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China’s reaction to the crypto frenzy

This article explores the impact of cryptocurrency on the payments industry and the traditional financial system from a national currency perspective, while shedding light on China’s policies and position on the matter.

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.

The future of licensing technologies and intellectual property rights in Greater China and Asia

Over the coming three to five years, technology and IP licensing in Greater China and Asia will be reshaped by three structural forces: the securitisation of data and technology (particularly in Mainland China), the emergence of Asian forums as active venues for global SEP/FRAND and platform disputes, and the development of regional hubs and Web3 infrastructure that make IP rights increasingly ‘programmable’. This article explains why these developments matter for the future of licensing, how they interact and what they mean in practical terms for deal-making across the region.

Litigating in and about the metaverse

A summary of the IBA Litigation Committee and Technology Law Committee’s IBA Annual Conference session on ‘Litigating in and about the metaverse’. The session took place on 1 November 2023 and examined issues that litigators will need to confront as this new area continues to develop.

Achieving net zero: a key role for digitalisation and open data

This article examines the Future Energy Scenarios set out in the National Grid ESO’s recent report, with a particular focus on the role of digitalisation and open data in achieving net zero in the UK by 2050.

Covid-19 and mining law

A webinar presented by the IBA Mining Law Committee of the IBA Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section, 21 September 2020, 1300 – 1400 BST

La Legal Policy Task Force Covid-19 de la IBA emite un informe sobre la optimización de la gestión de pandemias

Business human rights issues for mining pursuits

11 February 2021, 1630-1830 GMT (TBC)

Violence based on gender and diversity and discrimination at work

Gender-based inequality is a battle women have historically waged in the social, economic and employment spheres. This article addresses, in particular, the phenomenon that women face in the labour market even today, being judged when taking up important jobs and not receiving equal pay to men in the same position.

The protection of intellectual property rights in Pakistan

In Pakistan, intellectual property rights (IPRs) are safeguarded through a legal system which aims to protect and advance innovation, investment and creativity. Patents, trademarks, copyrights and industrial designs are some of the domains covered by the Pakistani IPRs regime. This article will highlight the methods of protection in terms of IPRs in Pakistan and will discuss the procedures relating to disputes related to the infringement of such rights.

No 1,067: the long wait for asylum in the United States

When Kirenia Navas Rodríguez fled political persecution in Cuba, her year-long journey saw her cross 11 countries, taking enormous risks. Now, at the US–Mexico border, she is confronted with the Trump administration’s asylum policy.

Medical cannabis: regulatory divergence and product liability

Regulations on medicinal cannabis in Argentina have evolved significantly over the past eight years; however, market development remains limited. This article examines the key factors influencing the current regulatory landscape, with a particular focus on medicinal use and product liability, which is essential to ensuring the safe and responsible use of cannabis.

Health is wealth

The article discusses the current scene as regards mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) transactions in the healthcare sector, with an emphasis on India. It further discusses the key considerations to be taken note of in light of current law, and future trends/developments in the law.

The incentive regime for large investments in Argentina - an overview

This article provides an overview of the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) established by Law 27742 in Argentina, which offers a comprehensive framework of tax, customs and foreign exchange incentives aimed at promoting significant investments in key business sectors. This article explores the main features, eligibility requirements and benefits of the RIGI, highlighting its potential to attract substantial foreign and domestic investments in Argentina.

What difference can lawyers make in tackling the climate emergency?

Climate change has driven up weather damage losses beyond USD 300 billion annually, while making them increasingly uninsurable. Naturally, citizens and corporations are looking to the law and legal practice to urgently future-proof their societal and economic interests. For the law to rise to this challenge, lawyers must work beyond the confines of traditionally compliance-focused environmental law. Instead, they must proactively adapt law and legal practice to give the world the best chance at achieving swift and coordinated climate action.

The treatment in France of cross-border mergers involving companies outside the EU

While cross-border mergers are recognised under French law, both within and outside the European Union, and their tax treatment is relatively well-defined, the necessary alignment with the law of the other jurisdiction involved introduces numerous uncertainties and requires agility in regard to the legal implementation of the transaction.

Getting to Know the ERF – Safak Herdem

Get to know the European Regional Forum’s Council Member for Turkey, Safak Herdem

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.

Digital assets: how to decipher a cryptic phenomenon?

The panel on digital assets at the 37th International Financial Law Conference in Venice was co-chaired by Dirk Bliesener, Vice-Chair of the IBA Banking Law Committee and partner at Hengeler Mueller in Frankfurt, and Benjamin Leisinger, member of the IBA Securities Law Committee and partner at Homburger in Zurich. It began by examining some of the fundamentals of crypto markets and the different asset standards.

IBA hosts largest transnational crime conference to date

The 26th Transnational Crime Conference, which took place between 8–10 May 2024 in Milan, Italy, was a resounding success. In fact, it has become the most well-attended international criminal law conference in the IBA’s history!

IBA European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference 2025: London edition sets the stage for industry innovation

The International Bar Association’s (IBA) European Regional Forum brought the global fashion and luxury law community together in London for the 2025 edition of its highly anticipated European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference. Held on 15–16 May at the iconic OXO2 venue, the event drew over 100 attendees, including leading legal professionals, in-house counsel and industry experts, all eager to explore the latest legal and commercial trends shaping the fashion and luxury sectors. This article provides an overview of the conference.

Crypto Disputes: The Valuation Challenge

The advent of the ‘crypto winter’ in early 2022, which saw cryptoasset values decline sharply and major crypto businesses fall into bankruptcy, has prompted an increase in disputes related to cryptoassets and associated businesses. A notable consequence of this trend is that national courts and arbitral tribunals will face a wave of complex and novel valuation issues over the coming months and years, including in the context of quantifying damages for highly volatile cryptoassets. This article aims to identify valuation challenges in the fast-developing area of business, law and practice that surrounds crypto disputes before making practical suggestions to help parties and their counsel successfully navigate these challenges.

Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program

This article outlines the eligibility requirements and types of approvals made under Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program.

IBA Criminal Law Section at the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto, November 2025

This article reflects on the highlights of the IBA Annual Conference in Toronto for the Criminal Law Section. This included panels on the impact of INTERPOL red notices, misconduct against corporates, investigative journalism, and more!

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.

International Human Rights Law and International Investment Law: Perspectives on International Legal Coherence

International human rights law (IHRL) and international investment law (IIL) are two influential subsets of public international law reflecting distinct purposes and historical evolutions. Nonetheless, the two subsets interact in the context of the investor–state dispute settlement system (ISDS), due to the rise in human rights claims under international investment agreements. This article appraises this interaction from the perspective of IHRL in light of the fragmentation of public international law. It argues for the need to recognise and assess concurrent international legal obligations systematically and coherently, suggesting that the principle of systemic integration could support the consideration of human rights treaty obligations in ISDS and promote legal accountability. Foreign direct investment and human rights are linked in complex and non-linear ways. Furthermore, a predictable, coherent and transparent legal approach is necessary to ensure that IIL respects substantive and procedural human rights. This may also bolster the legitimacy of ISDS by redressing perceived power imbalances. It may attenuate the potential negative externalities of granting broad, asymmetrical rights to investors without any concomitant obligations under investment treaties. This article concludes that to prevent accountability gaps, tribunals must recognise: (1) a home–host state continuum of human rights legal accountability; (2) home state obligations to protect against third party violations by its investors abroad; and (3) host state obligations to respect, protect and fulfil human rights.

Report from the IBA Automotive and Mobility Services Conference

We were happy to see 110 participants in Munich on 27 March, in the unique location of Upside East for a day of discussions concerning the very challenging times that the automotive industry is now facing. Attendees had a chance to ease into the conference at the welcome cocktail which took place the evening before and it was good to see many familiar faces showing that the conference is becoming a familiar item on the IBA calendar.

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.

Using the practice of law to facilitate change and to accelerate a just transition

A session report from the joint session of the IBA Regional Fora at the IBA Annual Conference 2024 in Mexico City.

Lookback at Boston: IBA Transnational Crime Conference 2023

A report of the 25th Transnational Crime Conference, held 3–5 May 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.