Publications for European Regional Forum
European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference summary
The European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference, meticulously organised by the European Regional Forum (ERF) of the International Bar Association (IBA) in Milan on 23 April 2024, was a resounding success. The event, which was fully booked, showcased a remarkable assembly of speakers, each highly esteemed within the industry. These speakers brought with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which they shared across a series of discussions and presentations.
Released on Jul 14, 2024
Electrifying discussions: a recap of the 4th European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference
Innovation was the leading topic at the 4th European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference convened on 14 March 2024. Nearly 100 delegates gathered at Upper East, a unique venue boasting an industrial chic vibe on the 9th and 10th floors, located behind Ostbahnhof station.
Released on Jul 14, 2024
IBA European Regional Forum annual retreat
Over the course of 16–18 May this year, the IBA European Regional Forum Officers, Council Members and Advisory Board Members held their annual retreat in sunny Santorini under the hospitality of gracious host and colleague Panagiotis Drakopoulos and Drakopoulos law firm who ensured that the event, dubbed ‘THE BIG RETREAT’, went off without a hitch.
Released on Jul 14, 2024
Professional growth and scenic beauty
The IBA European Regional Forum (ERF) recently hosted an exceptional conference in the picturesque setting of Santorini (huge thanks to the hosting law firm – Drakopoulos – for all their dedicated and hard work with this!). This event masterfully combined a series of compelling professional programmes with unique social activities, offering attendees the opportunity to engage deeply with both the legal landscape and the stunning vistas of Santorini’s past and present.
Released on Jul 14, 2024
Reflections on the IBA European Regional Forum retreat in Santorini
This year’s retreat was held in Santorini, Greece between 16–18 May. It was an unforgettable event that brought together legal professionals from across Europe. Hosted by the esteemed Drakopoulos law firm, the retreat offered a unique blend of professional development and personal enrichment against the stunning backdrop of Santorini’s iconic landscapes.
Released on Jul 14, 2024
IBA European Regional Forum retreat in Santorini
As a newcomer to the European Regional Forum (ERF), I had no idea what or who to expect on my inaugural retreat. I clearly need not have worried and should have known that I would be warmly welcomed by a wonderful group of people at a beautiful sunset dinner in Oia. I quickly learned that incredibly valued friendships had been formed within the group and I could see what a close-knit and talented group of individuals this was. I was excited to see what we could achieve!
Released on Jul 14, 2024
The European automotive and mobility service industry: transformation and revolution – IBA Annual Conference Paris, 2 November 2023
On the afternoon of Thursday 2 November 2023, at the IBA Annual Conference in Paris, the European Regional Forum lead the organisation of the automotive session titled ‘The European automotive and mobility service industry: transformation and revolution’. Contrary to its title the panellists came from different areas of the world, including Europe, India, Mexico and South Korea. During the session, panellists discussed issues relating to data privacy, developments concerning autonomous vehicles, the future of electric vehicles and more.
Released on Jan 12, 2024
Partners as leaders: understanding how to lead the lawyers of tomorrow
On 4 October 2023 the European Regional Forum’s Young Lawyers Working Party held a webinar titled 'Partners as leaders: understanding how to lead the lawyers of tomorrow’. During the webinar, moderator Julia Hepner discussed with speakers Mark Longworth, Vanessa Byrne and Alexandra Martins, the subject of how young or current partners can unlock their own leadership skills to generate loyalty and create and develop strong and diverse teams and to retain talents. This article summarises the main takeaways.
Released on Jan 12, 2024
Roma Tre University day
On 22 November 2023, the IBA European Regional Forum (ERF), the IBA Academic and Professional Development Committee and the IBA Future of Legal Services Commission, in cooperation with Roma Tre University, organised a university day and job fair.
Released on Jan 12, 2024
Psychological health, safety and wellbeing: reshaping the working environment of the European law firm – IBA Annual Conference Paris, 30 October 2023
The European Regional Forum (ERF), in particular its Professional Wellbeing Working Party (PWWP), organised a session on lawyers' wellbeing and ways in which we can make our law firms become better working environments. This session was additionally organised with the support of the IBA’s Presidential Task Force on Mental Health and wellbeing and the Professional Ethics Committee; it took place at the IBA 2023 Annual Conference in Paris.
Released on Jan 12, 2024
Sports and ethics – IBA Annual Conference Paris, 2 November 2023
In this session at the IBA Annual Conference in Paris, a group of experts from various backgrounds addressed topics such as doping, bribery, governance and social responsibility, and offered a comprehensive examination of the complex issues plaguing the world of sport.
Released on Jan 12, 2024
Creating and implementing a diversity and inclusion strategy for the law firm – IBA Annual Conference Paris, 31 October 2023
In this session, Antonia Verna and Pavla Prikrylova presented the European Regional Forum Diversity & Inclusion Working Party with the Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Lawyers. The Toolkit was developed by the International Bar Association (IBA) to provide law firms with an action plan to embed the core principles of diversity and inclusion into their organisations.
Released on Jan 12, 2024
Ukraine: how to ‘build back better’?
Ukraine’s rebuild will impact every sphere of public life and specific mechanisms to rebuild Ukraine are currently being discussed. Legal aspects of rebuild are one of the key areas to be considered; this article details some other key aspects.
Released on Jun 11, 2023
The EU’s new regulation for crypto assets: what you should know about MiCA
The European Union is set to introduce the ‘Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation’ to govern cryptocurrencies and related services. The EU Council has finalised the draft regulation, which will likely be approved soon.
Released on Jun 11, 2023
Public consultation on the Lean Documents Project to be launched shortly
The idea of creating a pan-European standard for early-stage investment documents dates back to the second IBA European Start-Up Conference held in London in November 2017.
Released on Jun 11, 2023
IBA European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference – Barcelona, 3–4 May 2023
A conference report on the IBA European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference, held in Barcelona from 3–4 May 2023.
Released on Jun 11, 2023
Latest trends in investment instruments in the Italian venture capital market
In 2012, the first ad-hoc regulation for startups was introduced in Italy. That regulation facilitated growth of the Italian venture capital (VC) market by providing tax and corporate incentives for the setup and funding of startups.
Released on Jun 11, 2023
European Regional Forum Officers and Council Members Annual Retreat – Zurich, March 2023
A report covering the European Regional Forum Officers and Council Members Annual Retreat in Zurich, March 2023.
Released on Jun 11, 2023
Digitally transforming our law firms: inspiration for small to medium sized firms
Takeaways from a panel at the IBA Annual Conference, Miami 2022.
Released on Dec 1, 2022
Key points from online workshop on recruitment and retention
Key points from online workshop on recruitment and retention, the changing expectations of young lawyers in Europe, 7 October 2022
Released on Nov 23, 2022
Summary of talk by Megan Sandler, Slaughter and May
A summary of a talk by Megan Sandler of Slaughter and May, given at the 5th IBA European Start-up Conference on 28 September 2022.
Released on Nov 23, 2022
Takeaways from the 5th IBA European Start-up Conference
A conference report on the 5th IBA European Start-up Conference, held 27–28 September 2022 in Dublin.
Released on Nov 23, 2022
Meeting of the Western and Israel Regional Group in Brussels
An account of the meeting between the Western and Israel Regional Group in Brussels in August.
Released on Sep 15, 2022
An update on the ERF Mental Wellbeing Working Party
If we did a poll asking about the quality of the working environment within the practice group in which you work, what would be your response and the response of the other individual members of your group? More specifically what would be the response if you were asked to rate this working environment in creating a high performing team that cultivates a strong sense of connection/engagement with co-workers and a shared vision whilst supporting the mental wellbeing of its members?
Released on Sep 8, 2022
Takeaways from the 11th Balkan Legal Forum
Released on Aug 10, 2022
IBA European Regional Forum – Nordic Region: Copenhagen seminar with focus on ESG reporting and green marketing and recent political developments in the region
Released on Jun 28, 2022
Exclusive interview with Anna Babych, Vice-Chair of the ERF Public Policy Group and executive partner of Ukrainian law firm Aequo
ERF Officer Anna Babych, an executive partner of Ukrainian law firm Aequo, offers insight into the impact of the war in Ukraine on herself and her team. She details the day the invasion began, her decision to leave Ukraine, and her continuing work during the war.
Released on Apr 6, 2022
Why lawyers should never underestimate the importance of communication
Communication is an art rather than a science, and effective communication skills are essential to law practitioners. However, effective communication with clients isn’t something that most lawyers give much thought. This article provides communication advice for lawyers.
Released on Mar 21, 2022
European Regional Forum Western and Israel Regional Working Group report
An update on the latest trends in the Italian market for startups and benefit corporations, better known as B Corporations.
Released on Mar 21, 2022
A short presentation of the activities of the D&I working group
The D&I working group wants to understand more about how diversity and inclusion is perceived by European law firms, as well as try to learn from each other’s experiences and help European independent law firms to be aware of D&I needs and implement proper actions.
Released on Mar 21, 2022