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Aug 11, 2024
Shaw writes up a report of the ‘Trends in corporate and venture capital to fuel growth of disruptive businesses’ session form the 8th Annual IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference. Shaw provides a helpful breakdown of the panellists’ insights and responses to questions given during the session.
Banks are no longer the only dominant providers of credit. Private funds, insurers, fin-techs, and tech-driven platforms are rapidly expanding their footprint. This panel will analyse the competitive pressures facing incumbents, the opportunities for cooperation with new entrants and the implications for legal structuring, market stability, and regulatory oversight.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Welcome to the Financial Services Law Section online
Here you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your section.
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20th Annual IBA Competition Mid-Year Conference
The Australian Government has recently consulted on draft legislation, the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020 (draft Code). The draft Code requires designated digital platforms, initially only Google and Facebook, to negotiate with Australian media companies on a range of issues, including the question of payment for using a media company’s news content. If the negotiating is unsuccessful, this question of payment may be sent to compulsory arbitra
Join a private walking tour through the historic heart of Vienna, offered in English and organised in small groups. Delegates and their accompanying guests are warmly invited to stroll through Vienna’s elegant streets and squares, discover its imperial landmarks and hidden courtyards, and gain insights into the city’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. A relaxed way to experience the city and connect with fellow participants ahead of the conference.
10th Global Entrepreneurship Conference: Legal Challenges in Closely Held Businesses: Strategies for Success and Sustainability
During recent meetings, Chinese policymakers have been mulling over providing greater support for ‘new infrastructure’. This article will first explain why ‘new infrastructure’ push will bring opportunities for global service providers.
The cannabis products market is quickly growing all over the world: in Europe, North America, Mexico and many other countries.
From production to distribution, what are the new frontiers and opportunities?
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The Regulation of Lawyers Committee provides a global perspective on practical and legal aspects of the growing body of regulation affecting all lawyers (whether individual lawyers, firms, in-house lawyers or those who work for clients) as well as current professional risk management topics and compliance issues affecting lawyers around the world. The Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Expert Subcommittee focuses on anti-money laundering requirements and financial and trade sanctions legislation, regulation and trends as they impacts lawyers. The Committee provide a forum to discuss and consider legislation impacting the practice of law, considering the ever-expanding multi-jurisdictional approach to lawyer regulation.
Nov 20, 2024
A review of Ghana’s role in interoperable payment systems integration in Africa, at the point that the country has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System.
The Banking and Financial Law Committee provides a worldwide forum for banking lawyers and other legal professionals within the banking community to address all sorts of practical and legal issues arising in commercial and regulatory activities in this context. The Committee has held one of the IBA’s most popular and well established events, the International Financial Law Conference, every year since 1984. Below you will find information, updates, news and other resources relevant to your committee.
On 1 January, new financial legislation entered into force in Switzerland, bringing significant changes to the regulatory framework applicable to financial sector participants. In particular, the Federal Financial Services Act and its implementing ordinance impose new obligations on those endeavouring to market financial products and services in Switzerland.
In addition, how does the DMA compare with similar initiatives all around the world – does it entail an advantage or a disadvantage for the EU globally in the digital world? Is this something revolutionary or just a mere repetition of the issues that the telecommunications industry faced in the 1990s? The panel intends to explore all these questions and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation.
32nd Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
The Rule of Law Forum, established in 2007, supports IBA members in advocating for the Rule of Law, as per the 2005 Prague Resolution. Originally the Rule of Law Action Group, the Forum operates within the Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI). Its purpose is to assist members in responding to the IBA Council's call to support the Rule of Law in their communities. The Forum's activities are led by Co-Chairs, with Vice-Chairs assisting them. The Forum does not have formal membership but maintains a circulation list. Liaison members from other IBA committees help integrate Rule of Law into their work.
Nov 06, 2024
This article explores the opportunities and challenges of distributed energy sources, emphasising legal issues and their resolutions. Distributed energy systems are designed to generate electricity close to consumption points, optimising network efficiency and reducing transmission losses. While various primary sources can be utilised, solar energy stands out due to its widespread availability, scalability, and decreasing costs. The article discusses key challenges, including spatial limitations for solar installations and the impact of network transmission requirements on the core principles of distributed generation. It also examines legal and financial obstacles, including expropriation restrictions and financing complexities, offering innovative regulatory and financial solutions.
This session will discuss the state of play under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, with developments covering recent designation decisions and ongoing investigations, gatekeepers' compliance with obligations and an overview of developments around the world.
33rd Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
The GEI, formed in 2010, provides a global approach to legal issues in human resources and human capital for multinationals. GEI collaborates with the Employment, Discrimination and Equality Law Committee and Immigration Law Committee to form the Human Resources Section. GEI members offer expert advice on global HR, discrimination, and immigration issues, enhancing organisations' performance and best practices. Activities include reports, research, commentary on legislation, training, and organising conferences. With leading global labour and employment practitioners, GEI is becoming a leading authority on global HR issues. Membership offers valuable resources and insights.
Sep 30, 2022
The legislation known as the Grandchildren’s Law or the Democratic Memory Law was finally approved in the Spanish Parliament on 14 July 2020 after a long period of waiting. This will allow children and grandchildren of Spaniards to obtain Spanish nationality directly, without the obligation of having to reside in Spain for a minimum period of time.
New technological tools are becoming available for banks and fintechs to exploit ‘big data’, the very large volumes of data that traditional data processing software simply couldn’t handle.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Originally constituted following the introduction of multidisciplinary practices (MDPs), the ANLBS exists today as an event driven forum to explore and stay apprised of the legal, regulatory and technological developments impacting how legal services are provided across the globe. Whether driven by regulatory reforms, market trends or technological changes, the ANLBS is focused on exploring the ever changing ways lawyers provide legal services.
Jul 04, 2022
Financing that takes into account ESG factors has gained prominence over several years and ESG products such as bonds, loans and securitisations have attracted the attention of the market. Yet, the sustainable securitisation market is facing challenges and concerns. Building upon the recent European Banking Authority report, the article offers insight into how to get the most out of the available or upcoming tools as an intermediate step to allow the sustainable securitisation market to develop to its full potential. It also glances through relevant Italian legislation and how it can be positively influenced by recent developments at the EU level.
This panel will examine the issues confronting Bretton Woods institutions (ie, the IMF, World Bank and other related entities) and financial multilateralism in general. The panel will touch upon their historic role and how it may be transformed in an era of adjustment of political priorities and heightened strains in geopolitical relationships.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
The Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee addresses legal issues in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, such as medicine, intellectual property, biotech, bioethics, regulatory matters, and scientific developments. With a dynamic, diverse, and growing membership, the Committee fosters collaboration to tackle industry challenges, such as increased competition and regulatory changes.
We provide a platform for discussion, sharing knowledge, and updating members on key developments. Through conferences, seminars, and global events, the Committee promotes professional growth, enabling members to benefit from advanced practices in well-established jurisdictions while supporting those new to this field.
The Covid-19 pandemic has delivered a shock to the world economy and underlined the importance of bankruptcy law in regulating our relationships if hard times strike. In the author's view, at the larger level, it is even more compellingly clear how we need to understand the legal systems in the world better so as to inform our policy choices for the future.
Crucial distinctions between jurisdictions have yet to be sorted out globally. These distinctions have been in place since at least 1870
ESG issues are also gaining traction in other circles in the legal profession, notably alternative business structures. ESG frameworks evaluate business practices and performance but also measure risks and opportunities. The panel will assess each pillar of ESG (environmental, social, governance), exploring the practices and steps law firms and alternative business structures can adopt and implement to uphold the 2030 UN Sustainability and Development Goals.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The Criminal Law Committee provides a forum for members from various countries and criminal justice systems to meet, exchange views, and monitor developments in criminal law. The Committee focuses on transnational and international issues. The Committee keeps members informed through newsletters and rapporteurs. The member listings, organised by location and practice area, allow for case referrals, cooperation in transnational criminal cases, and the exchange of professional experiences. This platform also offers opportunities for members to assist one another in transnational criminal law matters and share expertise in related cases.
The rise of the gig economy and legal tech are on the cusp of transforming legal services as we know it, yet without a proper regulatory framework, the legal profession might render services that go awry in various jurisdictions. Further, this will have a significant impact on young lawyers’ careers and future lawyers. The “Uberisation” of legal services has also brought with it a proliferation in the number of platforms that cater to the consumers’ needs in the legal industry. Platforms such as Martindale, Goodlawyer, Avvo, Justia, Priori Legal and HireMeLegal, among many more, hope to target a more consumer/lawyer-friendly legal experience by enabling review systems, be it in the form of peers’ or clients’ input.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The IBA Technology Law Committee brings together lawyers addressing the evolving legal challenges of modern technologies. The Committee's mandate covers a wide range of tech-related areas, supported by eight subcommittees: AI and Robotics, Data Law, Technology Disputes, Fintech, Life Sciences, Outsourcing and Managed Services, Platforms, E-commerce & Social Media and Cybersecurity.
Each subcommittee focuses on specific issues, such as intellectual property, data protection, financial regulation, medical technologies, and cybersecurity, helping professionals navigate the complex legal landscape of emerging technologies.
Aug 14, 2025
One of the most critical challenges that companies and lawyers face in addressing business and human rights issues is how to effectively design and implement corporate grievance mechanisms that ensure access to a remedy and the meaningful role lawyers can play in this process. This article aims to share the key lessons learned from the first few years of operation of the Japan Center for Engagement and Remedy on Business and Human Rights’ Engagement and Remedy Platform, with a focus on developing effective corporate grievance mechanisms.
35th Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
The Real Estate Section is a global forum for lawyers interested in real estate law. With the increasing internationalisation of real estate transactions, the Section has evolved to address legal and practical issues in a global context. It provides a platform for lawyers from diverse legal backgrounds to exchange views, collaborate, and participate in conferences. Members are encouraged to engage in annual conferences, special projects, and the Section's newsletter. The Section fosters valuable networking opportunities and continues to prepare impactful conferences on international real estate matters, welcoming contributions and ideas from members worldwide.
Mar 31, 2026
mobility and investment-based residence within a diversified legal structure. Built progressively over decades, this multi-layered architecture is increasingly positioning Panama as a strategic platform for global mobility and regional business operations.
The session will discuss the most recent virtual asset regulations, what they cover and don’t cover, and the challenges faced by enforcement authorities on categorising and regulating emerging financial products.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
The Communications Law Committee is a leading global forum for legal practitioners with specialist expertise or interest in the communications sector. The Committee offers members access to a worldwide network of leading practitioners, in-house counsel and regulators active in digital, communications and media markets. We encourage the sharing of sectoral expertise through regular publication of articles, periodic issues of our technical journal, the annual committee conference hosted jointly with IBA Antitrust Section, and specialised sessions at the IBA Annual Conference.
The scope of the Committee’s work covers network, service and content-related developments across all delivery platforms. This provides members with access to practical global perspectives on the array of technological, commercial and policy issues which confront communications lawyers, their companies and clients.
Feb 17, 2023
Report on the joint session of the Regional Fora, the African Regional Forum, the Arab Regional Forum, the Asia Pacific Regional Forum, the European Regional Forum, the Latin American Regional Forum and the North American Regional Forum at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami
• How to regulate life of civil society in this new age?
• What will be the most efficient way for law and regulation to close the gap and catch-up with the realities of disruptive technologies?
• In light of recent legislation, international developments and the recent COMESA Competition Commission’s ruling on Jumia, is the gig economy already under threat in Africa?
Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference: future-proofing the African legal profession
The North American Regional Forum (NARF) of the IBA unites legal professionals from the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, providing a platform for collaboration on key business law issues like corporate, finance, trade, and litigation. NARF addresses regional concerns, including NAFTA, foreign investment, and cross-border security, while also tackling global challenges such as climate change and international trade. It promotes North American perspectives within IBA programs, ensuring representation on panels and committees. NARF also organises regional conferences, networking opportunities, and fosters communication among North American lawyers, strengthening business relationships within the legal community.
The Swiss Financial Services Act (‘FinSA’), which entered into force on 1 January 2020, regulates for the first time comprehensively the cross-border provision of financial services by non-Swiss financial service providers to clients in Switzerland, as well as the production of financial instruments for the Swiss market by non-Swiss producers. The new obligations contain certain information, documentation and behavioural rules; as well as organisational requirements and an obligation to enter client advise
Many activities on Earth rely, or even deeply depend, on space. Reliance of key economic sectors on space poses new risks and opportunities to both public and private actors. Are regulations and policies playing catch-up, stifling innovation or enabling growth in the new space economy? How is the influence of space developing ESG on Earth and ESG itself in space? Dependence on space is increasingly being reflected in the areas of safety, defence and security in the face of new challenges.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
The Media Law Committee focuses on sharing knowledge among members and stakeholders on legal matters related to the media industry. This includes both content and communication, which has become increasingly international due to global media networks. As media law expands beyond print, radio, and TV to new media such as e-commerce, the committee fosters cooperation with journalists and other media professionals. We regularly address legal developments through programs at the IBA Annual Conference and newsletters, reflecting the evolving nature of media law in a globalised world.
May 27, 2021
Over the past few years, we have seen the evolution of the world’s financial systems, particularly how transactions and their functions have changed or targeted certain sectors. This article specifically examines Mexico's regulation of virtual assets.
The age of sanctions: opportunities and challenges for the new generation of lawyers
The Pro Bono Committee promotes pro bono legal services globally, through the IBA Pro Bono Declaration, the exchange of information and initiatives, and by promoting best practices.
Pro bono work supports access to justice where this right is not fully supported by legal aid. The Committee provides resources, including digital content and articles highlighting pro bono efforts by legal professionals, which can be found below.
The Committee is committed to advancing pro bono work across the profession and welcomes new members passionate about contributing to this mission.
Apr 30, 2024
Digital therapeutics, in the form of software designed to treat disorders and diseases, are spreading at varying rates across countries worldwide. Applications include the treatment of conditions such as anxiety and depression, insomnia, obesity and diabetes. There are many benefits of these new technologies in terms of treatment efficacy, adherence and cost savings for national healthcare systems. However, their widespread use is often hampered by the lack of specific rules and procedures for market access, clinical and technological evaluation, approval and reimbursement by national health systems or private insurers. This article addresses these issues with particular reference to the European Union and Italian context.
Arizona, Utah and Puerto Rico have broken new ground by allowing limited non-lawyer ownership, but private equity hasn't waited for regulatory permission everywhere. Instead, investors are finding creative workarounds through management service organisations (MSOs). This session will examine how prevalent these structures have become, where regulators are drawing the line, and what it all means for US firms navigating a patchwork of global regulations.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
The IBA Arbitration Committee focuses on laws, practice and procedures relating to the arbitration of transnational disputes. Through its conferences, publications and projects, the Committee seeks to share information about international arbitration, promote its use and improve its effectiveness. Become a member of the Committee to benefit from networking opportunities, discounts on conferences and the opportunity to write for IBA publications. You can also get involved with the work of the Committee, which is detailed further below.
Download the Arbitration Committee membership presentation for full details of the Committee's work.
A webinar presented by the IBA Diversity and Equality Law Committee, 15 September 2020, 1300 - 1400 BST.
The Litigation Committee brings together international litigators to share their personal experiences of legal, practical and procedural issues from around the world. Providing the opportunity to build a strong cross-border professional network for lawyers at all levels and ages, the Committee uses the platform offered by the main IBA conference and its own specialist mid-year conference to share views on issues such as jurisdiction, choice of law and international judicial assistance. The Committee also cooperates with other committees on issues relevant to wider dispute resolution.
This article explores the risks that Turkey’s newly amended internet law poses to freedom of speech and possible mitigation strategies for social media companies, while placing the new legislation within the broader context of internet regulation in Turkey.
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.
Sep 03, 2021
This article outlines the main obligations of a provider of financial services under the new financial legislation that entered into force in Switzerland on 1 January 2020.
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.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The Power Law Committee provides a forum for energy lawyers from diverse legal backgrounds to interact, share ideas, new trends, and foster collegiality.
We explore different topics: international ownership, mitigating climate change, energy transition, regulatory methodologies, power purchase arrangements, transmission siting, access and pricing, engineering procurement and construction, operation and maintenance, reliability standards and compliance, fuel procurement and hedging arrangements, new technologies, among others.
We aim to provide our members with practical and useful advice to better serve clients, and to offer the opportunity for collaboration, networking and friendships.
Mar 27, 2023
On 16 January 2023 France’s National Financial Prosecutor’s office updated its guidelines on the implementation of corporate settlements, which were initially published jointly with the French Anti-Corruption Agency on 29 June 2019. On the following day, the US Department of Justice published a revised Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self Disclosure Policy.
Digital nomads are on the rise and in order to benefit from this new phenomenon, companies need to address the many associated challenges: employment law, visa issues, taxation, etc. The session aims to give useful insights from all of these view angles and to shed light on this somehow untangible phenomenon.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
The Business Crime Committee provides a forum for members to discuss, address, and advocate on emerging white-collar crime issues. The Committee’s goal is to promote awareness of the growing significance of novel tactics. Recent focuses include international cooperation in criminal matters, money laundering, cybercrime, internal investigations, and legal frameworks against bribery and corruption in global transactions. Membership benefits include opportunities to publish articles and content, attending educational conferences and networking with business crime lawyers and opportunities for sourcing referrals to experts in foreign jurisdictions and attorneys.
Following on from discussions held at the 5th Annual Conference of the IBA War Crimes Committee, we will hold a conversation with the Heads of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM), Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), and United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh (UNITAD), to track progress in their operations, and to identify challenges and opportunities for this new generation of accountability mechanisms.
The European Regional Forum (ERF), established in 1989, has over 8,000 members. The forum is divided into four regions - Northern, Western, Central, and Southeastern - each led by a Chair and Vice-Chair. We have five working parties - communications, D&I, ESG, mental wellbeing, and next-gen law - and we organise four conferences annually (automotive & mobility services, fashion & luxury law, ESG and start-up) in addition to many leading and participating in many smaller initiatives.
Our goals include: addressing the needs of professional organisations and individual members, increasing participation in the IBA, fostering cross-border collaboration among European lawyers and bars and supporting the Rule of Law and civil society. The ERF promotes professional development and networking opportunities through our many initiatives.
Nov 06, 2024
This article explores the global opportunities and challenges of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), with a focus on legal issues and solutions specific to Mexico. It highlights how DERs, such as solar photovoltaics, can enhance energy access, environmental sustainability, and grid resilience. The article addresses regulatory complexities, grid management issues, and market access challenges, emphasising the need for legal and infrastructural adaptations. Recommendations include increasing generation limits, modernising infrastructure, and investing in technology to support DER integration and sustainability in Mexico.
Digital assets and the future of financial services
The rise of the digital economy in the second decade of the 21st century is significantly transforming the global financial markets. Innovative technologies in the form of, for instance, blockchain and distributed ledgers and digital assets held and/or traded on them, are offering fundamentally new ways to provide financial services, disrupting traditional trading, investment, payments, borrowing and saving, with the potential for enhanced efficiency, speed and accessibility. The panels in this showcase session will aim to address the above issues, key opportunities and risks and other key developments as outlined in the following topics:
Introduction: Klaus Löber, ESMA, Paris (Banking and Financial Law Committee)
Session 1 [1430-1515] Digital assets – what are they and how have they already become relevant?
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The Forum for Government and Public Lawyers provides a platform for government and public lawyers worldwide. As the global voice of the legal profession, the IBA supports these lawyers and connects them with both public and private sector practitioners. The Forum focuses on the role of government and public lawyers, covering public service values, ethics, specialist skills, and public international law developments. Membership is open to Bar Associations that are IBA members and individual members of any Division. The Forum is especially relevant to practitioners working in government or public entities at domestic, regional, or international levels.
In-House Perspective: UK crackdown on global financial crime puts onus on companies. Corporations face the risk of an unlimited fine and criminal conviction in the UK if any employee is found to have facilitated tax evasion – even if it was outside the country.
- Responding to global tax reform
- Reputational risk in light of increased transparency
- Tariffs and the interaction of the tax and trade departments
- The increased importance of substance in tax planning
- Building relationships with regulators under scrutiny
- Tax insurance as a strategic tool
15th Annual London Finance and Capital Markets Tax Conference
The Committee aims to gather global information on barriers to justice and solutions, focusing on statutory schemes like legal aid. Findings will be shared through reports and events, with all information available on the website for those unable to attend. Acting as a central hub within the IBA, the Committee will coordinate efforts on access to justice and legal aid, collaborating with other committees on joint projects. The IBA’s global reach will support the exchange of best practices, offering valuable insights for jurisdictions facing challenges in maintaining or improving access to justice during times of austerity.
Aug 02, 2021
This article addresses Germany’s new State Treaty on the modernisation of media legislation (Medienstaatsvertrag or MStV). Special emphasis is given to the aims of new media regulation, in particular the regulation of media platforms, user interfaces and media intermediaries.
Risks linked to organisations’ dependencies and impacts on nature – from climate change, biodiversity loss and water scarcity to land degradation and disease – are increasingly recognised as material legal and financial risks. This keynote highlights these trends, future directions, and how the IBA’s new Nature-Intelligent Legal Services Toolkit helps lawyers to understand their clients’ exposure to nature-related risks and build nature considerations into their legal services.
ESG in Evolution: the legal imperatives of tomorrow
The Public Law Section provides a global platform for discussing public law topics, exchanging ideas, and fostering development. Our members actively engage in debates about government policy, administrative action, judicial review, and constitutional law. The Section examines how citizens and businesses interact with government actions and anticipates future trends, including the evolving relationship between government and the private sector. Key topics include the principles of fairness, deregulation, and the comparison between civil and common law systems. The Section has an interest in international legal developments and the differences between the various systems.
Feb 26, 2024
This article reviews the latest legal updates regarding regulation and scrutiny of marketplaces and other digital platforms operations in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico from an antitrust, data privacy and consumer protection standpoint, and their relationship with recent European regulations such as the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The Young Lawyers' Committee (YLC) aims to help young lawyers enhance their skills and networks through IBA programmes, conferences, and projects, while offering fresh ideas to the IBA. The Committee's activities promote the IBA among young lawyers globally and highlight membership benefits.
Key initiatives include the Young Lawyer Training Courses, which connect young lawyers with senior professionals, and encouraging involvement in various IBA divisions. The YLC also fosters communication through newsletters and e-bulletins, reporting on activities and sharing articles from young lawyers worldwide on relevant legal topics. Our goal is to actively engage young lawyers in global discussions and IBA activities.
The word most frequently looked up on Merriam-Webster.com the week of Donald Trump’s swearing-in was ‘emoluments.’ It will surely have spiked again from, mid-June, as two new lawsuits alleged the President has routinely accepted foreign benefits through his business empire in violation of the murky constitutional directive that he must not ‘without the Consent of the Congress, accept any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.’
Join us for an interactive session where we will release the results of the Future of Legal Services Commission’s second annual global heatmap survey exploring the range of issues facing the profession, as well as the latest in-depth research into what lies behind the challenges we face in attracting new talent to the profession. Keynote remarks on these critical issues will be delivered by IBA President Almudena Arpon de Mendivil. The future of legal services is full of both challenges and opportunities - join us as we explore them. Be a part of the discussion.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The mission of the Law Firm Management Committee is to be a leading global forum for the exchange of best practices in law practice leadership and management through sharing and discussing concepts, experience, knowledge and trends on law firm and law practice management issues and topics.
Apr 29, 2022
With the pandemic hitting hard, online shopping has become the new normal. The pandemic accelerated the shift towards a more digital world and fuelled e-commerce growth, not just on a business-to-consumer basis but on a consumer-to-consumer basis as goods and services become more ‘fluid’ and transactions become less territorial. This article considers the hazards of using e-commerce platforms for various transactions.
The session will address this hot topic from several perspectives, including: the migration from the traditional to the digital media, challenges from an antitrust perspective, and many others related to the exploitation of sports rights. Also, it will address how sports events´ owners and producers are dealing with “active” fans who want to choose what, when and how to watch and how much the new players - Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google, Tik Tok, Kwai and other digital media – are willing to pay for sports content and how will their payback be.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The Academic and Professional Development Committee connects law schools, legal professionals, and the IBA. We aim to enhance the quality of lawyers worldwide, modernise legal practice, and attract top talent to the profession. We engage directly with law schools, helping students prepare for international practice, and support IBA initiatives to strengthen local Bars globally.
At annual conferences, we bring together academics, lawyers, and experts to explore issues in legal and business education. Additionally, we conduct research on these topics and share insights through newsletters and updates on our webpage to benefit the global legal community.
Jul 24, 2023
In recent years, Australia has, similarly to the European Union and many other jurisdictions, shone a regulatory spotlight on the practices of digital platforms. This article looks at the steps Australia has taken – and is proposing to take – to regulate those platforms, including through the introduction of equivalent laws to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA).
The Class Actions Committee serves as a platform for lawyers to discuss differing class action and collective redress regimes, monitor international developments, and debate key policy and rule of law issues. Class actions are becoming increasingly common, providing access to justice and holding corporations and authorities accountable.
Jurisdictions vary widely in their approaches, with some countries facing fundamental challenges. Global coordination in prosecuting and defending major cases is growing, with fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing being vital. The Committee provides a forum for international lawyers to come together and discuss these differences, as well as network with other professionals within this space.
By Angela Flannery. Australia’s Digital Platforms Inquiry: the spotlight remains on digital platforms markets
Thriving through law school and beyond: wellbeing in legal education
The Anti-Corruption Committee brings together public and private-sector practitioners to advance understanding of global anti-corruption laws, enforcement trends, and compliance practices. The committee supports members through conferences, research, and practical collaboration on emerging risks, enforcement developments, and asset recovery.
Jul 16, 2021
New amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law concerning the reduction of monetary limits means the purchasing of real estate has become a preferred method for foreigners in Turkey to acquire Turkish citizenship. This article outlines the acquisition of Turkish citizenship through this exceptional avenue.
The reform of collective redress mechanisms marks a turning point for access to justice and corporate accountability. This session will explore the implications of the new class action regime, with a particular focus on its impact on multinational litigation. Panellists will debate how the framework reshapes procedural safeguards, evidentiary standards and damages assessment, while also addressing concerns of forum shopping, litigation funding and harmonisation across jurisdictions.
IBA Annual Litigation Forum - The world has lost its compass: we need to talk about litigators!
The Diversity and Equality Law Committee includes private practitioners, in-house attorneys, and academics working with corporate clients on issues like pay equity, anti-discrimination, and LGBTQ+ rights. Members come from leading law firms, corporations, and various perspectives. The Committee publishes an annual newsletter highlighting new developments and issues of interest. The Committee also comprises the Disability Rights Working Group, focused on disabled individuals' rights in the workplace. The Committee collaborates with the Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee, the Immigration and Nationality Law Committee , and the Global Employment Institute.
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