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May 25, 2023
The government-imposed lockdowns and restrictions necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, together with the changes in consumer behaviour that the virus triggered, had a radical impact on the turnover of many businesses. Those businesses often looked to their business interruption insurance to recoup their losses. In relation to such insurance claims, the United Kingdom regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in cooperation with leading insurers, launched a test case with a view to resolving some of the fundamental coverage issues arising on a selection of common market wordings. The decision in the FCA test case of course left several issues unanswered, particularly in relation to the assessment of quantum. Three recent cases have attempted to address these issues. They were brought by Stonegate (a pub chain), Greggs (a bakery chain) and Various Eateries (a group of restaurants).
Ten years since Leghari v Pakistan: the state of play in international climate litigation
IBA Global Insight June/July 2017 - Following the recent summit between American President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, Global Insight considers the reversal on protectionism and free trade, assessing the potential for a major trade war between the two global superpowers.
The last few years have seen a recalibration of shareholder primacy and stakeholder priorities. Despite these headwinds, some companies have demonstrated resilience and remained committed to a sustainable corporate purpose, including prioritising stakeholder engagement where it contributes to preventing harm to people and planet as well to the company. This panel will examine the current debate in various jurisdictions, including how some companies have operationalised their corporate purpose through capital allocation and long-horizon strategic decisions. It will also explore where new laws are requiring companies to manage risks to people and planet as well as the legal ways that these businesses have reinforced their mission even where legislation is not requiring them to. This includes through the use of dual-class or trust-based control, shareholder agreements or stakeholder charters, certification frameworks such as B Corp and embedding into legal contracts commitments to core international business and human rights standards as part of their risk management strategies. The panel will consider how alliance-building, including through co-investment vehicles, mission-driven joint ventures or procurement ecosystems, could allow businesses to amplify their impact and to meet their commitments to international standards.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
By Kateryna Gupalo and Kateryna Shapran. The year 2019 saw a prodigious amount of legislation amendments in Ukraine, particularly relating to combating corruption. The changes have affected the Criminal and the Criminal Procedure Codes as well as other anti-corruption regulations. New anti-corruption bodies including the High Anti-Corruption Court and the State Bureau of Investigation have also come into operation. Ukraine therefore continues to develop and implement its anti-corruption reforms.
In this session we will debate the topic of platform v sovereign states, and dissecting who is in control in relation to communications infrastructure.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Jun 07, 2022
Football 256 purported to carry out an awards ceremony via their social media channels – ‘Football 256 Best of the Season Awards’ – for the recently concluded 2020-2021 StarTimes Uganda Premier League. In response, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) threatened legal action against Football 256, the football clubs, club officials and players.
Mar 10, 2021
The UK Supreme Court’s much-anticipated judgment in Halliburton Company (Appellant) v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd) (Respondent) [2020] UKSC 48 (on appeal from [2018] EWCA Civ 817) opens with the recognition of an axiom which goes to the heart of justice: “‘it is axiomatic that a judge or an arbitrator must be impartial; he or she must not be biased in favour of or against any party in a litigation or reference.
During the UNCITRAL Working Group V session in December 2020, a colloquium was held to consider whether UNCITRAL should be advised to undertake future work on applicable law (choice of law) in cross-border insolvency proceedings.
Increasingly more protectionist policies are adopted across the globe which affects business ability to make deals (new FDI and FSR regimes, etc.) and to access markets (IMEC v. BRI, security restrictions for hardwares sales, etc.).
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Oct 08, 2025
The High Court in England and Wales has recently examined the use of generative artificial intelligence tools by lawyers in litigation. Two cases were referred to the High Court after it became apparent that false citations appeared in legal documents that were being relied upon by lawyers. Intentionally submitting false material in court proceedings, with the knowledge that the information is false, will amount to contempt of court. This could attract a prison sentence of up to two years. The harshness of the punishment is for good reason: deliberate interference with the administration of justice is a serious act that undermines public confidence in the legal process.
We will discuss the ethical issues for lawyers around non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and other potentially predatory litigation.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Protecting legitimate interests or perverting the course of justice?
• When, where and in what form are NDAs acceptable?
• What types of clauses are unacceptable?
• What are the ethical obligations for lawyers drafting NDAs and advising clients?
• NDAs from the perspective of one client/litigant, Zelda Perkins, who said of hers ‘It is morally lacking on every level’.
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
• Are suggestions that lawyers are facilitating frivolous litigation aimed at silencing criticism greatly exaggerated?
• How do SLAPPs align with our obligations as lawyers to promote the protection of the fundamental right of freedom of expression?
• Are we, as lawyers taking our professional and ethical obligations seriously?
• Is there a risk that legitimate claims are being branded as SLAPPs?
• What are our obligations to interrogate clients’ instructions and advise them on the risks?
2nd IBA Global Professional Ethics Symposium
Initially limited to consumers’ claims, since 1 June 2018 Belgium’s class action legislation has been extended to SMEs which can now also file class action lawsuits against large companies.
‘What to know’ – negotiating cross-border commercial contracts and sales and distribution arrangements
Aug 28, 2023
This article discusses a defamation lawsuit around an initiative to equip educators with resources to teach students about sexual orientation and gender identity in the jurisdiction of Canada.
Post-Covid-19 shopping centres and malls are packed with people. Despite many economic challenges, the retail industry seems to be entering a new renaissance area. This panel will discuss current trends and developments and give insight into how shopping centres adapted to customer needs and expectations.
14th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Aug 12, 2021
This article provides a case summary of a recent CJEU decision on a dispute between Irish music performers, the collective management organisation and the Irish music producers’ organisation. The decision clarifies the extent of the right of performers to equitable remuneration with producers under Article 8(2) of Directive 2006/115/EC and its applicability to non-EEA performers.
What are the client diversity expectations and how can we satisfy them?
This session will also address what actions are the best practices at various law firms to satisfy such client expectations in general, particularly in the finance sector.
38th IBA International Financial Law Conference
Feb 10, 2026
This article analyses the Ninth Circuit’s July 31 2025 decision in Epic v Google and the Ninth Circuit’s willingness to bless forward-looking remedies in the regulation of Big Tech.
Consumer claims are becoming more prevalent. Access to justice and the growing recognition of consumer rights are one factor behind this. At the same time governments in many countries are trying to stimulate growth through encouraging enterprise and innovation. Producers can be caught between balancing these competing risks and opportunities. Are we achieving an appropriate balance of risk as between consumers and producers? Should producers accept greater risk of product claims? How will that impact innovation? Is it becoming easier for consumers to bring and prove their claims? European Union (EU) moves in this area include a change of approach to presumptions of defect and a shift in the evidential burden for consumers. Is this fair? This session will take a cross-jurisdictional perspective on these questions, looking at the status quo and what is on the horizon for consumer product liability claims across the globe.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Dec 15, 2021
This article looks at a few considerations and concerns that arise in the interplay between, on the one hand, privacy and data protection, and on the other, the protection of public health, the employer’s right to control and its duty of safety.
General counsels from Latin American companies will revert on the possible impact in the region of foreign or domestic investments, particularly from mergers and acquisitions made these past years and the near future. We will review investments derived from M&A from Asia and among the American regions. We will discuss the impact on Latin American economies, possible dos and don’ts, and specific case studies.
Mergers and acquisitions in Latin America
Jul 06, 2021
Whether or not a contractor or sub-contractor has complied with a contractual claim notification provision is often a highly contested issue in construction disputes given its potential to be determinative of the parties’ claims. The Hong Kong Court of Appeal’s recent judgment in Maeda Corp v Bauer Hong Kong, which adopts arguably the strictest approach to claim notification provisions among common law jurisdictions, should therefore be of interest to contractors and sub-contractors operating under Hong Kong law and other common law governed construction contracts. This article provides an overview of the dispute before considering its practical implications for contractual drafting and the performance of construction contracts.
Achieving a good corporate governance is a major issue for closely-held companies. Although there is no one formula and the ultimate governance structure depends on the company’s unique circumstances, there are common driving forces and challenges, especially in what concerns family-run businesses. We will have the opportunity to share experiences, views and best practices of our speakers with the participants, with emphasis on crucial topics such as professional managerial structures, ideal succession planning and suitable mechanisms to align shareholders’ interests.
8th Global Entrepreneurship Conference
Apr 04, 2024
With an increasing number of litigants seeking their day in court, securing an effective, fair and fast resolution to disputes has never been more challenging. The decision of the Court of Appeal in England and Wales, in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil, confirms the integral role ADR and mediation play in effectively resolving disputes for parties. In showing positive treatment towards ADR and overturning Halsey, the Court has both encouraged parties to think strategically when approaching complex dispute resolution and also supported parties seeking to resolve disputes in a cost effective and fair manner.
The proliferation of online sales and e-marketplaces has expanded the direct-to-consumer market capabilities for manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers and third-party sellers. This expanded online sales capability also includes sales of products direct to consumers across national boundaries. In this new world, alternative dispute resolution of consumer disputes may be mandated by the underlying contract or other relationship between the consumer and the seller. In this session, we delve deep on the key issues that arise in handling consumer product disputes through mandatory and non-mandatory alternative dispute resolution regimes around the world.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Apr 19, 2021
In Halliburton v Chubb,1 the UK Supreme Court has handed down a keenly awaited judgment, clarifying the circumstances where an arbitrator must disclose their appointment in separate arbitrations involving overlapping subject matter and a common party.
Over 640 million Africans have no access to energy, this is an electricity access rate of just over 40%, the lowest in the world. Per capita consumption of energy in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) is 180 kWh, compared to 13,000 kWh in the United States and 6,500 kWh in Europe. 418 million people have no clean drinking water and around 1 billion no cooking fuels. Africa accounts for 17% of the world’s population yet only 5.9% of the world’s energy supply. Africa produces only around 4% of the world’s GHG emissions. Access to energy is fundamental for health, education and to create jobs and economic opportunities. Within transition and carbon reduction objectives, Africa argues that one solution does not fit all and for the right to use its fossil fuels, gas in particular. What will be the future of the region least responsible for global warming and at the same time, the most vulnerable and least developed?
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Mar 10, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is a global organisation, based in the UK, which trains, certifies and regulates arbitration practitioners. Like several other international arbitration bodies, CIArb was granted permission to intervene in the Supreme Court case of Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance.
This panel brings together general counsel and senior lawyers to share how they are using their positions to shape the next generation of legal leaders. Panellists will reflect on their own journeys, the role models who shaped them and how they now model leadership for others and discuss practical strategies for sponsorship, succession planning and cultivating diverse pipelines within their organisations and beyond. This session will offer honest reflections on setbacks, pivots and the realities of balancing ambition with authenticity.
11th World Women Lawyers' Conference
The final judgment in a line of authority described as the most important for the international arbitration community in a decade was handed down on 27 November 2020 by the UK Supreme Court ([2020] UKSC 48).
The Court found that arbitrators have a duty to disclose appointments in overlapping arbitrations, that the arbitrator in the relevant arbitration breached this duty, and that an appearance of bias might well have existed at a point in time.
A number of governments have pivoted quickly to incorporate the latest technology into their immigration processes and systems. But is this technology, including facial recognition software and AI algorithms, reliable and does it create unfair outcomes? What does it mean for individual rights?
10th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
Oct 29, 2025
Guatemala’s framework for enforcing foreign judicial and arbitration awards has remained largely unchanged since the 20th century, emphasising reciprocity, public policy limits, and a strict bar on enforcing judgments issued in absentia or involving in rem actions. While foreign court judgments face significant enforcement barriers, Guatemala strongly supports arbitration (being a party to the New York and Inter-American Conventions and adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law), making arbitration a reliable option for resolving cross-border disputes.
This session will look at managing disputes and cultural integration after the deal is signed.
Mergers and acquisitions in Latin America — building bridges through business: rethinking M&A in the Americas
Oct 29, 2025
This case is an example of borrowers seeking to imply duties of good faith and rationality into banking contracts. It is one of a number of recent cases which have considered contractual discretion in the context of financial services.
Exploring alternative dispute resolution mechanisms – latest updates
Oct 08, 2025
The Supreme Court determined that section 213 of the UK’s Insolvency Act 1986 is to be construed in such a way as to include third parties, while restored companies bear an evidentiary burden of proof in limitation disputes. The interpretation of the term ‘outsider’, as applied by the Supreme Court, has nuanced implications for the legal nexus between third parties and fraudulent corporate conduct. The judgment of the Supreme Court builds on earlier jurisprudence, but refines ‘outsiders’ such as brokers, financial intermediaries and advisers who are now to be considered in civil fraud cases.
- Collaboration and licensing structures as financing tools
- The new frontiers of telemedicine
- Cross-border investment constraints affecting financings and exits (CFIUS risk, sensitive health/genomic data, and closing conditions)
- Cooperations between and vertical integration of pharma/medtech and hospitals/clinics/pharmacies
- GLP‑1s: are legal frameworks keeping pace with the weight‑loss revolution?
- Resolving international patent licensing disputes by arbitration – recurring issues and new developments
- Liability and accountability in open science research
- The future of supplementary protection: are SPCs still fit for purpose?
- Advertising, labelling and influencer promotion of medicinal products
- Combination products (drug-device) regulation
- Causes and consequences of ‘medical device and drugs lag’
- Legal challenges for novel foods across the globe
- When pharmaceutical patent enforcement leads to damages – for either side
- Pricing of medicines: an international perspective
- Ethical and legal challenges of human genome editing
- AI and data rights in life sciences/healthtech deals
12th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
Jul 01, 2022
This article, by former Judge President of South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court, Dennis Davis, examines the decision of South Africa’s Constitutional Court in the Mediclinic case, which concerned a proposed merger in the private healthcare sector involving hospitals in relatively small towns. The Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the majority of the Competition Appeal Court, which found that because medical care in Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp did not fall within the same local market, the merger did not give rise to the problem of a substantial lessening of competition in the local market. The article concludes that whilst the Constitutional Court’s emphasis on the role that the Constitution must play in the interpretation of provisions of the Competition Act is to be applauded, and this case will doubtless influence the interpretation of the Competition Act in future litigation, the right to healthcare in section 27 of the Constitution is not a jurisprudential war cry, and its application must still depend on the facts of the case. The decision may invite the Competition Commission to invoke the Constitution, almost without fetter, and reduce the Competition Appeal Court’s jurisdiction considerably so as to render the Competition Commission far less accountable than should be the case in a dispensation based on the rule of law.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping the private clients practice, transforming how advisors work, make decisions, and interact with their clients. While AI offers significant opportunities for greater efficiency, deeper insights, and innovative services, it also raises important legal, ethical, and practical questions. In this round-table discussion, we will explore whether AI should be viewed as a trusted ally or a potential challenge in the private clients practice, and how professionals can navigate the opportunities and risks ahead (generated by ChatGPT).
31st Annual International Private Client Tax Conference: private wealth seeking shelter and opportunity alike
In its recent decision in the case of Eiser Infrastructure Limited and Energia Solar Luxemburg S.à r.l. v Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No ARB/13/36), an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ad hoc committee annulled the underlying award in its entirety, considering that the claimants’ appointed arbitrator had a conflict of interest.
This interactive session will begin with a panel exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and European startups, and particularly how to navigate innovation and regulation. Following this, delegates will participate in roundtable sessions on AI's impact on various sectors, practical applications, industry-specific opportunities, and ethical and regulatory challenges.
The role and impact of artificial intelligence – panel discussion
Moderator
Gianluca Maruzzella Co-founder and CEO, indigo.ai, Milan
Speakers
Pedro Gonçalves VP of Legal and Compliance, Unbabel, Lisbon
Cristina Fonseca General Partner, Indico, Lisbon
Roundtable discussions
Co-chairs
Manuel Santos Vitor Abreu Advogados, Lisbon; Vice Chair, Mental Wellbeing Group, IBA European Regional Forum
Tomás Pessanha Garrigues, Lisbon
- AI in healthcare: innovation with care
Moderators
Joana Feijó Business Development Director, Health Cluster Portugal, Lisbon
Pedro Vidigal Monteiro TELLES, Lisbon
- Scaling AI startups across borders: legal barriers and strategic considerations
Moderators
Paulo Bandeira SRS Advogados, Lisbon
Cristina Fonseca General Partner, Indico, Lisbon
Rita Sobral Cooley, London
- AI in healthcare: innovation with care
Moderators
José Paulo Carvalho Founder and CEO, Hope Care, Lisbon
Vasco De Azevedo Cuatrecasas, Lisbon
- What investors look for in AI startups: legal risk and compliance readiness
Moderators
Gil Azevedo Executive Director, Unicorn Factory, Lisbon
Mafalda Carvalho CCSL, Lisbon
- Smarter finance: AI in Fintech
Moderators
Afonso Fuzeta Eça Executive Board Member, Banco BPI, Lisbon
Inês Palma Ramalho Perez-Llorca, Lisbon
- Smarter finance: AI in Fintech
Moderators
André Abrantes PLMJ, Lisbon
Bernardo Sousa D’Alte General Manager, Data4Deals
- From start-up to global healthtech: success factors and pitfalls
Moderators
Magda Cocco Vieira de Almeida & Associados, Lisbon; Treasurer, IBA Communications Law Committee
Catarina Gracias Associate AI PM, Sword Health, Lisbon
- Intelligent industry: AI’s role in the future of manufacturing
Moderators
Bernardo Cunha Head of Strategy and Product Marketing, Samsung, Lisbon
Manuel Liberal Jerónimo Garrigues, Lisbon
- The AI-driven law firm: efficiency, ethics, and change management
Moderators
Pedro Gonçalves VP of Legal and Compliance, Unbabel, Lisbon
Hugo Teixeira Abreu Advogados, Lisbon
- The AI-driven law firm: efficiency, ethics, and change management/
Moderator
Isabel Carneiro Kahlen Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares da Silva, Lisbon
Jorge Mattamouros Founder and CEO, EQUALL, New York
- Personalised learning: AI in the classroom
Moderators
Rita Serra Leader in AI and Education, Microsoft, Lisbon
Tiago Valente de Oliveira CMS, Lisbon
- What investors look for in AI startups: legal risk and compliance readiness
Moderator
Domingos Cruz CCA, Lisbon
Ricardo Jacinto Partner, Shilling VC, Lisbon
8th Annual IBA European Start-up Conference
By Ally Bolour. Queer equality, though a global goal, is a journey best travelled locally. The United States remains a leader in this march, yet our community experiences multiple and often daily challenges in our attempt to reach our destination. The separation of state and church is enshrined in the US Constitution, yet too often, we witness courts and governments apply exceptions to this supreme law of the land. We must remain vigilant and vocal as we march forward to true equality.
Our hot topics roundtables are designed to be interactive - we host a series of tables where we discuss ‘late breaking’ topics in the areas of international sales, trade, franchising and product law and the topics are selected to be of current interest and likely to stimulate discussion and debate. Moderators at each table introduce and briefly discuss the table topic and then participants weigh in with their views. You have the opportunity to discuss three topics. We have scheduled turnover times when the participants change tables to move to the next topic of their choice. By participating in the table discussions, you gain a greater insight into these areas and the other participants and table moderators benefit from your comments. In a final wrap-up afterwards for all participants the moderators share the highlights of their tables. The session provides you with a great opportunity to meet many other lawyers and discuss topics of mutual interest with them. Many times at our session, participants meet lawyers from other countries who they keep in touch with for years to come. Every year our table moderators comment that they ‘learnt as much or more’ from the table participants as they themselves conveyed.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Mar 04, 2022
Given the importance of the Model Law and the New York Convention in the world of arbitration, any guidance from a top level court on how Article 34 should function may be of interest to a world-wide audience.
10th World Women Lawyers' Conference: Driving Change
Mar 15, 2020
By Samar Abbas. Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (Formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd)
Hot topics roundtables
- Recent developments in AI and M&A
- The EU Commission's Omnibus Directive (digital package on simplification)
- Negotiating with angel investors
- New business models for data sharing under the Data Act
- Recent developments in FDI regulation around the world
- Navigating ownership, liability and value in the age of generative AI
- Crafting optimal earn-out and milestone payment provisions
- Unlocking value (and avoiding traps) in SaaS, cloud and open-source contracts
- Non-competes and non-solicits in tech deals
- Patent management in M&A transactions
- Recent developments in R&W insurance for tech deals
- Recent developments in China's data protection and cybersecurity
- Navigating complexities in tech carve-outs and asset deals
- Cyber resilience and incident response in M&A transactions
- Negotiating successful exits: IPOs, drags/tags and rights of first refusal
- Regulating AI
- Addressing working capital: closing accounts vs locked boxes
- AI-driven due diligence tools: promise and pitfalls
- Due diligence and disclosure expectations in tech M&A deals
- Legal and regulatory challenges in quantum computing companies
Hot topics roundtables
Topic one – Recent developments in AI and M&A
Moderators
Elizabeth Kreuzer Hengeler, Munich
Francisco Morales Barron Vinson & Elkins, New York
Larry Naughton Mintz, Boston
Topic two – The EU Commission's Omnibus Directive (digital package on simplification)
Moderators
Daniela de Pasquale Ughi e Nunziante, Milan; Vice Chair, IBA Technology Law Committee
Johan Hubner Delphi, Stockholm; Vice Chair, IBA Technology Law Committee
Martin Schirmbacker HÄRTING Rechtsanwälte, Berlin; Member, IBA Technology Law Committee Advisory Board
Topic three – Negotiating with angel investors
Moderators
Adhunika Premkumar Trilegal, Bangalore, Karnataka
Jerome Vermeylen Altius, Brussels
Topic four – New business models for data sharing under the Data Act
Moderators
Elisa Henry WSP, The Hague; Senior Vice Chair, IBA Technology Law Committee
Erik Valgaeren Stibbe, Brussels
Topic five – Recent developments in FDI regulation around the world
Moderators
Ileana Glodeanu Wolf Theiss, Bucharest
Olivia Lê Horovitz Rimon, Paris
Karine Montagut Norton Rose, Paris
Topic six – Navigating ownership, liability and value in the age of generative AI
Moderators
Raphael Dana Dana, Paris
Barbara Sartoria CBA, Milan
Aarthi Sivanandh AZB, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Topic seven – Crafting optimal earn-out and milestone payment provisions
Moderators
Yuki Oi Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo; Young Lawyers' Committee Liaison Officer, IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Topic eight – Unlocking value (and avoiding traps) in SaaS, cloud and open-source contracts
Moderators
Norman Heckh Ramón y Cajal, Madrid; Vice Chair, IBA Outsourcing and Managed Services Subcommittee
Paulina Silva Bitlaw, Santiago; Vice Chair, IBA Technology Law Committee
Topic nine – Non-competes and non-solicits in tech deals
Moderators
Rabindra Jhunjhunwala Kaithan, Mumbai; Membership Officer, IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Koraphot Jirachocksubsin Chandler Mori Hamada, Bangkok
Henrik Laursen Plesner, Copenhagen
Topic ten – Recent developments in R&W insurance for tech deals
Moderators
Rita Sobral Cooley, London
Stephen Tallon McCann FitzGerald, London
Topic eleven – Recent developments in China's data protection and cybersecurity
Moderators
Carol Sun JunHe, Beijing; Scholarship Officer, IBA Criminal Law Committee
Topic twelve – Navigating complexities in tech carve-outs and asset deals
Moderators
Nicoletta Kouvara Aptus Legal/Nicoletta Kouvara & Partners LLC, Nicosia
Topic thirteen – Cyber resilience and incident response in M&A transactions
Moderators
Joacim Johannesson Setterwalls, Stockholm
Christian Kunz Baer & Karrer, Zurich; Vice Chair, IBA Cybersecurity subcommmittee
Topic fourteen – Negotiating successful exits: IPOs, drags/tags and rights of first refusal
Moderators
Darran Nangle A&L Goodbody, Dublin
Topic fifteen – Regulating AI
Moderators
Roland Mathys Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich; Co-Chair, IBA Technology Law Committee
Elisabeth Vestin Snellman, Stockholm; Scholarship Officer, IBA Technology Law Committee
Topic sixteen – Addressing working capital: closing accounts vs locked boxes
Moderators
Jakub Lerner Wardynski, Warsaw
Gisèle Rosselle Strelia, Brussels; Member, IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee Advisory Board
Topic seventeen – AI-driven due diligence tools: promise and pitfalls
Moderators
Rick Liu Harvey, New York
Michel Jaccard id est, Lausanne
Topic eighteen – Due diligence and disclosure expectations in tech M&A deals
Moderators
Matthew Kittay Fox Rothschild, New York
Katharina Prasuhn Heuking, Munich
Alexander Zharskiy Alrud, Moscow; Conference Coordinator Europe, IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Topic nineteen – Legal and regulatory challenges in quantum computing companies
Moderators
Andy Ramos Pérez-Llorca, Madrid
Sajai Singh J. Sagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka; LPD Council Member
9th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference
The use of alternative dispute resolution in labour matters was a rarity in Zimbabwe until the country introduced a new statutory instrument under the Labour Act. The new statutory provisions introduced a raft of measures into the law and brought about changes to the usual procedure.
RuleOfLawPlease join us as we confer the IBA Rule of Law Forum and LexisNexis Lifetime Achievement Award to one of the most important legal figures of our century, Benjamin Ferencz.
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. In light of the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, many have asked whether the world is living through a second Nuremberg moment.
This session provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to ask one of last living witnesses of that crucial time in history his views about the implications of the current moment for the international legal order, and where we should go from here.
Please note that the awardee will join via zoom.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Apr 14, 2026
This article examines the evidentiary status of AI-generated material in disputes, primarily in litigation. The analysis is grounded in Indian law and contemporary judicial practice, with comparative references to other jurisdictions. It analyses key concerns around admissibility, reliability, and procedural fairness, particularly in light of the opacity, inconsistency, and potential fabrication inherent in AI outputs. While Indian courts have cautiously engaged with AI as a tool for preliminary research, they remain reluctant to treat it as substantive evidence. The article argues that any future acceptance of AI-generated evidence must be anchored in clear disclosure, verifiable methodology, and human oversight to preserve the integrity of judicial processes.
For our opening session Christina Kunkel, a professional automotive industry and mobility industry reporter for the Süddeutsche Zeitung, will investigate the current situation, major challenges, and emerging trends in the industry from two very different perspectives.
- What is the European Commission's plan for the industry and the difficulties it is facing?
- How will GenAI impact the sector?
- Will the industry be able to realize its potential?
These and more questions will engage our audience in the topics of the day.
5th European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference
Jul 21, 2025
This article discusses the recent UK Supreme Court judgment in El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC. This was a case in which the appellants sought to restrict the scope of section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (a provision to protect creditors from transactions at an undervalue for the purposes of prejudicing creditors) by seeking a finding that it did not apply when a debtor caused their company to dispose of company assets. After providing some historical context, this article briefly summarises the reasoning of the Supreme Court before discussing some of the implications.
Please join us in one of 3 discussion corners to consider how else a fraud lawyer might land a punch.
3 questions, 3 answers, 3 experts.
a. Joana Rego - Tips on encouraging witnesses to cooperate – what works and what doesn’t?
b. Investigative methodology including E-Discovery trends and AI – Alejandro Gomez Igbo FRA
c. Jonathan Benton – crypto and tracing – I-sanctuary
3rd Annual IBA Asset Recovery Conference
Jan 19, 2024
In the recent case of Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC [2023] UKSC 25 in England, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Quincecare duty of care does not extend to circumstances where a customer gives explicit instructions to a bank to make a payment. This article considers the Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC case in more detail, revisiting the Quincecare duty of care owed by banks and the position at law going forward, including as a result of changes to laws and guidelines that have arisen in light of the facts in this case to address advance push payment fraud. It looks at key considerations for business customers and banks to ensure that they take proactive measures to align themselves with the evolving legal landscape.
Latest regulatory developments in product liability and discussion on how these changes can affect the insurance product liability market.
IBA Insurance Conference 2024: AI in insurance and other global insights
Apr 28, 2023
A recent ruling of the United States District Court in Sarcuni v bZx DAO, No 22-cv-0618 (S.D. Cal. March 27, 2023), has raised more than an eyebrow amongst many in the decentralised finance community who, until now, largely believed that decentralised autonomous organisations (DAO), and those that sit behind them, were outside of the traditional legal system and as such, not exposed to corresponding liabilities.
Whether confronting new technologies and asset classes or piecing together the facts in an old-fashioned fraud, asset recovery experts must keep abreast of the latest hot topics, tools and tricks of the trade in this ever-evolving area of practice. This session will bring together a diverse group of practitioners from Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss the latest hot topics relating to asset recovery in 2024 and beyond.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
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