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Feb 17, 2023
This article will outline the development of China’s restrictions on the cross-border transfer of personal information (PI export), detailing PI export mechanisms provided by the Personal Information Protection Law. It will also explain the practical implications of the restrictions.
Dec 04, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly in China, with the number of patents and the size of the market both ranking highly among countries. However, this rapid development has posed new challenges to the legal framework, ethical norms and social governance, prompting China to continuously adjust and improve the relevant regulatory system.
Doing business between China and India
Apr 22, 2022
This article discusses the recent SEC case involving PwC and highlights the wider implications for intermediary institutions providing professional services in a tightened regulatory and enforcement regime in China’s banking and financial sector.
The AAG book 'Sustainable Distributed Energy Resources' is available to purchase via Oxford University Press by clicking cc=gb&lang=en&">HERE.
A 35% discount is available to IBA Members using promotional code AUFLY35.
Biennial Conference of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL)
Jun 02, 2021
While the pandemic disruption has extended for far longer than initially expected, courts (after the first wave), arbitral institutions and stakeholders in commercial dispute resolution have largely continued operations, increasingly supported by innovative digital technology, flexible scheduling and flexible cost structures, among other tools.
An open meeting of the India Working Group held to discuss matters of interest and future activities.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has renewed interest in the need for legal and contractual mechanisms that promote the adjustment of contracts in the event of unforeseeable and abnormal circumstances.
An open meeting of the India Working Group, held to discuss matters of interest and future activities.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the main aspects that served as a starting point for the ‘Municipal Tax Harmonisation Agreement’ in Venezuela, presented by the Vice President of the Economic Area with governors and mayors, in compliance with the mandate given to them by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice in judgment No 0078 dated 7 July 2020.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The article explores how far South Africa has come in providing protection for LGBTQIA+ individuals. South Africa has made noteworthy progressions in LGBTQIA+ rights since 1996. From prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, to the numerous cases in which courts have taken steps to provide protection to same-sex life partners, and the birth of the Civil Union Act, which provides for same-sex partners to get married.
An open committee business meeting where all members and Officers are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments of the Committee.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Jun 12, 2024
The new Foreign State Immunity Law 2023 of the People’s Republic of China came into force on 1 January 2024. This shifts the country (as well as its special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau) away from absolute state immunity to restrictive state immunity, bringing it more in line with the relatively prevalent practice among the international community. This article discusses the status of state immunity in public international law, analyses the new law’s provisions and examines practical challenges that will be faced by those seeking to utilise this law to enforce judgments or awards against foreign states and state entities, and the new law’s innovations that go beyond the United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property of 2004 and the UK State Immunity Act 1978.
Join us for our open business meeting of the IBA India Working Group, where all members and Officers of the Working Group are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Dec 02, 2021
With the rapid growth of sustainable products and investments, the pressure for genuine corporate sustainability has intensified. Increasing investor scrutiny and accelerating climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, for example, play a part in this. In-House Perspective explores whether increased awareness owes as much, however, to reactions to the rising tide of ‘greenwash’ – when corporations make misleading claims about their green credentials.
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 1.0 CPD point**
Topics will include:
- An overview of the rules on conflicts of interest in other countries, such as China, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Philippines, Singapore and the United States
- Managing conflicts of interest for local and cross-border matters, and case studies of other ethical traps in each country
- Tips on ensuring a consistent approach in resolving conflicts of interest issues and to manage client’s expectations
Opening remarks
- Peter Bartlett MinterEllison, Melbourne, Victoria; Chair, IBA Legal Practice Division
Moderator
- Caroline Berube HJM Asia Law & Co, Guangzhou; Council Member, IBA Legal Practice Division
Panellists
- Riccardo Cajola Cajola & Associati, Milan; Webinar Officer, IBA Professional Ethics Committee
- Michael S Carl SSEK Legal Consultants, Jakarta
- Jose Cochingyan III Cochingyan & Partners Law Offices, Makati City
- Gábor Damjanovic Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners, Budapest; Secretary-Treasurer, IBA Professional Ethics Committee
- Ruth Guo Yingke Law Firm, Beijing
- Rachel McGuckian Miles & Stockbridge, Rockville, Maryland; Scholarship Officer, IBA Professional Ethics Committee
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.
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 0.5 CPD point**
Moderator:
- Mark Gilligan Morgan Lewis, Abu Dhabi; Special Projects Officer, IBA Young Lawyers' Committee
Panellists:
- Karla Gonzalez BLP, Costa Rica
- Janet Hui JunHe, Beijing; Senior Vice Chair, IBA Antitrust Section
- Vincent Xuekai Qian Dentons, Beijing
- Hin Han Shum Squire Patton Boggs, Hong Kong SAR; Asia Pacific Regional Forum Liaison Officer, IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee
Government Decree RD-Law 463/2020, dated 14 March 2020, declared a State of Emergency to deal with the Covid-19 health crisis. It adopted a series of measures relating to limiting peoples’ movements, as well as constraining Spain’s social and economic activities.
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 0.5 CPD point**
In the last decade, technology, innovation and a shift in legal consumers buying practices have upended the legal industry and reshaped the way legal services are delivered. The dominance of the law firm partnership as the primary provider of legal services has been challenged by the rise of in-house legal departments, non-firm services providers and the Big Four. The impact of these changes has not been lost on the legal job market, where opportunities and new career models abound for young lawyers seeking alternatives to the ‘up-or-out’ trajectory in most law firms.
This session will:
- Explore these career models, and discuss whether they have had any impact on the career prospects of young lawyers in China/Asia;
- Examine how law firms in China/Asia are responding to these changes, including the creation of new roles (project management, knowledge management, data science and analytics, etc.) within law firms for those with legal backgrounds other than the traditional partner and associate roles; and
- Identify the qualities, traits or skills required of young lawyers looking to succeed as partners in a law firm.
Moderator:
- Patricia Ngochua Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles, Makati City; Website Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum
Panellists:
- Andrew Ang WongPartnership, Singapore
- David Shiduo Xu Zhong Lun Law Firm, Beijing
- Sky Yang Bae Kim & Lee, Seoul; Council Member, IBA Legal Practice Division
In spring 2018, the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the Anti-Torture Initiative (ATI) reached the milestone of conducting tailored programmes in all five regions of Brazil on torture prevention and implementing the Istanbul Protocol. The IBAHRI has worked in Brazil since 2010 to support the country in its commitment to eradicate torture as part of its obligations under international law
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 0.5 CPD point**
The IBA is the largest global association for the legal profession and also the biggest referral network in the legal world. When used effectively, there is no better place to build connections with leading international practitioners around the world and expand your business globally.
In this session, the panellists will share tips and advice on how to strategically build and expand your personal brand through the IBA, like many other young lawyers in other jurisdictions have, as well as how to use the IBA as a tool to build your personal and professional network.
Moderator:
- David Dali Liu JunHe Law Offices, Shanghai; China Working Group Liaison Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum
Panellists:
- Peter Bartlett MinterEllison, Melbourne, Victoria; Chair, IBA Legal Practice Division
- Joe Bell International Bar Association, London
- Sun Hee Kim Yulchon, Seoul; Newsletter Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum
May 08, 2024
In the second part of this feature, Global Insight assesses the legal issues associated with clean energy as countries pivot to renewables in response to the climate crisis.
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 1 CPD point**
This session aims to provide an introduction to cross-border mergers and acquisitions by discussing transaction structures, due diligence, deal documentation and closing processes.
The panel will also draw on their experience to discuss recent trends and topics in cross-border M&A transactions, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and changing political and regulatory considerations worldwide.
Moderator:
- Jong Kwon Ryoo Yulchon, Seoul; Corporate M&A Law Committee Liaison Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum
Panellists:
- Joanna El Khoury Morgan Lewis, Dubai
- Bruno Maggi Bruno Maggi Advogados, São Paulo; Co-Secretary, IBA Young Lawyers' Committee
- Pranav Srivastava Phoenix Legal, New Delhi; Treasurer, IBA Young Lawyers' Committee
- Jennifer Wang AllBright Law Offices, Shanghai
In the second part of this feature, Global Insight assesses the legal issues associated with clean energy as countries pivot to renewables in response to the climate crisis.
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 1 CPD point**
This session will provide a practical guide for handling international arbitration in outlining mechanisms in the Asia Pacific region. The session will address practical difficulties in handling factual witnesses and expert witnesses, some of the cultural aspects at play in cross-border dispute resolution, enforcement issues as well as the divergence in judicial and arbitral systems in the region.
Moderator:
- Ariel Ye King & Wood Mallesons, Shenzhen; Chair, IBA One Belt One Road Subcommittee
Panellists:
- Sae Youn Kim Kim & Chang, Seoul; Vice Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee
- Neerav Merchant Majmudar & Partners, Mumbai; Regional Representative Asia General, IBA Litigation Committee
- John Rainbird Allen & Overy, Singapore
- Kathryn Sanger Herbert Smith Freehills, Hong Kong SAR
Apr 23, 2025
The IBA expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness the Pope. His unwavering commitment to justice and the dignity of all people resonated far beyond religious boundaries and inspired those in the legal profession across the globe.
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 1 CPD point**
Our speakers from China, France, Italy and the UK will discuss practical cases and cover legal and cultural challenges dealing with acquisitions of European targets by Chinese companies as follows:
- Identifying targets and contractual processes from NDA to SPA important clauses for cross-border acquisitions by Chinese entities in Europe.
- Negotiation tips to conclude successful closing for Chinese companies acquiring European target companies.
- Key post-closing challenges and success stories.
Moderator:
- Caroline Berube HJM Asia Law & Co, Guangzhou; Council Member, IBA Legal Practice Division
Panellists:
- Riccardo Cajola Cajola & Associati, Milan; Webinar Officer, IBA Professional Ethics Committee
- Stéphane Coulaux CMG & Associés, Paris
- Christopher Owen Penningtons Manches Cooper, London; Co-Chair, IBA European Regional Forum
- Linda Yang Yingke Law Firm, Beijing
May 11, 2026
An interview with the renowned international jurist
**Accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong with 1 CPD point**
Being an effective legal advocate requires a combination of writing, oral and interpersonal skills. The panellists at this session will discuss the top lessons that they’ve learned in becoming a better oral advocate, in transforming into a more skilled writer and in dealing with others, whether superiors, adversaries or judges. The panellists will also speak as to how they have evolved as attorneys over the years and what they would tell the younger versions of themselves coming out of law school.
Moderator:
- Alberto Mata Rodriguez Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, Madrid; Co-Vice Chair, IBA Young Lawyers' Committee
Panellists:
- Mark Hsu Hawkins Parnell & Young, New York City, New York; Co-Vice Chair, IBA Young Lawyers’ Outreach Subcommittee
- Arush Khanna Numen Law Offices, New Delhi; Website Officer, IBA Young Lawyers' Committee
In this podcast, Nico Ooyevaar, Vice-Chair, IBA International Trade and Customs Law Committee, and partner at McMan & Co, discusses the Vision Research Europe vs Dutch Customs case with Yves Melin, Publications Officer, IBA International Trade and Customs Law Committee, and partner at Reed Smith.
In this podcast, Alvaro Castellanos Howell, Co-Chair of the IBA Poverty and Social Development Committee, talks to Hugo Beteta, Director of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Mr Beteta discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Latin American and Caribbean countries, the difference between poverty and inequality, and the recommendations made by ECLAC on the eradication of poverty.
In this LPRU podcast, Professor John Ruggie, the author of the UNGPs speaks to Sara Carnegie, Director of the LPRU and Maria Pia Sacco, Senior Project Lawyer, to discuss the impact of the UNGPs and future developments in the area of business and sustainability.
News release, Tuesday 12 November 2018. The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has released a video on torture prevention in Brazil in which local stakeholders and international experts provide opinion about the historical background of torture in the country, and the current challenges for its prevention and prosecution. The video also illustrates how the work of the IBAHRI is contributing to strengthening Brazil’s capacity to uphold its national and international commitment
Jun 16, 2021
Ten years after the unanimous endorsement by the United Nations Human Rights Council of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), their author Professor John Ruggie (pictured) discusses the ever-changing landscape of human rights due diligence with the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU).
May 11, 2020
Letter to the President of Kazakhstan from IBAHRI
Dec 09, 2022
Increased economic volatility, healthcare emergencies and the rise of digital markets have all challenged the enforcement tools and approach of competition authorities globally. Successive economic shocks have required greater speed in responding and finding solutions to protect consumers. The Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) has used the active monitoring of critical markets, firm-level advocacy, guidance on the boundaries of acceptable conduct, accelerated investigations and consent agreements to correct behaviour rather than litigation. Examples are provided in price gouging, food markets, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and airline exits. Speed is also considered important in digital markets, and given the ecosystems that characterise many digital markets, market inquiries are increasingly seen as a more effective tool to address features that adversely affect competition, along with tackling value chains in traditional markets.
Aug 09, 2022
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) commends the Central African Republic (CAR) and President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (pictured) for passing Law 22.011, formally eradicating the death penalty in the country following a de facto moratorium since 1981.
Apr 21, 2023
The IBAHRI condemns the conviction and 25-year prison sentence handed down to Russian journalist and opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza by the Moscow City Court on 17 April 2023.
As China is determined to open itself up further at a high standard to the world and share market opportunities with other countries for a community of shared future for the mankind, a lot of uncertainties include the pandemic, change of climate and international relationship arising at the same time in today’s world will bring changes to the flow and activities of China’s outbound investment. The China session will review the new trends of China’s investment activities in the world and discuss the opportunities brought by the collision of such uncertainties of the world with China’s certainty of determination.
This session will provide a broader picture from global perspective of the new trends of China’s outbound investment and the related hot topics, trying to provide a vivid vision to the audience which goes beyond the specific legal issues in specialized legal areas. The discussion will focus on the changes of industries which attracts China’s investments, the social responsibilities that Chinese investors undertakes in the local community, the recent development in One Belt and One Road regions and the opportunities arisen from such changes and development. Meanwhile, the recent cases will also be studied during the discussion. The experts from China, Europe, America and Asia will be invited to participate in the discussion.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Jun 22, 2021
The South African Competition Act 1998 has from the outset reflected a clear focus on both competition law and public interest issues, the latter including provisions to enhance small business and overcome historical discrimination wrought by apartheid. Interpretation and implementation of these provisions has developed over time, culminating in the introduction of amendments to these provisions in the Competition Amendment Act 2018, which came into force in 2019. This article reviews the applicable legislative provisions and how they have been interpreted by the competition authorities in practice and through case law, and considers whether they have been effective.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
May 08, 2026
Péter Magyar’s victory in the Hungarian elections in April, in which he ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s regime, is set to have swift and significant implications for the EU, Ukraine and Russia. Within the EU, it’s being seen as a significant boost to the European project. Within a week of Magyar’s party winning 141 out of 199 seats in the national parliamentary elections, officials from the European Commission visited Budapest for talks with the incoming Hungarian Prime Minister.
This session will consider the following topics:
- Elusive safe harbour: deciphering the contours of due diligence obligations to be carried out by intermediaries in order to avail legal insulation for third party content.
- From timebound takedowns to enabling identification of first originator of information: talking all things accountability, legitimate state action, curbs on free speech and right to privacy.
- Navigating legal complexities in the face of a labyrinth of jurisdiction specific laws - is the time ripe for harmonisation of laws?
- Categorization of intermediaries (including social media intermediaries) – need for a risk-based approach?
- Regulatory shift towards personal liability regime for the officers of intermediaries: a desirable move?
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Apr 10, 2026
Eighteen months after the UK’s assisted dying bill was introduced to Parliament, its progress has stalled in the House of Lords.
Mar 13, 2026
In February, the High Court of England and Wales found that the UK government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the 2000 Terrorism Act was unlawful.
After the 20th National Congress of China’s Communist Party, people around the world are keenly watching China’s new policy initiatives and how these changes will impact China and the rest of the world. In the context of the uncertainties brought forth by the climate crisis, nationalism, Russia-Ukraine war and others, will the economic relationship between Europe and China unhook gradually like that between US and China? Will the investments between Europe and China continue to increase? Will the entrepreneurs and investors from Europe and China continue to remain bullish?
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Jan 22, 2026
The conviction of media magnate Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong under the jurisdiction’s National Security Law (NSL) is ‘a landmark case’ with significant implications.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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