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The second issue of the IBAHRI Covid-19 Human Rights Monitor addresses global issues including femicide, transphobia, unsanitary refugee camps, overcrowded prisons and the neglect of disability rights.
Mergers and Acquisitions in India: a key engine to the USD 30 trillion goal
The Asset Management and Investment Funds Committee provides a convenient forum for its members to consider current developments in the global investment funds industry, including both regulatory and product development. It also produces newsletters and occasional e-bulletins for its members. In addition to its programmes at the annual IBA conferences, the committee presents an annual conference on Globalisation of Investment Funds normally held in June, which celebrated its 30th successful year in 2020. The event attracts delegates from approximately 30 countries, and features presentations by senior regulators from around the world, senior executives of top fund managers and other fund service providers as well as from leading practitioners in the field.
Mar 08, 2023
On International Women’s Day 2023, the President of the International Bar Association (IBA), Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, announced the launch of the IBA Women’s Day; a worldwide event in celebration of women legal professionals. This inaugural event is aimed at guiding the younger generation of...
The Insolvency Section is a network of leading lawyers, judges, and academics from restructuring, insolvency, and creditors' rights law. With over 30 years of experience, we play a pivotal role in the development and reform of international insolvency law. We shape global frameworks by sending expert delegates to leading organisations, such as the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law and the World Bank.
The Section represents high standards in the field, giving members opportunities to connect, contribute, and lead globally. Members benefit from cross-referral opportunities, involvement in law reform initiatives, and access to the Insolvency and Restructuring International journal. Our conferences bring together experts to exchange ideas, collaborate, and shape the future of insolvency practice.
The 30-year sentence handed down to former Congolese general Bosco Ntaganda in November marked a significant triumph for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following a period of increasingly strong criticism.
Mar 08, 2023
En el Día Internacional de la Mujer 2023, la Presidenta de la International Bar Association (IBA), Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, ha anunciado el lanzamiento del Día de la Mujer de la IBA, una celebración mundial de las mujeres profesionales del derecho. Este evento tiene como objetivo inspirar y orientar...
A dozen former Committee Chairs have seen most of it and will share their insights in this interactive session.
30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference: transforming (un)expected challenges into opportunities for the next 30 years
Jan 22, 2024
A report on the Access to Justice and Legal Aid Committee session at the 2023 IBA Annual Conference in Paris.
14th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Jan 13, 2023
This report outlines some of the topics discussed by panellists at sessions organised by the Anti-Corruption Committee at the IBA Annual Conference, Miami, 2022.
IBA Property and River Tour, Friday 6th June, 14:30 – 17:30
14:00: depart from Banking Hall, Cornhill, London – walk to London Bridge City Pier (approx. 15 mins)
14:15: arrive at London Bridge City Pier
14:30: departure on Thames Clipper boat, river tour to Westminster (including Houses of Parliament, London Eye), turning east under Tower bridge to Canary Wharf
15:30: disembark at Canary Wharf Pier – walk to One Canada Square (approx. 10 mins)
15:45: arrive at One Canada Square, lifts to level 30/ level 39
16:00: tour of Level 30: marketing suite - One Canada Square | Canary Wharf [if more than 100 people, two groups to be split between level 30 and level 39]
16:15: tour of Level 39: tech/accelerator space - Level39: Tech Community
16:30: depart One Canada Square and walk through Eden Dock and Jubilee Park - Eden Dock - Canary Wharf - to 20 Water Street (approx. 15 mins)
16:45: tour of London Innovation Centre at 20 Water Street: 20 Water Street - Canary Wharf [maximum of 40 people to view the lab space]
17:00: (optional) drinks at Montgomery Square Bar: 640East (Montgomery Square, Upper Bank Street E14 5JJ)
15th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Jan 12, 2024
The European Regional Forum (ERF), in particular its Professional Wellbeing Working Party (PWWP), organised a session on lawyers' wellbeing and ways in which we can make our law firms become better working environments. This session was additionally organised with the support of the IBA’s Presidential Task Force on Mental Health and wellbeing and the Professional Ethics Committee; it took place at the IBA 2023 Annual Conference in Paris.
Attendees can observe hearings from 3:00 to 3:30 pm, with the formal tour taking place from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
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.
ESG litigation – trends and strategies in both civil and common law court
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Global class actions - coming soon to a court near you
12:15PM – 1:30PM
Comparative approach of international commercial chambers
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
The role of the profession, ethics, representation and social responsibility
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Spaces are limited and are assigned on a first come first served basis.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
ESG litigation – trends and strategies in both civil and common law court
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Global class actions - coming soon to a court near you
12:15PM – 1:30PM
Comparative approach of international commercial chambers
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
The role of the profession, ethics, representation and social responsibility
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Spaces are limited and are assigned on a first come first served basis.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
ESG litigation – trends and strategies in both civil and common law court
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Global class actions - coming soon to a court near you
12:15PM – 1:30PM
Comparative approach of international commercial chambers
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
The role of the profession, ethics, representation and social responsibility
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Spaces are limited and are assigned on a first come first served basis.
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.
ESG litigation – trends and strategies in both civil and common law court
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Global class actions - coming soon to a court near you
12:15PM – 1:30PM
Comparative approach of international commercial chambers
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
The role of the profession, ethics, representation and social responsibility
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Spaces are limited and are assigned on a first come first served basis.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
Join IBA committee Officers, colleagues and training and conference speakers for networking over drinks and canapés.Ticket price US$30, entry is by ticket only (purchase only on site in cash).
Annual IBA Latin American Regional Forum Young Lawyers’ Training Programme
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.
By Yi-An (Ann) Lai. Alipay and the impact of e-payment systems resulting in new regulations in China and other jurisdictions.
As the visionary leader spearheading the ambitious reinvention of Carrefour, one of the world's largest retailers with operations spanning over 30 countries, Alexandre Bompard offers a unique perspective on navigating disruption, digital transformation and the evolving global landscape.
13th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference
Reviews of sexual offences legislation are being undertaken in both Ireland and Northern Ireland following a recent trial involving high-profile sportsmen that prompted considerable media coverage and serious concern globally over the treatment of all parties.
You will have an opportunity to participate in two interactive round table sessions (30 minutes each session) on two of the below topics.
6th Annual IBA European Start-up Conference
This year’s open business meeting of Women Lawyers’ Committee will take a roundtable style in an efficient 30-minute networking session at the end of the lunch break.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
The article aims to collate and provide a broad view on the various amendments incorporated under India’s 2013 Companies Act in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jan 03, 2023
Law No 2016-1691 of 9 December 2016 on transparency, the fight against corruption and modernisation of economic life (Sapin II Law) requires certain companies to take measures to prevent and detect acts of corruption or influence peddling.
Apr 21, 2023
Though silent, the bodies of those killed in war still have stories to tell. Customary and statutory international humanitarian law are dedicated to these stories, protecting the rights of the persons who used to inhabit these bodies. Despite the ongoing nature of the war in Ukraine and the dearth of reliable information, some reports set out facts which are likely to implicate these IHL principles both during and after the conflict. In looking to the dead for evidence, and acting to honor their memory, IHL reaffirms their dignity and humanity.
The Global Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Commercial Dispute Resolution in the First Seven Months - Dispute Resolution International (DRI) - October 2020
The analogy brought gendered violence to the fore at a time when 30% of women worldwide have been subject to either physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
By V. Resat Moral, Karaca Kacar, Nur Duygu Bozkurt and Burak Bati. Limitations on distribution of profits due to Covid-19 - Corporate and M&A Law Committee newsletter article, July 2020
Delegates will discuss a first topic of their choice in a roundtable group, and after 30 minutes move to a second table of their choice.
7th Global Entrepreneurship Conference
Jul 16, 2021
Individuals and organisations alike are getting to grips with how the immigration landscape has changed in a post-Brexit era. EEA nationals will now be treated like non-EEA nationals and will require immigration status to live and work in the UK. This article provides answers to some of the questions that organisations may have concerning the changes to immigration status.
Marc Chandler, a widely respected and often quoted currency expert who has been analysing and advising on the global capital markets for more than 30 years, will discuss the following themes in his keynote address:
• the end of the post-covid-19 monetary tightening cycle;
• the outlook for the US dollar and de-dollarisation;
• global risks/fragmentation;
• geopolitics; and
• challenges to development.
IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
Every 20 minutes the tables will rotate, so you will be able to discuss at least 3 topics of your interest and meet at least 30 new M&A lawyers from around the world.
Table topics:
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IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The impacts of Covid-19 on access to private healthcare in Brazil
Nov 24, 2021
The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) is one of the most ambitious and progressive trade agreements concluded in recent years. Proper implementation is key to its success, however. One notable obstacle to the agreement is the fragmented trade and regulatory landscape against which it has been negotiated. Member states of AfCFTA are party to a plethora of regional trade agreements and economic communities with differing approaches and degrees of integration, which creates a risk of inconsistency, increased compliance costs and inefficiencies for member states and businesses alike. This article explores how Article 19 of AfCFTA tackles this fragmentation by providing a mechanism for harmonisation while preserving higher levels of regional integration
Every 20 minutes you will rotate to another table, giving you the opportunity to discuss at least 3 topics of your interest and meet at least 30 new M&A lawyers from around the world.
Table topics
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IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Jul 18, 2022
We are glad to share with you the IBA Mediation Committee’s firstt of the two biannual bulletins in 2022 and we hope that you will enjoy reading the contributions.
Delegates will discuss a first topic of their choice in a roundtable group, and after 30 minutes move to a second table of their choice.
7th Global Entrepreneurship Conference
Let’s face it: challenges of face recognition technology in Latin America.
Mar 27, 2024
An article on proposed amendments to Switzerland’s anti-money laundering and sanctions framework by Matthias Gstoehl and Benoit Mauron.
RusChemAlliance [2024] UKSC 30). During the motion the panellists will discuss these recent developments and their actual and potential impact on arbitral proceedings seated in England.
IBA Arb40 Symposium - The continuous pursuit of legitimisation and optimisation of international arbitration
Sep 25, 2024
On 5 June 2024, the General Court ruled on a long-running trademark dispute between Supermac (Holdings) Ltd (‘Supermac’) and McDonald’s International Property Company, Ltd concerning a trademark registration for what may be considered the latter’s most famous menu item, the Big Mac. Supermac’s success in the case provides a salient reminder to rights holders that, even for marks as established and well known as ‘BIG MAC’, they face partial or even full revocation of their registered rights if they cannot provide sufficient evidence of use of the mark across all goods and services for which they are registered.
Karim is a barrister and King's Counsel with more than 30 years of professional experience as an international criminal law and human rights lawyer.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
The outbreak of the coronavirus’ has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. The Federal Republic of Germany has adopted a series of drastic measures aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19. These measures are currently being eased gradually as the number of infections declines. This article provides an overview of past and current legislative healthcare measures, which are of particular importance for inpatient care providers.
The match(es) will be played on Thursday 2 November between 4 and 6 pm (a coach will leave the Conference centre at 3:30). The cost will be confirmed and is payable at the IBA registration desk at the conference.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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