From 19–21 March 2025, the International Bar Association (IBA) is bringing together in Lima, Peru 700 legal professionals from Latin America and beyond to discuss potential legal trends over the next five years, and play a significant role in setting them. The event, the Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Conference: The Road to 2030 in Latin America, has drawn senior lawyers from regional and international law firms, in-house counsel, academics and government officials.

As Latin America faces rapid transformations in business, regulation and compliance, this year's conference will serve as a strategic hub for thought leadership and networking. Participants will explore emerging challenges, investment prospects and best practices shaping the region’s legal landscape.

On Wednesday 19 March, opening remarks were delivered by IBA President, Jaime Carey – the first Chilean to hold the office – and the keynote speech was given by Julio Velarde, President of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru. On Thursday, the keynote speaker will be Andrea de la Piedra, CEO and co-founder, Aequales, Lima, and on Friday Mitsuharu (Micha) Tsumura, Chef and owner of Maido, Lima, will deliver the keynote address.

Throughout the three-day-event, expert speakers will address topics including, dispute resolution, cross-border transactions and the evolving role of legal counsel in a constantly shifting global market, as well as hold specialised sessions on:

• energy transition and infrastructure challenges;
• artificial intelligence, talent retention and other key issues in law firm management;
• anticipating merger and acquisition trends, private equity, venture capital, capital markets and compliance;
• regulatory change amid perennial political uncertainty; and
• the technology and innovation boom.

The Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Conference will take place at the Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center, Calle Las Begonias 450, San Isidro, Lima, Peru 27.

Comments from the Conference Co-Chairs and the head of the Host Committee:

Juan Manuel Mercant, Co-Chair of the IBA Latin American Regional Forum (LARF) and partner at Guyer & Regules, Montevideo, commented: ‘With an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the role of legal professionals is more crucial than ever. This event provides a unique setting to exchange insights, develop cross-border partnerships and drive meaningful change in the industry.’

Paula Vieira de Oliveira, Senior Vice Chair of the IBA LARF and partner at Mattos Filho, São Paulo, commented: ‘This conference is an unparalleled platform for legal professionals in Latin America. We will not only discuss key developments but also anticipate the strategies that will define our practice over the next five years.’

Luis Enrique Palacios, Conference Quality Officer of the IBA LARF and partner at Rodrigo Elias & Medrano Abogados, Lima, commented: ‘The legal profession must adapt to new realities, and this event will be the epicentre in the region of discussions on innovation, governance, compliance and regulatory advancements. We look forward to thought-provoking debates and actionable insights.’

Francisco J Roggero Co-Chair of the IBA LARF and partner Zang Bergel & Viñes, Buenos Aires, commented: ‘I am convinced that this forum serves as an indispensable catalyst for innovation and collaboration within the legal market. By bringing together the region’s foremost leaders, we will not only address current challenges but also craft strategies that will shape the future of legal practice in Latin America.’

Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado, head of the Host Committee and partner at Rodrigo Elias & Medrano Abogados, Lima, commented: ‘We are honoured to welcome such an influential group of legal experts to Lima. This conference will be a milestone in shaping the legal landscape in Latin America, fostering collaboration and creating lasting professional relationships.’

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Contacts: talita.francois@int-bar.org/ IBApressoffice@int-bar.org

Notes to the reader:

1. Press pass enquiries for working journalists intending to report on the Conference should be sent to: talita.francois@int-bar.org

2. The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations, and law societies. Through its global membership of individual lawyers, law firms, bar associations, and law societies, the IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession.
3. The IBA’s administrative office is in London, with regional offices in São Paulo, Brazil; Seoul, South Korea; and Washington, DC, US.