Join the discussion in Geneva on  March 17 from 5 till 6.30pm

The European Union’s new Anti-Corruption Directive introduces significant changes that will directly impact private companies and organisations operating in or connected to the EU market.

Companies will need to assess and, where necessary, adapt their policies, procedures, and risk management structures to ensure alignment with the new requirements and to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks.

During this event, Michele Tagliaferri will provide an overview of the Directive’s key provisions and outline the practical steps companies should consider in preparation. The presentation will be followed by an interactive Q&A session moderated by Claudia Götz Staehelin and Patrick Wellens.

Participants will gain:

• A clear understanding of the Directive’s core elements
• Insight into the practical compliance implications for private companies
• Guidance on proactive measures to align with the new regulatory landscape.

Speaker Bio

Michele Tagliaferri is a Partner and Leader of Sidley Austin’s EU Life Sciences Compliance and Investigations team. Michele combines two decades of experience in EU and U.S. regulatory law, with deep expertise in enterprise risk management, M&A due diligence, compliance program design, and ESG compliance.  With extensive experience conducting high-stakes privileged investigations across dozens of jurisdictions, Michele provides counsel on anti-bribery and corruption compliance. Licensed to practice law in Italy, New York, Washington, D.C., and Belgium, he regularly advises on U.S. FCPA and EU anti-corruption matters, including strategic responses to enforcement actions, compliance program design aligned with evolving regulatory expectations, and cross-border risk mitigation.

Registration

Participation is limited to 40 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Please register on ECS website before March 10, 2026.

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We look forward to welcoming you in Geneva!