• 10.20am - 11.05am: "Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions in the Evolving Energy Sector" panel. Experts will dissect the dynamic landscape of energy M&A, focusing on the industry's shift towards green energy and the associated legal challenges.

• 12.10pm - 12.55pm: "Navigating the Legal Horizon: A Strategic Handbook for Business Success." This session will cover the multifaceted challenges faced by in-house lawyers, including M&A, international business, taxation, compliance, and corporate governance.

• 12.55pm - 1.40pm: "Remote Work Revolution: Legal Challenges and Compliance." With the participation of Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster, this panel will explore the legal intricacies of remote work, focusing on compliance, data protection, and employee monitoring.

The summit boasts a line-up of distinguished speakers, including Katerina Hadjichristofi and Christina Ioannidou from Ioannides Demetriou LLC, George Kallinicou from Nobel Trust Ltd, and Demetris Eliades from Eurobank Cyprus Ltd, among others. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge in fields like banking, finance, mergers and acquisitions, international tax law, compliance, and anti-money laundering.

The GC Summit Cyprus is an annual event that provides practical, hands-on advice to in-house lawyers looking to elevate their professional growth. The summit draws on the extensive experience of highly experienced speakers, offering attendees a chance to learn from the best in the industry.