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Monday 5 October (1115 - 1230)
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Join the round table discussions to discuss the following topics:
- Key challenges in real estate (e.g. geopolitics, ESG considerations, land costs, and growing complexity such as data centres, mixed-use projects, and office-to-hotel/residential conversions);
- What’s new in real estate financing?
Closely Held Companies Committee
Real Estate Section (Lead)
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Monday 5 October (1115 - 1230)
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The session will also unpack investor-state friction in resources and strategic sectors, driven by the energy transition, ESG duties, tax and licensing changes, and administrative measures.
Latin American Regional Forum (Lead)
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Monday 5 October (1115 - 1230)
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How is the influence of space developing ESG on Earth and ESG itself in space? Dependence on space is increasingly being reflected in the areas of safety, defence and security in the face of new challenges.
IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit
Space Law Committee (Lead)
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Monday 5 October (1430 - 1545)
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The panel will examine key trends shaping the future of benefits and rewards, including pay transparency, flexible and personalised benefits, ESG and sustainability considerations, the impact of remote and cross border work, and the growing use of data and technology in reward design.
Banking & Financial Law Committee
Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee (Lead)
Taxes Committee
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Monday 5 October (1430 - 1730)
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The roundtable could also explore how companies can align IP portfolios with ESG objectives without triggering greenwashing claims or undermining brand value.
Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee
Communications Law Committee
Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee
Intellectual Property, Communications and Technology Section (Lead)
Media Law Committee
Space Law Committee
Technology Law Committee
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Robert Balin , Caroline Berube , Amelia Brankov , Vanessa Burrows , Bob Calmes , Timothy Creek , Herman Croux , Raphaël Dana , Daniela De Pasquale , Mario Di Carlo , Sarah Drukarch , Sam Feder , Francesca Ferrero , Innocenzo Genna , Gustavo Giay , Ping Gu , Norman Heckh , Dr Sebastian Heim , Elisa Henry , Johan Hubner , Luca Iaboni , Nazli Cansin Karga , Hasan Khan , Simone Lahorgue Nunes , Andreas Lenz , Roland Mathys , Rebecca McDougall , Professor Christopher Millard , Paul Monaghan , Matthias Orthwein , Elysangela Rabelo , Statira Ranina , Adam Rose , Joost Schmaal , Paulina Silva , Sajai Singh , Doil Son , Bob Sotiriadis , Rajesh Sreenivasan , Luiza Tangari Coelho , Hanna Tilus , Malin Tonseth , Erik Valgaeren , Anne Vallery , Astrid Wagner , Petra Warrington , Stefan Weidert , Laura Ziferman
Monday 5 October (1615 - 1730)
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The conversation will also address ESG and licensing considerations, and the evolving role of tax incentives, carbon markets, and green hydrogen.
Latin American Regional Forum (Lead)
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Tuesday 6 October (0930 - 1045)
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While some organisations use AI to genuinely strengthen ESG performance, others risk engaging in 'AI-washing', leveraging AI narratives without delivering measurable impact.
Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee
Communications Law Committee
Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee
Intellectual Property, Communications and Technology Section (Lead)
Media Law Committee
Space Law Committee
Technology Law Committee
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Tuesday 6 October (1115 - 1230)
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The discussion will focus on risk allocation in project finance, corporate liability for environmental disasters, and the evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards that are reshaping the social license to operate for mining companies worldwide.
Mining Law Committee
Water Law Committee (Lead)
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Wednesday 7 October (1615 - 1730)
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We will also analyse the contractual risks, ESG imperatives and innovative legal strategies required to ensure the sustainable development and operation of data centres globally.
Power Law Committee
Water Law Committee (Lead)
Thursday 8 October (0930 - 1045)
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Europe continues to lead the development of ESG regulatory frameworks worldwide, although 2025-2026 has been marked by a 'simplification' process known as the Omnibus packages, which seek to delay, reduce the scope, or simplify key legislation such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Corporate and M&A Law Committee (Lead)
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Thursday 8 October (1115 - 1230)
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Over the past five years, ESG has shifted from theory to a core strategic and reputational concern for law firms, moving beyond client advice to impact firm operations, culture, and values.
ESG Subcommittee
IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit
Law Firm Management Committee (Lead)