Event information
The Legal 500 is thrilled to be heading back to sunny and colourful Lisbon to host the GC Summit: Portugal 2025, on April 29th. An event tailored exclusively for the country’s esteemed corporate legal community, it aims to offer a platform for networking and knowledge sharing while featuring insights from an incredible lineup of distinguished speakers.
The conference will explore some of the trendiest topics in the country, addressing pressing challenges, emerging opportunities, and strategic developments affecting in-house counsel. Between comprehensive panel discussions, interactive sessions and the opportunity to meet and engage with fellow corporate counsel, the GC Summit: Portugal promises to be a practical, forward-looking event bringing together some of the country’s top legal minds.
Beyond expert insights, the conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange best practices, and stay ahead of evolving responsibilities. The event will culminate in an afternoon of refreshments and networking, ensuring attendees leave with new connections, actionable takeaways and new ideas to implement within their own organisations.
The Legal 500 extends a special invitation to Portugal’s in-house counsel and legal professionals, uniting them for a forward-looking agenda of discussions on the future of corporate legal leadership in 2025 and beyond. Be sure to register and stay updated on the latest event developments.
Join us in shaping the future of corporate counsel in Portugal!
Agenda
8.30am – 9.00am Registration and refreshments
9.00am – 9.10am Welcome address
- Francisco Castro, research editor, Legal 500
9.10am – 10.00am Safeguarding Businesses in the Age of AI and Cybersecurity
This panel discussion will examine the evolving intersection of AI and cybersecurity, focusing on the legal and regulatory challenges businesses face today. As AI reshapes industries, companies must address growing cybersecurity threats, data protection requirements, and complex compliance obligations.
With Abreu Advogados bringing together legal and industry experts, this session will provide critical insights into emerging regulations, risk mitigation strategies, and ethical considerations in AI deployment. The discussion will highlight how in-house legal teams can enhance cyber resilience, manage liability risks, and navigate regulatory frameworks while harnessing AI-driven technologies.
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, this conversation will equip legal professionals with practical guidance to safeguard their organisations. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the shifting legal landscape and best practices to help future-proof their businesses in an era of rapid technological advancement.
- Ricardo Henriques, partner, Abreu Advogados
10.00am – 10.50am Panel 2
10.50am – 11.05am Coffee Break
11.05am – 11.35am Opportunities and Competition Challenges in the Digital Age
Emerging technologies are posing new challenges for in-house counsel in the field of competition law. This panel will explore the transformative impact of technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics on corporate competition practices. We will discuss the risks, opportunities, and innovative internal procedures that can help in-house counsel navigate these changes. Join us for an engaging discussion featuring real-world cases from leading Portuguese companies at the forefront of these technological advancements.
11.35am – 12.25pm Panel 4
12.25pm – 1.15pm Panel 5
1.15pm – 1.25pm Closing Remarks
1.25pm – 2.30pm Lunch and networking
Speakers
Ricardo Henriques, partner, Abreu Advogados
Ricardo Henriques is a Partner and Co-Head of IP and TMT, with 17 years of experience working primarily on matters related to intellectual property, information technology, personal data protection, media and advertising and telco.
He is also an official Industrial Property Agent and Arbitrator at ARBITRARE (Arbitration Centre for Industrial Property, Domain Names, Trade Names and Corporate Names) as well as arbitrator in several arbitration proceedings.
His experience focuses particularly on technology, on matters such as software licensing, compliance projects regarding emerging technologies and issues related to e-commerce. He has been working on several General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation projects.
Ricardo advises start-ups to the largest market leading companies – regarding the protection and growth of brands patents and other industrial property rights, on an ongoing basis, providing support on advertising activities, including contests and games.
He frequently works with clients on preventing and/or resolving Intellectual Property and Information Technology litigation, focusing on copyrights and technology litigation, intellectual property and technology licensing, data protection and other regulatory issues.
He is an expert at advising wide-ranging national and multinational companies in industries such as automotive, pharmaceutical, services, healthcare, financial, consumer goods manufacturers, hardware and software developers, retail and online retail regarding matters related to intellectual property, compliance, information technology and data privacy and safety.
Francisco Castro, research editor, Legal 500
Francisco joined Legal 500 in August 2022, where he is part of the GC Powerlist series editorial team. His work focuses on researching, editing, and interviewing some of the most prominent and exceptional in-house counsel from the world’s largest companies. Francisco’s role also includes hosting a variety of in-person events, such as conferences, publication launches, roundtables, and one-on-one interviews, across multiple regions, all tailored specifically for the in-house legal community. He has also contributed to the Legal 500 webinar series, which delivers market-leading expertise through an engaging digital platform.
Beyond his work with Legal 500, Francisco has extensive research experience in Public Policy, Higher Education, and International Law. His additional academic interests include International Relations, Geopolitics, and International Humanitarian Law. Francisco is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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