The CEE General Counsel Summit, now in its 8th edition, is a premier event organized by CEE Legal Matters, bringing together leading in-house legal professionals from Central and Eastern Europe. Scheduled for May 27-28, 2026, at the Grand Hotel Bucharest in Romania, the summit offers two days of insightful discussions, learning, and cross-border networking opportunities.
The program features a robust lineup of speakers and sessions covering a range of pertinent topics, including legal leadership, crisis preparedness, external counsel management, compliance trends, and the latest advancements in legal technology. The focus is on providing practical, real-world insights that attendees can implement within their teams.
Beyond the panels and presentations, the summit emphasizes building relationships with peers and counterparts who share similar challenges and ambitions. The event fosters an atmosphere conducive to meaningful conversations and connections among strategic legal leaders.
The summit is exclusively open to senior in-house counsel, with only representatives from sponsoring law firms permitted to attend. This ensures a focused and relevant environment for all participants.
Speakers
Aika Beltran
Senior Legal Counsel at Delivery Hero
Aika Beltran is a Senior Legal Counsel at Berlin-based Delivery Hero SE, specializing in M&A and corporate legal matters. She led the listing of DHSE’s MENA business on the Dubai Financial Market in 2024.
Ana Busuioc
Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs at JDE Peet's
Ana Busuioc oversees legal, corporate, and regulatory matters across Romania, Greece, and Bulgaria for JDE Peet’s. With over 15 years of experience, she drives the company’s sustainability initiatives.
Andrei Nicolae
General Counsel at RoPower Nuclear
Andrei Nicolae is the General Counsel at RoPower Nuclear, focusing on major arbitration and litigation cases in infrastructure and construction. He previously advanced from associate to senior associate at Suciu Popa.
Anna Atanasow
Group Legal Director at Ecowipes Group
Anna Atanasow is an experienced lawyer with over 20 years in managing international teams and complex legal transactions. She specializes in transforming legal departments and implementing modern compliance solutions.
Cristina Muntean
Founder & CEO at VORNICA
Cristina Muntean is the founder and CEO of VORNICA, aiming to triple the number of women CEOs in Europe by 2030. She works with top leaders on leadership development and organizational growth.
Dan Minoiu
Deputy Managing Partner at Musat & Asociatii
Dan Minoiu has extensive experience assisting clients in highly regulated fields, including pharmaceuticals and IT. He was named 'Regulatory Advisor of the Year' in EMEA by LMG Life Sciences in 2024.
Dino Aganovic
Partner at AMB Legal Group
Dino Aganovic has been a Partner at AMB Legal Group since 2025, with extensive experience in financial and asset management. He also serves as the CEO of iQR Asset Management.
Emilija Evtimova-Spaseska
Legal Affairs Manager at TAV Macedonia
Harry Borovick
General Counsel at Luminance
Harry Borovick oversees the global legal function at Luminance and advises on product development. He is the author of 'AI and The Law' and lectures on Legal Technology and AI.
Inan Ozcan
Legal Counsel Turkiye at Takeda
Inan Ozcan is the Legal Lead Counsel Turkey and Board Member at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, with over 20 years of experience in highly regulated industries, including pharmaceuticals and insurance.
Irina Fesenko
Global General Counsel at Turnkey Tech Staffing
Irina Fesenko specializes in corporate law and compliance across more than 25 jurisdictions. She actively explores legal tech and AI to enhance legal operations and compliance.
Jonathan Marks
Head of Corporate Group and Insurance at Slaughter and May
Jonathan Marks leads Slaughter and May’s insurance practice and corporate group, with experience in demutualisations, fund-raisings, and acquisitions. He is listed in the Legal500 Hall of Fame.
Katalin Kiss
Head of Group Corporate Law at Delivery Hero
Katalin Kiss leads a team overseeing subsidiaries in approximately 70 countries for Delivery Hero SE. She supported the company’s IPO in 2017 and co-led the listing of its MENA business in 2024.
Katarina Mindoljevic
Company Secretary at Atlantic Grupa
Katarina Mindoljevic is responsible for corporate governance at Atlantic Grupa, organizing activities between the company’s Management Board, Supervisory Board, and General Assembly.
Kerstin Kutt
General Counsel at Sunly
Kerstin Kutt leads the legal department at Sunly, a renewable energy developer operating in the Baltic States and Poland. She has a background in advising on wind, biomass, and biogas projects.
Konstantinos Argyropoulos
General Counsel at Space Hellas Group
Konstantinos Argyropoulos has served as the General Counsel for the Space Hellas Group since 2000, specializing in emerging technologies and their regulation.
Lukas Frohlich
Group Head of Legal at FEG
Lukas Frohlich specializes in technology law, gaming, IT, e-money, and cryptocurrency, leading the legal operations of an international gaming group active in Europe and Asia.
Maria Dardai
Global Compliance Officer and MLRO at GSCF
Maria Dardai oversees global compliance strategies and risk management at GSCF. She has extensive experience in legal and compliance roles across various industries.
Martin Matula
General Counsel at CPI Property Group
Martin Matula has been the General Counsel of CPI Property Group since 2014, overseeing legal strategy for one of Europe’s largest real estate investment groups.
Martina Ondrasova
Legal and Compliance Director at Heineken
Martina Ondrasova is the Legal & Compliance Director at Heineken Slovakia and a Board Member of the Heineken Group in Slovakia, with experience in corporate governance and compliance.
Event Details
- Date
- May 27-28, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇷🇴 Bucharest, Romania
- Grand Hotel Bucharest
- Pricing
- €100 - €125
- Audience
- Senior in-house counsel and representatives from sponsoring law firms.
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