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Mar 31, 2026
Our cover feature (‘The UN, the international order and the “Board of Peace”’) makes clear, the essential role of the UN and its continued importance must be acknowledged.
Dec 04, 2025
In this edition of Global Insight, we bring together a selection of highlights from the IBA’s Annual Conference in Toronto.
Information regarding the set-up and running of sessions at the 2026 IBA Annual Conference in Copenhagen.
Please apply for your visa as soon as possible.
In this annual panel, speakers will explore third country removals of refugees and their implications for individual human rights and international law standards. Experts will share their strategies under national and international law and explore trends across the world.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
IBA Legal Projects covering the Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) and Bar Issues Commission (BIC) Projects Business Plan 2024-2026
Information regarding sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 IBA Annual Conference in Copenhagen.
Law Firm Management Committee Latin America Conference - Building the law firm of the future
Apr 14, 2026
Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of the IBA Litigation Committee Newsletter, entitled: ‘The future of evidence: cross-border evidence gathering and discovery, AI-based evidence review, digital traces and procedural fairness’.
Client KYC: anti-money laundering regimes and outlook for 2026
Mar 30, 2026
The International Bar Association (IBA) is now receiving nominations for its 2026 IBA Pro Bono Award. The Award will be presented to the winner at a dedicated ceremony during this year’s IBA Annual Conference
When considering the recent US election and how it will impact trade in the region, in this session we will discuss the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Mar 30, 2026
The International Bar Association (IBA) is now receiving nominations for its 2026 IBA Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights. The Award will be presented to the winner at a dedicated ceremony during this year’s IBA Annual Conference
Building the Law Firm of the Future
This session will assess the current status of the 2026 USMCA review process, which began on 17 September 2025 with the publication by USTR and the Mexican Ministry of Economy of the call for the 60-day “public comment” phase of the review.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
What you'll master in this exclusive session:
- The hidden psychology of high-stakes networking;
- Instant rapport-building techniques used by top rainmakers;
- Foolproof strategies for introverts that actually work;
- The art of turning casual contacts into powerful allies and referral partners; and
- Advanced hybrid networking tactics for 2026.
* New Content * * New Strategies *
Perfect for both IBA veterans and newcomers who are serious about exponential practice growth.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
- Governance
- Culture
- Global mobility
- DEI
- Incentives
- Non-financial misconduct
35th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
- Top-of-mind enforcement themes for asset managers
- Are regulatory practices stifling or facilitating innovation?
- Is “regulation by enforcement” converging or diverging across markets?
- Investigations in practice: from inquiry to resolution
35th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
Mar 30, 2026
The International Bar Association (IBA) is now receiving nominations for its 2026 IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. The Award will be presented to the winner at a dedicated ceremony during this year’s IBA Annual Conference
This keynote, led by the Co-Chair of the Conference and of the Committee, Deirdre O’Mahony, highlights current enforcement shifts, priorities emerging from geopolitical fragmentation, and new cooperative mechanisms between regulators and global financial centers.
22nd Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference : The Role of the Global Financial System in the Fight Against Corruption
This session aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the pivotal events and trends in shareholder activism over the upcoming year while offering insights into anticipated developments for the upcoming year.
The panel will discuss:
- a review of the most notable activist campaigns from 2025, highlighting their impact on corporate strategies and shareholder value;
- regulatory developments which have the potential to influence the direction of activist campaigns;
- the trend of global activist campaigns including the increased role of US activist investors in European markets
10th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
Apr 27, 2026
This article gives an oversight into the IBA European Regional Forum officers’ and advisory board members’ retreat, as well as the council members’ retreat in Turin. Set in a historical backdrop which has been transformed into a city of sustainability, the meeting produced a productive environment for attendees, as well as a space to network and socialise.
The discussion will focus on how the markets have adapted to these challenges, the shifting focus of private equity funds in Asian markets, newfound opportunities and projected developments for 2026.
Asia Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions Conference
Feb 27, 2026
A note from the Editors of the IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee, Sarah Gahlen and María Belén Espiñeira
This panel will discuss the impact of the change of leadership in the United States, Canada and Mexico, on the review of the North American’s free trade agreement (the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement), scheduled in 2026. The previous revision introduced ground breaking changes, including the thorough supervision of labour standards at a company level.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Apr 27, 2026
The European Regional Forum D&I Working Party is one of the Forum’s five working groups and serves as a platform for exchanging views, sharing practical experience and discussing developments in diversity and inclusion. This article sets out the group’s 2025 in review, with regular monthly meetings and discussions which look forward to the year ahead.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Mar 31, 2026
In 2026, US employment immigration has shifted from a predictable system to a high-cost, merit-based framework. Key changes include a $100,000 ‘entry fee’ for overseas H-1Bs, a wage-weighted lottery and intensified vetting. These barriers are transforming global mobility into a strategic capital expenditure. Consequently, multinational corporations are pivoting toward distributed models, moving roles to satellite hubs in Canada and Mexico to avoid prohibitive costs and administrative delays. This ‘pay-to-play’ environment is pricing out mid-sized firms, creating a specialised labour vacuum and redefining immigration as a boardroom-level geopolitical strategy.
Feb 27, 2026
A note from the Co-Chairs of the IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee, Patrick Holloway and Marco Remiorz.
Announcement: Legal Practice Division General Meeting Agenda, Thursday 08 October 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark.
In accordance with the Legal Practice Division (LPD) By-Laws, Article 7.3 this serves as notice of the LPD General Meeting that will take place on Thursday 8 October at the time of the IBA 2026 Annual Conference in Copenhagen.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Feb 24, 2026
Saranya Mishra, the Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee’s Publication and Newsletter Officer, reflects on the rapidly changing structures and technologies that lawyers are beginning to navigate within their profession. She highlights the Committee’s recently published articles which analyse the changes and challenges in this sector and how legal professionals can approach them in their day to day lives.
Our previous Annual Conference delegates discuss why they attend the IBA Annual Conference and its benefits.
A year on from the UNDP Sevilla Initiative for Accountable Service Providers, the debate around ‘professional enablers’ has moved on and intensified. Given the June 2026 World Bank/UN StAR report on professional enablers, the UK’s Illicit Finance Summit held in London in June 2026, in addition to ongoing work led by United Nations Development Programme, expectations on lawyers and accountants remain in focus.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
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