The Legal Operations Exchange is set to return to the Hilton Syon Park, London, for its third annual event on 4-5 December. The exclusive, invitation-only gathering will bring together over 60 legal operations leaders and general counsels from major corporations, offering two days of collaboration, networking, and discussions aimed at transforming in-house legal departments.
With a focus on leveraging data analytics and the growing role of generative AI, the event arrives at a crucial time for the legal industry. As in-house legal teams face increasing pressure to modernise their operations, the event will provide valuable insights into new technologies and the softer skills required to implement them effectively.
Attendees will include senior legal professionals from major organisations such as The Access Group, L’Oreal, and Arla. They will explore solutions designed to address the unique challenges of their departments, ranging from contract management and document automation to risk management and analytics. The emphasis will be on using technology to make legal departments more efficient, data-driven, and integrated within their wider organisations.
One of the key features of the Legal Operations Exchange is its series of one-to-one business meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity for decision-makers, who have pre-identified areas for improvement, to connect with relevant solution providers. The event’s organisers have reported that the top investment priorities for attendees include risk management, contract review and analytics, and document automation.
This structured, personalised format allows attendees to meet with solution providers in a targeted manner, helping them identify innovations that could streamline their processes. The meetings are pre-scheduled based on the specific needs of the participating legal departments, ensuring that time is well spent during the two-day event.
In addition to formal business meetings, nearly 10 hours have been allocated for organic networking, allowing legal professionals and solution providers to foster relationships. A past attendee from Red Bull praised the event’s intimate scale, noting that it struck the perfect balance between being large enough to offer a diverse range of contacts, yet small enough to facilitate meaningful conversations.
Key figures in the legal operations field will deliver presentations during the event. Notable speakers include Silke Engel, Director of Legal, Operations and Technology at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, and Niklas Rahlmeyer, Head of New Business, Legal Operations and Services at E.ON. These industry experts will share insights into how legal teams can remain agile and innovative amidst the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The Legal Operations Exchange has carved out a reputation as a must-attend event for those in legal operations. Its unique format, combining personalised business meetings, expert talks, and ample networking opportunities, ensures that participants leave with both actionable insights and valuable connections.
For general counsels, legal operations professionals, and tech solution providers, the Legal Operations Exchange provides a platform for sharing best practices and discussing strategies to enhance legal department efficiency in an increasingly complex business environment. To secure your place or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit our website here.