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
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
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
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
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
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’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 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
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
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
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
A report covering the European Regional Forum Officers and Council Members Annual Retreat in Zurich, March 2023.
Released on Jun 11, 2023
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, the changing expectations of young lawyers in Europe, 7 October 2022
Released on Nov 23, 2022
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
A conference report on the 5th IBA European Start-up Conference, held 27–28 September 2022 in Dublin.
Released on Nov 23, 2022
An account of the meeting between the Western and Israel Regional Group in Brussels in August.
Released on Sep 15, 2022
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?
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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
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
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
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
A report on a survey created by the Diversity and Inclusion Working Party of the IBA European Regional Forum to understand how Diversity & Inclusion is perceived by European law firms and to try to learn from each other’s experience.
Released on Jan 13, 2022
Each year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims (from many faith traditions and from none) set out from popular starting points across Europe to travel along the Camino Way on foot or by bicycle to Santiago de Compostela and Cape Finisterre in Northern Spain, which was known as the ‘end of the world’ in Roman times). The Camino Way is not one but a network of routes many of which were established in the early Middle Ages all heading in the same direction.
Released on Jan 4, 2022
Until recently, neurodivergent individuals are likely to have been treated in a different and unfair way, which causes disempowerment, discrimination and unequal life opportunities. There is still a long way to go in terms of tackling the stigma. However, companies are becoming increasingly aware that great minds think differently, and that employing people who are neurodiverse can be a huge competitive advantage.
Released on Jul 14, 2021
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) is a topic that is increasingly becoming part of core business strategy, no longer simply an issue for HR to consider. With increasing evidence that ED&I directly contributes to business outperformance, many business leaders today are looking to up their game in this space. How can we afford not to take this agenda seriously?
Released on Jul 14, 2021
In 2019, the IBA established a taskforce with a view to implementing an internationally coordinated response to all too frequent reports of substance abuse, severe depression and suicide within the profession. This article explores recent findings from the taskforce’s wellbeing survey.
Released on May 28, 2021
In Sweden, the Swedish Pharmaceutical Insurance enables individuals to obtain compensation for vaccine-related personal injuries. However, liability under the Insurance has recently been limited in relation to certain personal injuries caused by Covid-19 vaccines. In order to ensure an efficient and comprehensive compensation system for potential Covid-19 vaccine injuries, the Swedish Government has recently proposed a new law on state compensation.
Released on May 28, 2021