LB Private Equity Elite
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Partner, chief risk officer, head of EMEA and global general counsel for Investments | Carlyle
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The Switzerland Forum 2026 brought together general counsel, chief legal officers and senior in-house lawyers to discuss the growing responsibilities of boards and the legal function in a more demanding regulatory and governance environment.
Held in partnership with Schellenberg Wittmer, the Forum focused on Board Accountability and Liability, examining how legal leaders can help boards navigate difficult decisions, strengthen governance and manage exposure to litigation, regulatory enforcement and shareholder activism.
The Forum opened with a welcome address from Pascal Hubli, Managing Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer. The keynote, delivered by Nakisa Serry, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Galderma Group AG, explored the changing role of the GC in the boardroom and how legal leaders can provide judgement, challenge and perspective when boards face difficult decisions.
The main panel examined Board Accountability and Liability, discussing the pressures facing Swiss boards and the risks arising from corporate decision-making. Panellists covered litigation, shareholder activism and directors’ responsibilities around oversight, governance and disclosure.
The discussion also considered practical ways to strengthen governance and help boards identify and manage potential exposure earlier.
The panel featured Caroline Clemetson, Head of Investment Management Practice at Schellenberg Wittmer; Fabienne-Anne Rehulka, Group General Counsel, Head Legal and Compliance at SIX Group; Fabian Glässer, Group General Counsel at Zehnder Group; and Xavier Schops, Chief Legal Officer, Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Affairs at medmix.
The Forum closed with networking, giving attendees and speakers the chance to continue the discussion and share perspectives on the challenges facing boards and in-house legal teams.
Legal 500 would like to thank Schellenberg Wittmer for its support, and all speakers and attendees for contributing to the discussion.
