GC Corporate Governance & Compliance Forum: Philippines 2024

Event information

Date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 Time: 1.00pm - 6.00pm Venue: Manila House Private Club, 8th Floor, Seven/NEO Building, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City 1634, Taguig City, Philippines

Amid a scene of change and uncertainty, companies around the world are increasingly faced with an increased risk of disputes, amplified by the rise of technology, ever-evolving ESG considerations, and supply chain disruption.

Running a successful business depends on anticipating risks and establishing robust compliance now more than ever, to successfully protect your organization in today’s inter-connected world. For General and In-House Counsel, the challenge is even greater, with remote working, digital transformation, and multi-jurisdictional nuances requiring a broad perspective and deep understanding of the local outlook.

In this forum, The Legal 500 and Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra will partner together to bring leading in-house and private practitioners together to discuss the best way of establishing effective and diligent corporate governance frameworks across the Philippines.

Topics include:

Strengthening Governance Foundations: Corporate Governance Compliance, ESG Standards, and M&A Best Practices

Exploring the intricate relationship between corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), alongside the evolving ESG considerations and their impact on dealmaking;
Corporate governance framework in the Philippines;
Best practices in the dynamic realm of corporate governance in M&A activities; and
Practical strategies for integrating compliance efforts across these areas to enhance transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation for key stakeholders

Optimizing Governance Foundations: Navigating Anti-Money Laundering, Taxation, and Financial Consumer Protection Best Compliance Practices

Delving into compliance requirements and best practices concerning Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws;
Important tax compliance updates and regulations;
Navigating the rules and regulations on Financial Consumer Protection; and
Exploring strategies to further strengthen governance foundations

Ensuring Data Privacy Leadership in a Data-Driven Economy: Frameworks and Strategies in Data Governance

Tackling issues on the rapidly evolving data privacy and protection regulatory landscape in light of advances in artificial intelligence, the continuing pivot of businesses towards data-driven models, and looming security threats; and
Integration of data privacy principles into data governance policies to further innovation while reducing security risks

Agenda

1.00pm – 1.20pm Arrival and Registration

1.20pm – 1.40pm Welcome address and opening remarks

Allan Cohen, senior research editor, Legal 500

1.40 pm – 2.00pm Speaker on Corporate Governance, ESG, and M&A

⁠Kristine T. Torres, partner, Gorriceta

2.00pm – 2.50pm Panel one: Strengthening Governance Foundations, ESG Standards, and M&A Best Practices

⁠Mark S. Gorriceta, managing partner, Gorriceta – (Moderator)
⁠Kristine T. Torres, partner, Gorriceta
⁠Roderick Danao, chairman and senior partner, PwC Philippines
⁠Vivian Zheng, Head of ESG, S&P Global
Maria Corazon PMR Alvarez-Adriano, chief legal officer, GCash

2.50pm – 3.55pm Panel two: Optimizing Governance Foundations: Navigating Anti-Money Laundering, Taxation, and Financial Consumer Protection Best Compliance Practices