With preparations for the 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit in full swing, Marton Eorsi, a Corporate Finance Partner at Addleshaw Goddard’s London office, shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.
CEELM: Why did Addleshaw Goddard decide to participate in the CEE Legal Matters GC Summit in Hungary?
Eorsi: CEE is a relatively new market for us, and we’ve been working on raising our profile in the region. We wanted to increase our visibility and really get on the ground to understand the local offerings better. The CEE Legal Matters GC Summit is particularly attractive because of its breadth – it is poised to draw a topical and diverse audience that aligns well with the sort of people we want to meet. We don’t want to confine our exposure to a specific sector, product, or market and the GC Summit gives us a chance to engage with a broader audience.
Furthermore, choosing Hungary is a strategic decision. We wanted an excuse to be in-country, and when this event came up, it felt like a perfect fit. We had already experienced success at a similar regional event in Warsaw, so we knew this format worked well for us. Plus, the summit itself won’t be overcrowded with competitors, which will allow us to stand out more. Of course, it goes without saying that our existing relationship with CEE Legal Matters also played a role in our decision to participate.
CEELM: What are you most looking forward to at the GC Summit?
Eorsi: For us, it’s all about networking. These events offer a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old contacts and meet new ones. There’s always an interesting mix of people attending, and I’m consistently impressed by the variety of professionals I meet. This time it appears it will be no different and I’m firmly looking forward to reconnecting with people I’ve met a few times before while also expanding my network.
CEELM: And what about the panels and the content of the summit themselves – what are your expectations?
Eorsi: Overall, I particularly enjoy the kinds of sessions that touch on controversial topics, especially those that spark genuine debate among the participants. To that end, I’m very much looking forward to these kinds of discussions. For example, I expect the exchanges concerning AI topics to be particularly engaging; it’s one of those subjects where people often have strong, divergent opinions, and that always makes for lively and thought-provoking conversations.
CEELM: Why should General Counsels make sure to attend this summit?
Eorsi: This summit is tailored towards GCs, which makes it unique because it addresses the real issue of networking among peers. GCs often attend sector-specific conferences, but they rarely get the chance to connect with others facing similar challenges across different industries.
This event allows them to share common issues, irrespective of their sectors, and discuss their career paths in a candid environment. It’s a fantastic space for them to engage and find common ground, and for us, it’s an invaluable opportunity to understand their needs better.
The 2024 CEE Legal Matters Hungary General Counsel Summit is sponsored by Jalsovszky, Oppenheim, Schoenherr, Addleshaw Goddard, DLA Piper, and PONTES Budapest and is organized in partnership with the Hungarian Corporate Compliance Society. Find out more about the event here or register to attend here.
