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May 31, 2022
In India, ESG-led investing grew year-on-year at a staggering rate of 184 per cent in 2021. This has not gone unnoticed by the regulatory bodies, as they have signalled not only their seriousness regarding the goal of sustainability but also their commitment towards crafting the critical enabling policy infrastructure focused on this goal.
In the digital age, concerns around traditional pricing cartels are being reshaped by the rise of algorithmic pricing and automated information exchange. This session will explore the latest developments in enforcement, provide practical guidance for companies and consider the fine line between the legitimate use of data and anti-competitive behaviour.
29th Annual Competition Conference
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.
Apr 28, 2022
Law No 14,286, published in December 2021, revamps, streamlines, and consolidates existing legislation on the Brazilian foreign exchange market, Brazilian capital abroad and foreign capital in Brazil.
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) receives attention around the world, regulatory changes and investor expectations have paved the way for ESG to be mainstream for corporations in India. A panel discussion on the regulatory regime, gaps, and
market conditions for ESG in corporate India.
Mergers and Acquisitions in India: is India the last oasis of hope in a global slowdown?
The International Trade and Customs Law Committee is a forum for international practitioners, corporate counsel, academics and government officials to convene, exchange ideas and promote discussion of issues across the spectrum of international trade and customs law.
The International Trade and Customs Law Committee also works closely with bar associations and other organisations across the world to organise events and to ensure that the committee and its members are on the leading edge of international trade and customs issues.
By Sanjay Buch and Devanshi Nanavati. Law relating to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018
The panel will analyse causes and consequences of recent banks and crypto-currency exchanges failures.
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 28, 2022
Brazil’s new Foreign Exchange Law comes into effect during 2022. It will promote broad changes in Brazil’s capital market and represents a milestone for the nation’s business environment, as it should facilitate operations in the financial and economic market and increase the circulation of BRL (Brazilian Reais) in the foreign exchange market.
This session will discuss:
• the development of regulations on security token offering (STO) in each jurisdiction;
• examples of security tokens;
• digital exchanges dealing with security tokens; and
• foreseeable impact on the financial market in Asia.
4th Asia-based International Financial Law Conference
The Maritime and Transport Law Committee is one of the oldest and most established committees of the IBA, with more than 650 members worldwide.The Committee is a platform where leading maritime law professionals meet, create connections and discuss the most current legal issues in the field of maritime and transport law. The Committee arranges a number of sessions on developments in maritime and transport law at the annual conferences of the IBA. Frequent half-year seminars are held in the world’s maritime centres, and the Committee is also active in cooperating with other organisations in the maritime law area such as Comite Maritime International, International Maritime Organisation Legal Council, and maritime law societies in jurisdictions around the world.
In line with a trend of dematerialisation of financial assets and securities within the Brazilian financial system, the Brazilian Central Bank has recently regulated the use of bills of exchange (duplicatas) in book-entry form by financial institutions. This article discusses the recent main innovations in this regard.
The War Crimes Committee works to promote justice around the world and uphold the principle of accountability. We focus on atrocity crimes, international criminal law, and practice. We provide a forum for practitioners and scholars, offering reliable resources and a network of contacts in this field. The committee supports international, ad hoc, and domestic war crimes tribunals and collaborates with the IBA Human Rights Institute to promote justice and accountability. We also have a working relationship with the International Committee of the Red Cross. The Committee aims include being a leading professional body for international criminal law, providing valuable resources, and inspiring young lawyers in this area.
The Central Bank of Brazil is preparing a significant reform of the country's foreign exchange regulation, which aims to simplify the current laws and regulation. The old rules, which are still in force, reflect the previous governmental concern about foreign exchange control and the impact on the daily operation and currency flows of the market. The intention behind the reform is to grant to foreign capital the same legal treatment offered to local capital under equivalent conditions.
Partners as leaders: understanding how to lead the lawyers of tomorrow
The Asset Management and Investment Funds Committee provides a convenient forum for its members to consider current developments in the global investment funds industry, including both regulatory and product development. It also produces newsletters and occasional e-bulletins for its members. In addition to its programmes at the annual IBA conferences, the committee presents an annual conference on Globalisation of Investment Funds normally held in June, which celebrated its 30th successful year in 2020. The event attracts delegates from approximately 30 countries, and features presentations by senior regulators from around the world, senior executives of top fund managers and other fund service providers as well as from leading practitioners in the field.
Nov 25, 2021
This article provides an overview of the key changes introduced in the Amendment. Certain additional changes, which were proposed under the Consultation Paper and approved by SEBI in its board meeting held on 6 August 2021 (‘Board Meeting’) but which have not yet been notified, are also discussed below.
9th Global Entrepreneurship Conference
Welcome to the Water Law Committee online. The Water Law Committee focuses on legal issues associated with water as a critical resource and as a basic need and building block throughout the world. The Committee seeks to promote the active exchange of information and views on the use of water as a limited resource and an infrastructure opportunity, the controversies on water and the governance and business of water. The Water Law Committee is part of the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law
Film: Robert Khuzami, Kirkland and Ellis; former Head of Enforcement, US Securities and Exchange Commission; former General Counsel of Deutsche Bank
Small and medium-sized firms require strong and capable leadership to succeed. Very often the managing or senior partner will have a disproportionately large effect on culture, direction and performance in a smaller firm.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The International Construction Projects Committee is a global, diverse group of lawyers focused on the promotion and understanding of construction law across the globe. We cover all aspects of construction and engineering projects and foster the exchange of experiences from practitioners around the world.
The Committee serves those active in both domestic construction markets and international projects, and offer extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction issues. The Committee meets annually at the IBA Annual Conference and the International Construction Projects Committee retreat, and biennially at the Conference on Construction Projects, providing opportunities to connect and share knowledge.
If you are a member, join our LinkedIn group.
The United Kingdom is going it alone with a proposal for a digital services tax (DST), with the aim of increasing the tax tech giants such as Facebook and Google pay in the UK. The DST was confirmed by the Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Budget at the end of October.
In this session the panel will debate on how we have evolved from the old and by all desired total secrecy and the adage “Vivons heureux, vivons cachés” in private wealth matters, to a form of total transparency towards the (tax) authorities and banks. In a world where “secrecy” is nowadays sometimes even seen as suspicious, the private client (tax) lawyer will have to guide and direct his client on how to abide by all the new and demanding regulations on information exchange and disclosure such as UBO registry, KYC compliance regulations, DAC6 and other comparable reporting obligations, thereby continuously protecting and safeguarding his client’s privacy within the legal limitations that remain.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
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.
SAFE’s new measures on optimising administration of foreign exchange to support foreign-related businesses- China Working Group.
The tax consequences and planning opportunities for those relocating abroad.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
A webinar co-presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee and the IBA North American Regional Forum
As the US and other traditional anti-corruption heavyweights retreat from aggressive global enforcement, the compliance landscape is changing fast. But is this the end of anti-corruption as we know it or the beginning of an African-led integrity agenda? This session explores the state of whistleblower protections, enforcement capacity and legal safeguards across African jurisdictions.
Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning
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 2020 Government Work Report of China delivered at the ‘two sessions’ makes clear reference to a ‘new infrastructure’ for the first time. The ‘new infrastructure’ covers seven key sectors, including: 5G base stations; ultra-high-voltage, high-speed railways; urban rail systems; new energy vehicle charging piles; big data centres; artificial intelligence; and the industrial internet. This new infrastructure campaign in China is a great opportunity for both domestic and foreign investors.
2024 has seen business travel resume at pre COVID Pandemc levels and employers value the impact of in person meetings, and work experience overseas.
11th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
The Committee focuses on inheritance rights, will making, lifetime giving, trusts, creditor claims, regulatory compliance, charities, taxation, property rights, and conflict of law rules, considering both domestic and cross-border implications. Members benefit from enhanced knowledge, expertise in cross-border issues, global networking, and access to leading experts. The committee addresses international planning, comparative law, and topics like individual tax in cross-border contexts, trusts for planning, international successions, and asset protection. It frequently holds joint sessions with the Taxes committee and other IBA sections, offering a valuable resource for practitioners in private client work.
Jan 12, 2024
On 4 October 2023 the European Regional Forum’s Young Lawyers Working Party held a webinar titled 'Partners as leaders: understanding how to lead the lawyers of tomorrow’. During the webinar, moderator Julia Hepner discussed with speakers Mark Longworth, Vanessa Byrne and Alexandra Martins, the subject of how young or current partners can unlock their own leadership skills to generate loyalty and create and develop strong and diverse teams and to retain talents. This article summarises the main takeaways.
Compensating whistleblowers may also provide a financial cushion to whistleblowers in the face of potential risks of retaliation. On the other hand, could compensating whistleblowers undermine a company’s efforts to provide a “speak up culture” or risk leading to a surfeit of meritless or frivolous complaints? This panel will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of structuring a program to incentivize reporting corporate misconduct through financial rewards and other incentives.
8th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
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.
On 24th January 2019, the Day of the Endangered Lawyer aimed to promote solidarity with persecuted and silenced members of the global legal profession, focusing specifically on the situation in Turkey.
Johannesburg, South Africa
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.
Case Comment: Concerning the Enforceability of No Oral Modification Clauses: Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd.
Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring distinguished speakers from the US and Europe as they delve into strategies for positioning Europe in the global market. The discussion will explore the current innovation landscape, identify key challenges and propose actionable solutions to bridge the gap between Europe and other leading markets such as the US. Our panellists will share insights on leveraging Europe's unique strengths, fostering cross-regional collaboration and driving sustainable growth in the tech sector.
8th Annual IBA European Start-up Conference
The Arab Regional Forum provides lawyers active in, or with an interest in the region, with a means to establish contact and exchange information with each other. A particular focus of interest is the continuing economic importance of the region, including reconstruction and investment projects following peace initiatives.
Apr 12, 2022
The International Bar Association (IBA) has announced law firms Al Tamimi & Company, Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune, Clayton Utz, JunHe, Shin & Kim and Trilegal as winners of the IBA Group Member Awards for the MENA and Asia Pacific regions. The Awards were given in recognition of these law firms’ exceptional support and contributions to the work, projects, key objectives and aspirations of the IBA.
ESG: the role of lawyers today and in the future
The Family Law Committee provides a unique forum for members from different countries and different legal systems to exchange views, meet during conferences and debate issues concerning the substantive and procedural aspects of family law. The work of the committee has focused on developments of international significance, involving all aspects of family law, for example, marriage, divorce, inheritance, human rights in the family, adoption, international child abduction, etc. There is a close interaction within the committee and its members through newsletters and via e-mail.
Mar 29, 2023
Facebook’s parent company Meta has been requested by the Italian tax authorities to pay EUR 870 million (USD 925 million) in unpaid VAT sales tax from 2015 to 2021. Based on information provided by an Italian newspaper, the Italian tax authorities seem to be arguing that Facebook membership is granted upon a consideration in kind.
The session will address different legal and practical aspects of containers, such as:
- Demurrage and detention
- The shortage of container and how to overcome it
- Safety issues and different types of containers
- Challenges concerning pre- and on-carriage / intermodality
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
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.
May 07, 2020
As President of the International Bar Association, Horacio Bernardes Neto has ratified the IBA Climate Crisis Statement. In a message to IBA members, Mr Neto outlined the IBA’s responsibilities as the global voice of the legal profession, stating, ‘I believe the legal profession must be prepared to play a leading role in maintaining and strengthening the rule of law, and supporting responsible enlightened governance in an era marked by climate crisis’.
In today’s globalised world, businesses and legal professionals often find themselves navigating complex legal landscapes across multiple jurisdictions. Join us for an illuminating session that delves into the nuances and strategies of presenting effective pitches in diverse legal environments.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The Securities and Capital Markets Committee unites business lawyers, academics, regulators, and policy shapers who have an interest in the practice and regulation of securities law and capital markets. Our focus is on the intersection of regional and national capital markets, developments in capital markets products, securities law, regulation of market players, investment banks, brokers, exchanges and central securities depositories. The Committee host flagship conferences and collaborates extensively with other committees, fostering connections across regions and disciplines. The Committee was formed in 2025 by merger of the former Securities Law Committee and Capital Markets Forum.
IBA Annual Conference Boston 2013 film: Bianca Jagger interview on climate change and the law.
Bianca Jagger is the Founder and Chair of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation; a worldwide campaigner for human rights, social and economic justice and environmental protection; Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador, Member of the Executive Director's Leadership Council of Amnesty International USA; and a Trustee of the Amazon Charitable Trust.
This session focuses on the critical mining industry and reviews the potential disputes that might arise.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
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.
Oct 05, 2022
The Italian tax legislation has long been hostile, to a certain extent, to foreign investment funds. A recent decision of the Italian Supreme Court might be a pivotal turning point that could finally make Italy a better place to invest for foreign funds, including non-European Union ones.
IBA Middle East Conference: Law firms and in-house legal departments working together
The African Regional Forum aims to enhance the value and significance of the International Bar Association (IBA) by addressing issues unique to African lawyers. The Forum focuses on cooperation with bar associations, supporting legal development, and promoting IBA participation across Africa. We organise regional conferences, workshops, and seminars to foster specialisation and partnerships within the legal profession. The Forum also works to educate about legal rights, strengthen sub-regional bars, and facilitate exchanges between developed and developing bars. We play a crucial role in training, legal reforms, and fostering collaboration with government and other regional fora.
Mar 12, 2025
In the competitive legal market, law firms invest substantial resources in marketing. However, many firms fail to prioritise the ultimate goal of these investments: converting leads into clients. A necessary key performance indicator (KPI) to measure marketing success is the number of leads generated, as leads represent potential business opportunities. However, while generating leads is crucial, success is ultimately determined by how effectively those leads turn into paying clients. Without conversion, marketing efforts become a sunk cost rather than a growth driver.
IBA Middle East Conference: Law firms and clients working together
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.
Dec 13, 2021
A report on the joint session of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and the M&A Law Committee, with support from the European Regional Forum, the Securities Law Committee, the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee and the Technology Committee at the From Start-Up to IPO Conference in Paris
As the world reopens after the global Covid-19 pandemic, how are employers responding to acute skills shortages, tight labour markets and increased demands for working from anywhere?
10th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
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.
Oct 02, 2020
IBA Global Insight, Oct/Nov 2020: As the US disengages from its leadership role in the world, Global Insight assesses what this means for international justice and accountability.
A quick-fire update on new visa categories around the world, developing trends in visa policy, including digital nomads amongst others.
10th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
The Taxes Committee encourages interface between international tax specialists and promotes the building of networks among tax lawyers worldwide to assist them in better serving the interests of their clients. The committee is divided informally into four practice group areas: Income Taxes, Other Taxes, Tax Litigation and Employee Benefits.
Members are encouraged to contribute to the committee newsletter which is published two to three times per year and to present papers at committee conferences and seminars. The committee also offers tax executives a forum, in its Tax Executives group, to exchange expertise and skills with their colleagues in industry on topics of special interest.
Mar 25, 2025
Since entering office in January, US President Donald Trump has signed over 90 executive orders – a record in the last four decades of the country’s history
As a lawyer practicing international M&A, you benefit from a broad network of colleagues in the same practice in other countries. This session will be a great way to meet many new M&A contacts, build your network and learn from the experience of your peers. The session will involve 10 current tables and topics, with a moderator knowledgeable on the topic. All session participants will be able to speak and ask questions, exchange contacts. Every 20 minutes the tables will rotate, so you will be able to discuss at least 3 topics of your interest and meet at least 30 new M&A lawyers from around the world.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The Mining Law Committee seeks to promote the interchange of information and views, and to advance knowledge among individual members of the committee and others as to laws, practices and procedures affecting all activities concerning minerals and mining throughout the world. The committee is part of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law.
Apr 20, 2022
This article provides a brief introduction to the concept of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and some of the challenges experienced in relation to these digital assets.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) will soon enter into force in the EU.
32nd Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
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.
Feb 04, 2025
Donald Trump’s second term as president may well represent a turning point in the international role of the US. Global Insight assesses the implications.
LEO satellite constellations have the potential to provide connectivity in geographic areas which are hard to reach with fixed and terrestrial mobile infrastructure and also to provide services in jurisdictions with limited infrastructure. However, the operators of satellite constellations potentially face numerous legal challenges before they could be seen as significant competitors to terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure providers. Satellite constellations are subject to complex spectrum allocation, filing and coordination proceedings at international level and, subsequently, also to national spectrum assignment proceedings in order to become operational and enter the market. National security and cyber security risks, as well as potential requirements to comply with existing telecommunications infrastructure regulation, are also issues to be considered by LEO satellite operators and service providers.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
Apr 08, 2024
In early 2024, European capitals faced blockades by tractors and lorries as farmers from countries like Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain protested on streets. Honking horns and carrying homemade signs, they emphasized agriculture's significance.
This panel will discuss the challenges mining companies face around the world as a consequence of increasing political instability and competing strategic interests among different jurisdictions worldwide.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The Indigenous Peoples Committee addresses development issues affecting land and people from the legal perspective of those impacted, rather than developers, governments, or businesses. The committee aims to enhance communication among lawyers worldwide on issues concerning indigenous peoples, and establish links with organisations like the UN Sub-Committee on Indigenous Peoples and the World Bank. The Committee plans to publish a regular newsletter and is seeking an editor, along with volunteers, particularly from outside Canada. To reduce travel costs, the committee will utilise e-communication to advance its projects, programs, and publications.
Dec 06, 2021
The IBA has announced law firms Bomchil, Miller & Chevalier, Pinheiro Neto, TozziniFreire and White & Case as 2021 winners of the IBA Group Member Awards for the Americas.
With no doubt the world has accelerated a number of significant changes affecting the way employees work. Work from home, cross-border remote work, hybrid on-and-off the office arrangements, need to conciliate with personal requests, are all just examples on how the world at work has changed.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Insurance is present in every facet of commercial, industrial and private life. Lawyers practising in many different fields encounter insurance and its problems and can greatly benefit from the knowledge which membership of this Committee provides.
The Committee aims to provide its members, and the Division as a whole, with information about developments in insurance and reinsurance law and markets throughout the world as well as with specialist knowledge to assist in the efficient solution of practical insurance problems. New insurance products are also brought to the attention of members.
FIDIC around the world – March 2020.
Two of the global fundamental rights are privacy and freedom of expression. The ability of the law to keep pace with technological developments is being challenged.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The International Franchising Committee focuses on the law and business of international franchising. Committee interests include: competition law principles, cross-border sales and licensing issues, the business forms employed and trademark and intellectual property protections required to assure franchising success.
The Committee has served and continues to play an educational role for the legal profession, judiciary and legislators, and enables members to examine and comment upon legislative and regulatory proposals affecting international franchising. Through the committee's regular newsletter, International Franchising Committee members are kept up to date on legal developments, seminars and publications of interest around the world.
Over the last years, the convergence of financial services and technology industry has resulted in the emerging of new players, which have expanded their horizons all over the world. This
has been a great opportunity to open financial markets to new players and for traditional credit entities that were forced to adapt to FinTech in their line of business. Around the world, the legal response to this matter has been diverse, although we could still trace certain similarities.
In this panel, we will go through the legal framework that rules the FinTech industry in the different continents, analysing how governments have taken proactive and/or reactive regulatory approaches encompassing and/or decoupling banks, financial institutions, and technology businesses; particularly, regarding crypto assets, service/payment providers, digital wallets and open banking.
38th IBA International Financial Law Conference
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.
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