| Legal & Regulatory Insights at the EU Delegation
On 10 February, the EBC organised a high-level Legal Services Committee event at the EU Delegation to Japan.
Introduced by Tony Andriotis, EBC Committee Chair, and moderated by Bonnie Kong, the panel discussion “Practical Insights for In-House Counsel: EU and Japan Perspectives on Global Regulatory Trends” delivered concrete, practice-oriented exchanges on evolving compliance requirements, regulatory convergence, and cross-border risk management.
Speakers highlighted the growing complexity of the global regulatory environment, including developments in digital governance, data protection, competition law, and broader compliance frameworks. Practical challenges faced by in-house counsel were discussed, notably managing multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements, navigating EU-Japan regulatory alignment and divergence, and anticipating regulatory changes driven by geopolitical and economic security considerations. The exchanges also underscored the importance of early dialogue with regulators, internal governance alignment, and cross-border legal coordination to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.
The EBC warmly thanks H.E. Yannis Michaelides, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as all speakers and participants for contributing to a rich and highly relevant discussion.
Law firms interested in engaging more closely with the European business community in Japan and in contributing to our policy dialogue are warmly invited to reach out to the EBC regarding membership opportunities! |
