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SUMMARY:BIC Showcase: can law firms survive without bar associations?
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally\, bar associations and law societies regulated 
 and represented individual lawyers\; therefore\, bars and law firms oper
 ated in tandem with limited interference in each other’s work. However\,
  times are changing and an increasing number of regulatory regimes now o
 versee not only lawyers but also law firms. Even the most ‘bar-sceptical
 ’ law firm management can no longer imply that their firm has nothing to
  do with the bar. On the other hand\, more and more law firms would like
  to have their interests represented by the bars: one of the most import
 ant issues being assistance in providing cross-border services by removi
 ng barriers.\nWe are witnessing a shift towards cooperation and synergy 
 between the management of law firms and bars. However\, this is not an e
 asy task\, as the expectations are high on both sides. Speakers from bar
 s and law firm management will be providing the audience with experience
 s and good practices. The audience will be encouraged to engage with the
  panel through comments and questions.
LOCATION:Session Room E\, Level -1
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