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Interview with Mr Yeongho Shin, Director General, Anti-Monopoly Bureau, Korean Fair Trade Commission.
Mr Bohnert will present the latest developments in the fight against corruption in France and discuss the recent CJIPs entered into to resolve international corruption cases, such as Airbus and Bolloré SE.
18th Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference
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May 13, 2020
In an open letter to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice, the Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has called upon the country’s government to abide by due process and uphold the rule of law in the case of Sri Lankan lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah.
Antitrust and competition law continues to shape the way mergers and acquisitions are structured, particularly with tightening enforcement across global markets. This panel will discuss the latest trends in antitrust policy and competition law enforcement and how dealmakers can navigate these evolving challenges.
Mergers and Acquisitions in India: a key engine to the USD 30 trillion goal
Jan 12, 2017
News release: Thursday 12 January 2017. Ahead of the forthcoming inauguration of the new President of the United States of America, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is republishing an open letter first sent to President-Elect Donald Trump in December 2016 in which he is called upon to prioritise human rights in the US.
Tools for justice and accountability: universal criminal jurisdiction over enforced disappearances
Responses received from Mr Wu Zhenguo, Director General, Anti-monopoly Bureau of the State Administration for Market Regulation.
He is also responsible for legal aspects of the corporate finance functions related to financial risk, financial reporting, treasury functions, capital markets issuances, and asset management, and provides legal advice on human resources, procurement, information technology, ethics and external affairs.
Mr. Stephens is the principal advisor to the Board of Governors, the Executive Directors, the World Bank Group President, and other members of the Senior Management Team on matters of law and policy.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Stephens was Vice President and General Counsel of International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, since September 2019. Prior to that, he was General Counsel of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Managing Partner for Asia and a member of the Management Committee of U.S. law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
Mr. Stephens has a BA degree from Colgate University and a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
Our keynote speaker is Mr. Fred Kenney, former Director of Legal and External Affairs at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and former Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the United States Coast Guard.
Global insurance trends for 2025 – Transactions, Regulation and Disputes
On 12 February 2021, Mr Karim A. A. Khan KC was elected as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the nineteenth session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute in New York. Mr Khan was sworn in on 16 June 2021.
Karim was an Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and served as the first Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to promote accountability for crimes committed by Da'esh/ISIL in Iraq (UNITAD) between 2018 to 2021.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Sep 27, 2023
The rise in popularity of generative artificial intelligence (‘generative AI’) has ignited the discussion on whether junior employees can be replaced by it. Some have gone to the extent of questioning whether professionals, such as lawyers, can also be replaced by generative AI. Is it wise to replace junior employees or lawyers with generative AI? What factors should be considered before deploying generative AI tools in your business? To consider these questions, we first need to understand the basic workings of generative AI and what it can offer. Fundamentally, AI is intelligence that is not biological. The general understanding is that machines will be ascribed with this intelligence. These machines have the ability to interpret, learn from and process external data in a way that is similar to the capabilities of the human mind. Generative AI is a type of AI program that generates content from a data set. It uses deep learning, a type of machine learning system that behaves like a neural network to simulate the functions of a human brain. In other words, it can mimic human intelligence by exhibiting analytical skills to create new content. Not only can generative AI be utilised in chatbot programs to create text, but it can also be used in programs that can create images, sound or videos. This article will consider two major forms of generative AI, in the context of risks to businesses: chatbots using generative pre-trained transformer technology programs; and image generating programs.
The reception will start with welcoming words from our president Mrs. Hanna Räihä-Mäntyharju and continue with informal socialising with colleagues around the globe.
16th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
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.
At the age of 103, Mr. Ferencz, who is now the last living prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials, remains one of the most influential voices in the field of global justice and the rule of law.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Jul 08, 2025
Mediation is on the rise internationally as a means to settle disputes in a cost-effective manner. Chinese parties appear to be increasingly interested in mediation as an option. This article examines the evolving landscape of mediation in China and internationally. It considers how mediation for Chinese parties is evolving and whether mediation is a good option for Chinese parties in cross-border disputes. Commercial mediation has seen remarkable growth, bolstered by a supportive PRC judicial system and legislative initiatives encouraging parties to find harmonious ways to resolve disputes. The article analyses the three primary types of mediation in China: people’s mediation, administrative mediation, and commercial mediation. It also looks at mediation rules and proceedings in common law jurisdictions, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States. The article anecdotally considers the cultural elements, emphasising the Chinese parties’ preference for evaluative mediation styles as a reflection of civil law. Through case studies of international disputes involving Chinese and US parties, the article illustrates the practical dynamics of mediation involving Chinese parties and underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity in international mediation. As Chinese parties continue to go global, mediation is emerging as an attractive option for efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution. This analysis assesses whether the promotion of mediation is yielding tangible outcomes and explores the future of mediation involving Chinese and foreign parties.
From his first days as the Prosecutor General, Mr. Kostin placed a strong emphasis on investigating and prosecuting Russia's war crimes and implementing human-centered approaches in the criminal justice system.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
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.
Last but not least, the French Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Mr Eric Dupond-Moretti, will honour us with his presence at this special evening.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Following a keynote address delivered by Bernard Kouchner, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs until November 2010, a panel of international commentators joined Mr Kouchner to discuss whether the rule of law is relevant for the 21st century global community and responded to issues raised in the keynote address.
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Jan 12, 2024
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.
(Please note, at the end of the panel, the IBA and the NARF will give speaker Mr. Cordova a recognition for his defense of the rule of law, democratic values, and free and fair elections).
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
By Yi-An (Ann) Lai. Alipay and the impact of e-payment systems resulting in new regulations in China and other jurisdictions.
Jun 07, 2024
The IBAHRI urges United States President Joe Biden, to drop all charges against Australian WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in relation to the Wikileaks publication, in 2010, of more than 250,000 leaked classified documents – exposing alleged human rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by the US army during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and current United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Change, discusses climate justice – the intersection of human rights, development and climate change - in this interview from the International Bar Association Annual Conference 2014 in Tokyo. What actions can and should the international community be taking on this crucial issue?
The interview also looks at the IBA’s recent report on climate justice
Nigeria is not a signatory to the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption to enable Convention adoptions, and it is no longer on the list of designated countries through which a foreign adoption may still be recognised by English law.
Jun 27, 2024
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has welcomed Australia’s WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange being freed from prison
Sep 29, 2021
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns the numerous violations of fair trial rights leading to the 25-year sentence against Paul Rusesabagina, the exiled Rwandan dissident.
On Tuesday 9 March, the IBA Anti-Corruption held a webinar entitled ‘FCPA Enforcement: 2020 and beyond’ at 1500 GMT.
A virtual conference presented by the Private Equity Subcommittee of the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee, 7-8 October 2020
Nov 08, 2024
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the arbitrary arrest and detention of Sudanese lawyer Montaser Abdullah since 7 September 2024 by the Sudanese Armed Forces. Mr Abdullah has provided legal representation for the…
A virtual conference presented by the Private Equity Subcommittee of the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee, 7-8 October 2020
Jan 20, 2021
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) strongly condemns the arrest of Alexey Navalny, prominent anti-corruption activist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation State. The IBAHRI also condemns the infringement of Mr Navalny’s right to a lawyer, as reported by his spokesperson Kira Yarmysh.
Feb 22, 2024
IBAHRI urges dropping charges against Assange, defending freedom of expression, information, and media in democratic societies.
Feb 08, 2024
A session report for the Anti-Corruption webinar ‘EU Whistleblower Directive: status of its implementation and related issues.
Aug 25, 2020
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is deeply concerned by the news of the probable poisoning of lawyer, prominent anti-corruption activist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation State, Alexei Navalny. The IBAHRI calls for an open, impartial and independent investigation into the situation…
Apr 09, 2021
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns former South African president Jacob Zuma’s non-compliance with a Constitutional Court of South Africa order to appear before the Commission investigating corruption allegations made against him. The Court’s 28 January 2021 order was handed down after Mr Zuma walked out of proceedings on 19 November 2020, without permission from Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo who is leading the corruption probe.
May 20, 2021
The International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemn the attempted assassination of former Maldives President, Mohamed Nasheed. The organisations call for an impartial and independent investigation into the attack, and to ensure fair trial standards and due process are observed as the perpetrator(s) are held to account.
This panel at the IBA 2020 - Virtually Together conference discussed various income tax and estate/gift tax planning issues that arise when a person from the United States relocates to Europe. A case study was presented, for which each of the panellists provided commentary regarding the tax treatment in their various jurisdictions: France; Italy; Spain; Switzerland; and the UK respectively.
Feb 27, 2020
A summary of the 2019 IBAHRI activities in Kazakhstan.
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