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This aviation roundtable is being led by industry experts and will cover global trends in aviation (including upheavals, black swans and the Russia fallout), repercussions to the industry and developments in finance and leasing laws.

Overview of the global landscape of insurance claims, offering analysis on emerging patterns, challenges and best practices in effective claims management across the globe.

Public procurement is consistently identified as a sector raising significant corruption risks around the world. Efforts to combat corruption in the public procurement sector have been sporadic, and have had mixed results. Panelists will discuss developments concerning corruption-related risks in public procurement contexts, different legal regimes, and trends in particularly jurisdictions, along with practical cases and approaches by companies. The panel will address the importance of compliance steps and prevention in avoiding higher corruption-related risks in public procurement matters, including in the context of recent geopolitical developments. 

A recent survey conducted by the LFMC of the IBA shows that while 84% of firms have a strategy, there is less satisfaction in terms of its uniqueness, ableness in a partnership to articulate the firm's strategy and follow up in terms of implementation. This session will discuss how a firm can improve it success in implementing its strategy. How is a strategy effectively communicated? How to set goals and measure progress? How should we organise ourselves to ensure better implementation? Are your incentives and performance reviews aligned to the strategy? What does it take to make lawyers change their daily behaviour?

The struggle to address the global access to justice and access to legal services crises continues, with the pandemic having taken its toll on those in need. Efforts to innovate and re-imagine the delivery of legal services have taken a new turn, one that includes permitting alternative business structures and professionals other than lawyers delivering legal services direct to consumers. In a growing number of jurisdictions, regulators and the organized bar have begun implementing limited, supervised testing of new methods of delivery via a policy tool called a regulatory sandbox. What is a sandbox and how does it work? Can it really increase access and do so in a way that preserves professional values and public protection? Experts directly involved with their implementation will tackle these and other questions.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape various aspects of our society, its integration into the legal system has garnered significant attention. The intersection of AI and access to justice presents a unique landscape, where technology meets the complexity of legal decision-making and a broader access to alternative dispute resolution methods. In this thought-provoking session, we will explore the multifaceted impacts of AI on access to justice, examining its effects on the quality of judgments, addressing concerns about bias, pondering the ethical notion of non-human justice, and exploring the AIs ability to comprehend and deliver fairness to citizens.

Sub-topics include: 

•    Impact on the access to fast delivery judgments: AI technologies have the potential to enhance the quality of judgments by streamlining legal research, analysing vast datasets and providing data-driven insights to judges and legal practitioners. This sub-topic will explore how AI tools can assist in making informed, evidence-based decisions and potentially reduce errors and inefficiencies within the justice system.
•    Addressing bias in AI: ensuring that AI is not biased by its programmers or by the data it learns from is a crucial aspect of integrating AI into the legal system. We will discuss the challenges associated with bias in AI algorithms, potential strategies to mitigate bias and the importance of transparency, accountability and ethical considerations in AI development.
•    Non-human justice: a fascinating aspect of AI’s role in the justice system is the concept of non-human justice. Can AI systems, devoid of human emotion and subjectivity, truly deliver justice? This sub-topic will spark a philosophical and ethical discussion on whether justice can be administered impartially and fairly by non-human entities.
•    AIs Understanding of fairness: understanding fairness is a complex human concept, influenced by cultural, social and legal norms. We will explore the challenges AI faces in comprehending and applying fairness, including the difficulties in defining fairness and the need to balance various stakeholders’ interests. This sub-topic will delve into the evolving field of AI ethics and its role in shaping AIs understanding of fairness. This session aims to foster a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and challenges that AI brings to a more just and equitable society.
•    Role of AI in judgment elaboration: a critical consideration is the extent of AIs role in the legal process. Should AI be limited to assisting in the analysis of evidence, or should it participate in elaborating judgments? This topic will examine the advantages and disadvantages of AI involvement in judgment elaboration and the implications for human oversight.
 

The growth of ESG is a priority for many corporations as well as law firms.  What is less settled is the connection between the two.  Companies are certainly investing internally and externally to grow their sophistication and success in how they govern ESG - and law firms are rapidly growing practice areas in the ESG space.  But there are significant questions about the scope of the law and legal counseling in serving clients on ESG, which areas warrant outside counsel support versus being handled in-house or through non-legal consultants, and how in-house leaders perceive the rapidly exploding law firm marketing efforts in this space. 

This panel will bring together corporate leaders in ESG programmes to share their tips and pointers for providing their counsel to law firms in the ESG arena, which practice areas drive the biggest demand for outside counsel legal work, and what they see as working and not working on law firms increasingly aggressive efforts to market their counsel in this space.

This workshop will look at how technology is transforming both the private funds and legal services industries.  Participants will discuss how GPs, LPs and law firms are currently leveraging technology, plans and predictions regarding the future use of newer technologies such as generative AI, as well as current thoughts on, and potential approaches to addressing, the security, ethical and regulatory concerns raised by generative AI.

Join us for an insightful discussion into law firm culture, focusing on issues such as bullying and sexual harassment and gender parity. The panel will consider how failing to make these issues a top priority impedes the career progression of women. By shedding light on the challenges women face at work we aim to foster a more inclusive and supportive atmosphere that empowers female professionals to succeed.
We will consider the latest data and reinvigorate the discussion on bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession since the IBA "Us Too?" report of 2019, as well as the findings of the ambitious "50:50 by 2030" project. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on breaking down gender barriers and discrimination, and creating a safer, more equitable legal profession for all.

The ABA recently conducted a survey: "In their own words: Experienced Women Lawyers - Explain Why They Are Leaving Their Law Firms and the Profession". There is a global trend to note in the legal industry that female lawyers leave the law firms much earlier than their male colleagues – irrespective or even despite of being “on track”. Law firms have started to steering against this trends, but so far the success is limited. Based on the ABA survey this session shall review the following questions: what negative factors or experiences do women identify as forces that make them consider leaving the practice of law in a law firm? And what changes can be made to encourage women to stay in law practice? Are there any models or structures on the market which appear to be promising?

On our panel we shall have (male and female) legal practitioners and HR experts from different jurisdictions analysing the above questions.

Over the past decade, the use of third-party funding (TPF) has grown and developed, raising concerns in the field of investment arbitration about the parties’ equality of arms. This panel will discuss whether TPF really facilitates investors’ claims and the measures so far proposed by the arbitral community to address the alleged imbalance brought to the system by the wider use of TPF.

All organisations today are expected by their members to explain how they are doing in terms of diversity. The panel will provide some selected IBA diversity data, which shows that IBA is already doing well in some aspects, but that there is some room for improvement in other areas. The speakers will discuss with each other as well as the audience through Q&A; various practical methods of enhancing diversity they have used within their firms or organizations, effects of using diversity data as a nudging tool to accelerate voluntary efforts for change, tips and taboos when using data especially in terms of privacy and LGBTQ right; what they expect of the IBA from now in diversity and inclusion; and which of the common D&I methods are in name only, and which of them are truly effective, such as target, quota, “comply or explain” rules, policies, training, sharing best practices, mentorship, messages from leaders, or otherwise raising awareness.

This session will feature a roundtable discussion of experts who will recount on the most noticeable developments they have observed in 2023 affecting the legal profession. The panellists will represent different jurisdictions (from both civil law and common law) and give an insight on the current and evolving roles of lawyers in these jurisdictions. The discussion is expected to touch upon the impact technological advancement is having on how the legal profession is executed across various countries.

Many law firms continue opening offices. Many law firms are members of formal networks and alliances. Many law firms – with varying degrees of organisation – claim to have their own ‘personal’ networks or alliances (including ‘best friends’).

What is the right answer and how do you work out what is the right answer for your law firm? Deciding upon office locations, networks and/or alliances is hard, but it is much harder making them work, both within your law firm but also within a network or alliance.
 

This session will examine which role male champions of gender equity and equality at corporate law firms can have as catalysts for change. While women law firm leaders and women lawyers need to work towards achieving greater gender parity, they are keenly aware of the challenges they face and what needs to be done to have an increasingly levelled playing field. Thus, having women discuss these matters solely amongst themselves is like preaching to the choir. Given that in most countries a wide majority of law firm leaders are men (including managing partners, executive committee members, shareholders/equity partners, etc), the question arises whether greater male involvement in and ownership of gender parity goals can serve as an accelerator towards reaching those goals. The panel will present the latest research on the subject, as well as the panellists' experiences and best practices regarding male champions of gender equity and equality at corporate law firms.

‘Sustainability’ permeates political, legal, economic and social discourse. It covers environmental monitoring, business and human rights, reporting and compliance and other governance issues, among other things. Lawyers are called upon to navigate not just legal advice but also provide context for that advice. This panel will explore the role of the lawyer, and the type of guidance, tool kits or other resources that Bars can and should be providing. To illustrate this, the session will also include discussion of the new IBA Bar Issues Commission roundtable on bar association and law society climate initiatives: implementation and inspiration post-event report. 

The IBA Bar Issues Commission (BIC) is participating in the presidential initiative to address artificial intelligence and, in particular, the BIC is focusing on guidance for bar associations in advising their members. This panel will discuss core issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI) and invite a roundtable discussion.

This session will examine the role that male champions of gender equity can play as catalysts for change in our profession. The entire legal community must work together to achieve parity. Women lawyers are keenly aware of the challenges they face and what needs to be done to level the playing field. However, this is not a women’s issue. Law firm leaders globally (including managing partners, executive committee members, shareholders/equity partners, etc) are primarily male and can serve as an accelerator in providing opportunities for women.

Topics will include:

1. Update on recent global developments concerning international trade in legal services 
2. Legal ethics and the IBA’s Anti-Corruption Project: BIC perspectives 
3. Wellbeing in the legal profession: the role of bars and law societies in tackling the crisis 
4. How to improve bar and law society engagement with the work of the IBA 
5. What should bars and law societies be doing about the Climate Crisis?
6. Who speaks for the bar? Presidents, executive leadership, or its members? 

Topics will include: 

1. Bar associations and the climate crisis 
2. Anti-corruption initiatives: global challenges and guidance for bars 
3. How to engage young lawyers with the bar 
4. Diversity and Inclusion: shifting trends and priorities? 
5. Bar governance: responding to changing demands 
6. Business and human rights for bars 

Topics will include:

1. Update on recent global developments concerning international trade in legal services 
2. Legal ethics and the IBA’s Anti-Corruption Project: BIC perspectives 
3. Wellbeing in the legal profession: the role of bars and law societies in tackling the crisis 
4. How to improve bar and law society engagement with the work of the IBA 
5. What should bars and law societies be doing about the Climate Crisis?
6. Who speaks for the bar? Presidents, executive leadership, or its members? 

Topics will include: 

1. Bar associations and the climate crisis 
2. Anti-corruption initiatives: global challenges and guidance for bars 
3. How to engage young lawyers with the bar 
4. Diversity and Inclusion: shifting trends and priorities? 
5. Bar governance: responding to changing demands 
6. Business and human rights for bars 

Topics: 

1. Bar Associations and The Climate Crisis 
2. Anti-Corruption Initiatives: Global Challenges and Guidance for Bars 
3. How to Engage Young Lawyers with the Bar? 
4. Diversity and Inclusion: Shifting Trends and Priorities? 
5. Bar Governance: Responding to Changing Demands 
6. Business and Human Rights for Bars 

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Black tie dress is requested by the committee, however is optional.

Ticket price: €80.

Dress code: Black-tie

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This session will consider the following topics:

• the relevance of anti-tax haven/black list regulations;
• tax aspects of direct lending funds;
• anti hybrid rules – experience with administrative guidance; and
• beneficial ownership in equities transactions.

How does that comport with recent case decisions including Thomas Barnes & Sons Plc v Black-burn (UK), Balfour Beatty Constr, LLC v GSA (US) and Walsh Constr v TTC (Canada)?

Over the last years, law firm leaders have had to deal with several black swan events- a global pandemic, war in Europe and a global economic recession with high inflation and interest rates.