Scaleup GC 2025

Speakers

Alfred Biehler

Former Head of Innovation, Google

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Richard Mabey

CEO, Juro

Tom Hambrett

Partner and Chief Legal Officer, Revolut

To be announced

Coming soon

To be announced

Coming soon

Richard Mabey

CEO and Co-founder

AGENDA

9:30–9:40

Welcome & Opening Remarks

County Suite

Richard Mabey, CEO, Juro

Juro CEO and co-founder Richard Mabey will welcome our community to Scaleup GC and set the scene for an engaging, thought-provoking exploration of the future of legal.

9:40–10:20

Closing the Transatlantic Gap

County Suite

Speakers to be confirmed

Details coming soon.

10:20-11:00

Meeting the moment: how to be ready for an exit event

County Suite

Speakers to be confirmed

We usually only read about M&A or IPOs when they land in the press, but for legal teams, the road to a successful exit event begins many months prior.

With markets still tentative and transaction volumes lower, what can the legal team do to make sure the company is ready to meet the moment when it comes? In this session, HSBC Innovation Banking's experienced team will share their learnings and client insights to make sure you can grab your opportunity when the moment comes.

11:00–11:35

Mid-morning break

Thames Suite

11:35–12:00

In the age of AI, what is a lawyer's time actually worth?

County Suite

Alfred Biehler, former Head of Innovation, Google

Large language models have taken a wrecking ball to decades of assumptions about how long a task should take, and the monetary value attached to that task. In no industry has that discussion been louder than in legal.

In this compelling keynote, Alfred Biehler, Head of Innovation at Google for 15 years, will explore the remaking of legal value with AI. How do LLMs process tasks at a granular level, and what does that actually mean for how you value your time as a lawyer?
‍
If the era of billing for six-minute increments is finally coming to an end, this inspiring session offers us the chance to consider the future we'd like to see for in-house lawyers.

12:00–12:45

Breakout 1: Confessions from the frontline - scaling sins and hiring hell

Lord 2 and 3

Speakers: Hosted by Emerald Technology

Ever hired someone in a new market, only to discover they were legally classified as a freelancer and you’re now on the hook for misclassification penalties? Or launched in a region where you didn’t know the local labour laws – until it was too late?

In this peer-to-peer breakout, led by Emerald Technology and Founders Law, we’re bringing the uncensored expansion horror stories straight from founders and legal experts who’ve lived through the mess:
‍
- When Platforms get it wrong – misclassification, tax penalties and compliance cracks from competitors you might already trust
- The hidden legal risks of scaling into unknown jurisdictions
- Global growth done right - real world lessons on offering benefits, stock and building compliant global teams

No sugar-coating. Expect raw, real and an interactive Q&A that will leave you armed with battle-tested insights that you won’t find in your textbooks.

12:00–12:45

Breakout 2: Insuring AI risk - how can GCs best protect their company?

Westminster

Speakers: Hosted by Capsule

AI is changing the game for IP risk — and scaleup legal teams need to keep up. This breakout dives into the real-world questions GCs are facing, beyond the small print of insurance policies.
We’ll cover:
• Where AI is creating tricky IP issues
• What insurance does (and doesn’t) actually cover
• When to bring in legal vs. brokers
• What smart disclosure and collaboration really looks like

In an AI environment changing by the day, it’s more important then ever that GCs are proactive in protecting their companies. You’ll leave this session with sharper questions — and fewer blind spots.

12:00–12:45

Breakout 3: coming soon

County Suite

Speakers to be confirmed

Details coming soon.

12:45–14:15

Lunch

Thames Suite

14:15–14:55

Evolved or obsolete: how do GCs need to change in the next 5 years?

County Suite

Speakers to be confirmed

What if AI is no longer just a tool, but a rival?

In this provocative session, we’ll explore how in-house legal teams can adapt, how AI is reshaping legal functions across global markets and what the future holds for legal leadership in a tech-driven world.
‍
- AI vs Legal: will in-house legal teams shrink as AI takes over contracts and compliance?
- How can GCs remain essential as automation accelerates?
- When AI misfires, who takes the fall? From hallucinating contracts to automated compliance gone wrong, what risks are GCs willing to take?
- With AI moving faster than regulation, will GCs boldly take risks in the grey—or be left behind?

Join us as we challenge the future of the GC role and uncover whether legal leaders can evolve—or face obsolescence.

14:55–15:20

Anatomy of an exit

County Suite

Wilson Sonsini & special guests

In this session, the dealmakers at Wilson Sonsini will walk through a successful scaleup exit with a guest GC, sharing the highlights, lowlights and lessons learned along the way with our Scaleup GC community.

15:20–15:45

What if anyone could review contracts?

County Suite

Speakers to be confirmed

Contract review eats up vast amounts of legal teams' time - and we know that most teams aren't growing. But what if anyone who deals with contracts could review them safely, with legal guardrails and AI muscle?

In this session we'll talk to legal users who actually get contracts reviewed safely at scale this way, and find out what it means for their business productivity.

15:45–16:20

Afternoon Break

Thames Suite

16:20–16:50

Scaling Revolut from 1 lawyer to 160 (via a $45bn valuation)

County Suite

Tom Hambrett, Partner and Chief Legal Officer, Revolut

Tom Hambrett was one of the earliest hires at Revolut, then a startup providing a prepaid Mastercard to make foreign spending easier. Revolut has since grown to a global financial superapp, with a $45bn valuation and more than 160 lawyers globally.

In this fireside, Tom will share the unique insights gathered from the front seat of the creation of one the most valuable private companies in the world.

How did legal support that scaling journey? What role did data play in building a successful and scalable legal function? And what role will AI play in the high-performing legal teams of the future? You won't want to miss this one.

16:50–17:30

Coming soon

County Suite

Speakers to be confirmed

Details coming soon.

17:30–17:40

Closing remarks

County Suite

Richard Mabey, CEO, Juro

Juro CEO and co-founder Richard Mabey will recap some of the many insights from today's sessions and share closing thoughts with the community before sending us off to the drinks reception.

17:40–19:00

Networking & drinks reception

Thames Suite

FAQ

Tickets and Registration

What's included in my ticket?

Your ticket unlocks the full Scaleup GC experience, from inspiring keynotes and dynamic panel discussions to hands-on breakout sessions and curated networking opportunities throughout the day. Plus, we’ve got you covered with complimentary breakfast, snacks, lunch, and post-event drinks to keep the conversations flowing!

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

No - if you can no longer attend, please email hello@juro.com. If someone wants to attend in your place, they need to complete the registration form located on this page.

When is the deadline to register?

Tickets are going fast and once they're gone, they're gone! Don’t wait.

How much does a ticket cost?

You’re in for a treat … you can access a full day of inspiring and informative content and peer-to-peer networking, for free! Scaleup GC is available at no cost thanks to the generosity of our wonderful partners (if you’re working as part of an in-house team - no law firms, sorry).

Can I bring my team?

Yes, of course! All attendees will need a ticket in their name though, so make sure they have registered using the form on this page.

Who can attend?

The conference is designed for GCs, heads of legal, legal ops professionals, and senior legal counsel working in scaleups, high-growth startups, and tech companies. Private practice and law firms are not eligible to attend.

Agenda & Session

Can I join virtually?

No - Scaleup GC is a fully in-person event. There is no online participation.

On the day

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the venue is accessible for wheelchair users. If you have any specific access needs please email abigail.davies@juro.com

I have dietary needs, can you cater to these?

We can cater to most allergies and restrictions. If you have any airborne or severe allergies, please email abigail.davies@juro.com

What is the dress code?

What ever makes you feel prepped any ready for a day of learning and networking! We don’t have an official dress code, though we do encourage you to dress casually.

Travel and Accommodation

What is the closest step-free tube station?

Waterloo station. To plan a step-free journey, please use the TfL accessible journey planner.

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Email hello@juro.com

it’s time to build the future of legal work

Who should attend?

WhY should you attend?

Speakers

AGENDA

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Closing the Transatlantic Gap

Meeting the moment: how to be ready for an exit event

Mid-morning break

In the age of AI, what is a lawyer's time actually worth?

Breakout 1: Confessions from the frontline - scaling sins and hiring hell

Breakout 2: Insuring AI risk - how can GCs best protect their company?

Breakout 3: coming soon

Lunch

Evolved or obsolete: how do GCs need to change in the next 5 years?

Anatomy of an exit

What if anyone could review contracts?

Afternoon Break

Scaling Revolut from 1 lawyer to 160 (via a $45bn valuation)

Coming soon

Closing remarks

Networking & drinks reception

PARTNERS

FAQ

WHO

When

Where

Register