Governing and Harnessing AI – HSBC Case Study
05 Jun 2025
Join us for an insightful session, Governing and Harnessing AI – HSBC Case Study, led by Colin Zee, former Global Head of Digital Strategy at HSBC. Colin will share a compelling case study showcasing his experience with AI governance and implementation at one of the world's leading financial institutions.
SPEAKER(S): Colin Zee, Global AI Programmes, HSBC Bank Plc
CHAIR: Elisabeth Stheeman, Chair, Edinburgh Investment Trust
CLOE: What works and where to focus
05 Jun 2025
Is your Legal Ops function delivering maximum value? Legal operations teams are expected to deliver greater efficiency while controlling costs and supporting business objectives, all while navigating rapid changes in technology. But what actually moves the needle, and where should legal teams concentrate their efforts?
SPEAKER(S): Neil Willson, Director of Legal Operations, Cambridge University Press and Assessment | Victoria Allen, Product Owner (Legal Ops), National Grid
CHAIR: Sarah Gormley, Head of Legal Operational Excellence, The Phoenix Group
AI and Tech: A Sports Case Study
10 Jun 2025
Tech and AI are reshaping the sports industry, from performance analytics to player welfare/social media abuse, commercial strategy to operational efficiency. But what does this mean for in-house legal teams working in the sector and how are these lessons transferable to other sectors?
SPEAKER(S): Robert Tomback, Head of Legal UK, Stats Perform | Harry Borovick, General Counsel & AI Governance Officer, Luminance Technologies | Ryan Beal, CEO and Co-Founder, Sentient Sports
CHAIR: Alistair MacLean, Former GC, World Rugby and Football Association
Business Lawyer to Business Leader (Dublin)
11 Jun 2025
Transitioning from legal expertise to leading revenue-generating business units presents both challenges and opportunities for today’s General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers. This in-person career-focused session delves into the strategies, skills, and mindset shifts required to evolve from legal leadership to broader business leadership roles.
SPEAKER(S): John McEvoy, SVP, Chief Legal Officer, Poolbeg Pharma | Mark Cockerill, SVP, Legal - Corporate, M&A and International Development, ServiceNow Inc.
CHAIR: Maria Kennedy, Head of Legal, John Sisk & Son
Commercialising the Legal Team – DLAD & Schindler Case Studies (Dubai)
17 Jun 2025
This CLO Dubai meeting will address how legal teams can drive commercial value within their organizations. Duncan Wood, Legal Counsel (Legal Operations and Professional Development) at the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, and Yasser Aboismail, former General Counsel & Head of Compliance – MENA at Schindler, will share real-world case studies on optimizing legal functions for business impact.
SPEAKER(S): Yasser Aboismail, Former GC and Head of Compliance Schindler, Founder and Managing Partner, ECG Management Consultancies | Siriol Wyn Jones, Head of Legal Risk, Asia Pacific and Middle East, HSBC
CHAIR: Emilia Law, General Counsel, EMEA, Mastercard
Data and AI Driven Legal Functions
15 Jul 2025
As legal teams face growing workloads and increasing complexity, the ability to leverage data and AI is becoming a key differentiator. But while these technologies promise greater efficiency and insight, their adoption raises critical questions about governance, accuracy, and ethical use.
SPEAKER(S): David Lewis, Deputy Director - AI Programme and Strategic Innovation, Government Legal Department (GLD) | Harry Borovick, General Counsel & AI Governance Officer, Luminance Technologies
CHAIR: Fiona Phillips, Head of Digital, Intellectual Property and Data Legal, UBS
Legal Department Transformation – Nestlé & Crescent Case Studies (Dubai)
25 Sep 2025
Join us for "Legal Department Transformation – Nestlé & Crescent Case Studies (Dubai)," featuring Vera Kolesnik, General Counsel, Nestlé Middle East and North Africa, and Maria Scanlan, Legal Director, Crescent Petroleum. This session will explore how leading legal teams are evolving to drive efficiency, innovation, and business value.
SPEAKER(S): Vera Kolesnik, General Counsel, Nestle Middle East and North Africa | Maria Scanlan, Legal Director, Crescent Petroleum
O Shaped: Value Driven General Counsels
08 Oct 2025
Attendees can expect the discussion to cover topics around creating value through stakeholder management, as well as how the legal function can overcome a perception of being seen as a cost centre or overhead by demonstrating real, tangible value through dashboards, metrics, and KPIs.
SPEAKER(S): Dan Kayne, Founder, O Shaped
CHAIR: Mark Gregory, General Counsel, Rolls-Royce