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Oct 21, 2025
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and partners have issued a joint statement expressing grave concern for Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei, who is facing an arbitrary travel ban and continued surveillance...
In this session we will debate the topic of platform v sovereign states, and dissecting who is in control in relation to communications infrastructure.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
May 25, 2023
The government-imposed lockdowns and restrictions necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, together with the changes in consumer behaviour that the virus triggered, had a radical impact on the turnover of many businesses. Those businesses often looked to their business interruption insurance to recoup their losses. In relation to such insurance claims, the United Kingdom regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in cooperation with leading insurers, launched a test case with a view to resolving some of the fundamental coverage issues arising on a selection of common market wordings. The decision in the FCA test case of course left several issues unanswered, particularly in relation to the assessment of quantum. Three recent cases have attempted to address these issues. They were brought by Stonegate (a pub chain), Greggs (a bakery chain) and Various Eateries (a group of restaurants).
Feb 05, 2026
Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of a speech he made on 6 Jan 2021 has raised legal and ethical questions, and has brought into focus potential chilling effects on freedom of speech.
IBA Global Insight June/July 2017 - Following the recent summit between American President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, Global Insight considers the reversal on protectionism and free trade, assessing the potential for a major trade war between the two global superpowers.
Ten years since Leghari v Pakistan: the state of play in international climate litigation
By Kateryna Gupalo and Kateryna Shapran. The year 2019 saw a prodigious amount of legislation amendments in Ukraine, particularly relating to combating corruption. The changes have affected the Criminal and the Criminal Procedure Codes as well as other anti-corruption regulations. New anti-corruption bodies including the High Anti-Corruption Court and the State Bureau of Investigation have also come into operation. Ukraine therefore continues to develop and implement its anti-corruption reforms.
Increasingly more protectionist policies are adopted across the globe which affects business ability to make deals (new FDI and FSR regimes, etc.) and to access markets (IMEC v. BRI, security restrictions for hardwares sales, etc.).
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Jun 07, 2022
Football 256 purported to carry out an awards ceremony via their social media channels – ‘Football 256 Best of the Season Awards’ – for the recently concluded 2020-2021 StarTimes Uganda Premier League. In response, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) threatened legal action against Football 256, the football clubs, club officials and players.
We will discuss the ethical issues for lawyers around non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and other potentially predatory litigation.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Protecting legitimate interests or perverting the course of justice?
• When, where and in what form are NDAs acceptable?
• What types of clauses are unacceptable?
• What are the ethical obligations for lawyers drafting NDAs and advising clients?
• NDAs from the perspective of one client/litigant, Zelda Perkins, who said of hers ‘It is morally lacking on every level’.
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
• Are suggestions that lawyers are facilitating frivolous litigation aimed at silencing criticism greatly exaggerated?
• How do SLAPPs align with our obligations as lawyers to promote the protection of the fundamental right of freedom of expression?
• Are we, as lawyers taking our professional and ethical obligations seriously?
• Is there a risk that legitimate claims are being branded as SLAPPs?
• What are our obligations to interrogate clients’ instructions and advise them on the risks?
2nd IBA Global Professional Ethics Symposium
Mar 10, 2021
The UK Supreme Court’s much-anticipated judgment in Halliburton Company (Appellant) v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd) (Respondent) [2020] UKSC 48 (on appeal from [2018] EWCA Civ 817) opens with the recognition of an axiom which goes to the heart of justice: “‘it is axiomatic that a judge or an arbitrator must be impartial; he or she must not be biased in favour of or against any party in a litigation or reference.
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.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
During the UNCITRAL Working Group V session in December 2020, a colloquium was held to consider whether UNCITRAL should be advised to undertake future work on applicable law (choice of law) in cross-border insolvency proceedings.
Counterfeiting and IP piracy have escalated into a global crisis, undermining economies, endangering public health, and stifling innovation. This panel will delve into the multifaceted challenges posed by modern counterfeiting and IP piracy, examining the latest global trends, enforcement actions, and technological innovations designed to combat this pervasive issue. Experts will discuss the effectiveness of current strategies and explore collaborative approaches to safeguard intellectual property rights in the 21st century.
11th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
Oct 08, 2025
The High Court in England and Wales has recently examined the use of generative artificial intelligence tools by lawyers in litigation. Two cases were referred to the High Court after it became apparent that false citations appeared in legal documents that were being relied upon by lawyers. Intentionally submitting false material in court proceedings, with the knowledge that the information is false, will amount to contempt of court. This could attract a prison sentence of up to two years. The harshness of the punishment is for good reason: deliberate interference with the administration of justice is a serious act that undermines public confidence in the legal process.
A jurisdictional analysis of acquiring and managing global client intellectual property portfolios
Initially limited to consumers’ claims, since 1 June 2018 Belgium’s class action legislation has been extended to SMEs which can now also file class action lawsuits against large companies.
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
Aug 28, 2023
This article discusses a defamation lawsuit around an initiative to equip educators with resources to teach students about sexual orientation and gender identity in the jurisdiction of Canada.
This topic will cover some recent cases in several jurisdictions, including the recent UK cases of Thatcher’s v Aldi, Marks & Spencer v Aldi, the Australian case of Hampden v Aldi, and the US case of Lululemon v Costco, where brand owners have successfully used IP rights to stop look-alike and dupe products.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Aug 12, 2021
This article provides a case summary of a recent CJEU decision on a dispute between Irish music performers, the collective management organisation and the Irish music producers’ organisation. The decision clarifies the extent of the right of performers to equitable remuneration with producers under Article 8(2) of Directive 2006/115/EC and its applicability to non-EEA performers.
This very dynamic and well-attended session enables you to select from a menu of hot topics in intellectual property, communication, media and technology sectors and participate in roundtable discussions. Topics of current interest are selected to stimulate a lively debate. Moderators on each table introduce the table topic and the participants do the rest. Background knowledge or experience within areas for discussion is not required. Our menu will include hot and "late-breaking" topics in the areas of intellectual property law, internet law and mobile technology, privacy and data protection, technology contracting and dispute resolution, arts law, media and space law. Discussion is usually around the interface of law, business, technology and culture, with a global focus. Many topics for discussion are often the subject of considerable public and media interest. In participating in the table topics, you will gain a deeper insight into these areas and be able to add your own comments. The format of the session is interactive networking. It will provide you with a great opportunity to meet many other lawyers and to discuss topics of mutual interest with them: please, do not forget your business cards and e-cards.
1. Moral rights
‘Who’s afraid of droit moral?' Paris might be the birthplace of the moral rights of the author enjoying copyright protection but the concept is worldwide and enshrined in the Berne Convention. In some anglo-saxon jurisdictions a complete waiver of moral rights is sought. The panel will discuss the effect of such waivers, with specific focus on contracts in the entertainment and software industry.
2. Distinct politics – politicians using music, names signs and logos
Political parties and politicians also need to distinguish themselves by using names, signs, music and slogans, the panel will address how the IP law and public policies ruling the political campaigns are coherent or increases the chances of conflicts of laws and whether or not the actual conflicts could be solved?
3. Generative AI
Generative AI systems pose intriguing questions to society and law. According to ChatGPT the current legal issues “include intellectual property rights, liability for AI-generated content, data privacy and security, transparency and explainability of AI systems, and ethical considerations such as bias and discrimination. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions around whether AI-generated works should be eligible for copyright protection and who should be held responsible for any potential harm caused by AI systems.” At the round table these topics, and especially copyright, data privacy and (product) liability, will be discussed.
4. Emerging technologies and AI in healthcare and life sciences – IP, legal and ethical consequences
To discuss the legal, IP, regulatory and ethical implications and consequences arising out of the use of generative AI tools in the healthcare and life sciences areas. Generative AI is evolving rapidly with the release of ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, etc. As exciting as this technology sounds in terms of the endless opportunities, it poses a number of challenges, especially in the area of medicine, healthcare, life sciences and ownership of IP rights. This roundtable proposes to discuss all these aspects and more.
5. The Importance of IP in the protection of traditional Knowledge and cultural expressions
Traditional knowledge (TK) refers to the accumulated knowledge, innovations, and practices developed and preserved by indigenous communities and local cultures over generations.
Traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) are the manifestations of traditional knowledge, folklore, and cultural heritage that are deeply rooted in the cultural and social identities of indigenous communities and traditional societies.
Genetic Resources instead refers to material found in plants, animals, and microorganisms that possess genetic information of potential value.
This session will focus on the intersection between Intellectual Property (IP), Traditional Knowledge, and Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) Participants are invited to share and exchange views on these issues including the protection of traditional medicine, appellations of origin, geographical indications and collective marks.
6. AI and the law: navigating the legal landscape of artificial intelligence with a media focus
There are several legal issues that arise from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including:
- Liability: One of the main legal issues with AI is who is responsible if an AI system causes harm. Should it be the designer or developer of the AI system, the owner of the system, or the user of the system?
- Intellectual Property: AI can create new inventions and works of art that may raise questions about who owns the intellectual property rights. For example, who owns the copyright to a song written by an AI system?
- Privacy: AI systems can collect and process vast amounts of personal data, which raises questions about data protection and privacy.
- Discrimination: There is a risk that AI systems can reinforce existing biases and discrimination in society. This raises questions about how to ensure that AI is developed and used in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.
- Regulation: The rapid pace of technological change in the AI field means that existing regulations may not be adequate. This raises questions about how to regulate AI in a way that promotes innovation while also protecting public safety and other important values.
7. Recent developments in space law
- On tourism in space.
- Ethics in space.
- Debris mitigation.
Special areas:
- Dispute resolution.
- Arbitration for space law.
- Space areas for dispute – ideas of solving them.
8. Copying anterior art work(s)
- Comment on the Warhol US Supreme court ruling and other jurisdictions rules.
What is a fake in art (and law)?
- A new law is currently discussed in France and other jurisdictions rules.
9. Open banking
At the crossroads of technology and financial regulation, open banking promises to change the way we interact with money, helping consumers gain better control and financial freedom through more flexible financial services powered by technological innovation.
Open banking, as a set of technologies, provides a method for an authorized party (like a fintech) to access a customer’s financial information (like its bank account) in the same way that the authorizing customer can, whether it is by looking at the information, or initiating payments on behalf of the customer.
The way in which countries have dealt with the regulatory challenges of this fast-changing environment is vastly different, and the success of any legal design over another to support the growth of this market while fostering financial inclusion and protecting consumers privacy is still yet to be determined.
This roundtable seeks to discuss:
- What is open banking.
- Regulatory driven and industry driven approaches to open banking.
- Evolution from open banking to open finance to open data.
- New capabilities of APIs, beyond payments.
- Points to consider when advising FinTech companies in the open banking sector.
- Privacy challenges on the implementation of an open banking environment.
10. Learning to be lawful: Understanding Competition Law in an Algorithmic Era
Implications of algorithms in terms of competition liability and the use of more advanced (i.e. machine learning) algorithms have been heavily debated since the publication of the final report on the E-commerce sector inquiry in May 2017 in the EU. Although the topic has been popular among scholars, there have been a scarcity of case law since then. However it seems that competition authorities have started picking up on harms to competition (and consumers) arising from algorithmic systems again. For example, in the paper that was published in 2021, the Competition Market Authority (UK) (CMA) reminded that they will 'monitor developments in the application of machine learning … to ensure that they do not lead to anti-competitive behaviour or consumer detriment' as part of the new ex-ante regime for digital markets. Recently the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) also decided that the technology platforms, Naver and Kakao, engaged in an unlawful algorithm manipulation. In these cases the KFTC have also tested their abilities to detect and prove anticompetitive effects of algorithms.
Some of the issues we propose to discuss:
- The role of algorithms in anti-competitive practices (e.g. algorithmic collusion, exclusionary practices) and the main legal questions they pose for practitioners (e.g. liability).
- The reasons of why there have been only a few cases on anticompetitive use of algorithms and whether KFTC's decisions can potentially turn the tide.
- Advising clients on mitigation of risk associated with the use of algorithms.
11. AI and data privacy / sports and e-sports data
This round table would look at the treatment of personal data in the context of sports and e-sports, focussing on Project Red Card and claims that data companies are using players' personal data without the right to do so. Speakers from the UK and one other jurisdiction (possibly North American) will outline arguments for and against the rights of players – and the interests of data, betting and gaming and e-sports companies. With sports data at the core of huge business valuations, might data rights (rather than IP rights in databases) be the next battlefield?
Advising clients on mitigation of risk associated with the use of algorithms.
12. Auditing AI - How to address the risks of bias and discrimination in your AI tools
As AI becomes more sophisticated, companies are increasingly relying on it to power everything from enterprise systems to marketing campaigns. However, several companies have been burned by AI products that have been released into the public and later demonstrated bias or discriminatory results (who remembers Microsoft’s Twitter chatbot?). In addition to the potential for legal liability, AI bias can also result in brand and reputational damage. To stay ahead of these issues, companies should be implementing programs to audit the use of AI in their tools. In this roundtable, we will discuss the regulations and guidelines we can leverage to create frameworks for auditing AI, the key stakeholders who should have a role in the process, and the checkpoints and checklists that companies are leveraging to help their teams understand how to identify and address these risks.
13. Global tech legal showdown
This session will look at the trends in global technology disputes with regional expert commentary into current litigation in UK, EU, US, Australia and Asia (Latam could also be included). The session will also provide some useful legal and practical insights for non-litigators –commercial tech lawyers on how to minimize the risk of their tech agreements being subjected to regulatory or court scrutiny.
14. Transactions in the Metaverse
- Same as in a “traditional” Internet environment?
- How to best protect “ownership”.
- Use of NFTs.
Participant to the roundtable may expect to get a better understanding of the differences between transactions in the Metaverse and traditional transactions, including under the legal, operational and commercial angles. Also, the question of forum shopping is of a renewed acute nature, since transactions in the Metaverse are likely to see various Courts, in various countries, rule that they have jurisdiction over these cases, which is likely to lead to new difficulties. Participants will discuss how to tackle these aspects, after having also laid out the various use cases of NFTs.
By engaging with experts and discussing these issues with other participants, they will be able to identify potential solutions to these challenges and gain a better understanding of how to navigate them. Overall, the roundtable provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their knowledge of the metaverse and NFTs from a legal and operational perspective, learn about best practices, and network with other professionals in the field.
15. Digital market act and digital service act: a blueprint for global digital regulation
This table will discuss new EU legislation that has been adopted, and that is still in proposal stage, as part of the EU Digital Single Market and Digital Decade strategies, with an emphasis not only on risks but also opportunities, and the challenges presented to in-house lawyers. Laws discussed would include the DSA, DMA and AI Act, but also lesser-known laws like the Platform Work Directive and the proposals regarding product liability.
16. Low Earth orbit satellite services to rule the world?
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
Feb 10, 2026
This article analyses the Ninth Circuit’s July 31 2025 decision in Epic v Google and the Ninth Circuit’s willingness to bless forward-looking remedies in the regulation of Big Tech.
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IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Dec 15, 2021
This article looks at a few considerations and concerns that arise in the interplay between, on the one hand, privacy and data protection, and on the other, the protection of public health, the employer’s right to control and its duty of safety.
Join the Host Committee for a wonderful dinner at this neo-classical palace, built in the first half of the 19th century and was chosen as the residence for the Portuguese royal family when Luís I (1838–1889) became king and married a Portuguese princess, Maria Pia of Savoy (1847–1911).
38th IBA International Financial Law Conference
Jul 06, 2021
Whether or not a contractor or sub-contractor has complied with a contractual claim notification provision is often a highly contested issue in construction disputes given its potential to be determinative of the parties’ claims. The Hong Kong Court of Appeal’s recent judgment in Maeda Corp v Bauer Hong Kong, which adopts arguably the strictest approach to claim notification provisions among common law jurisdictions, should therefore be of interest to contractors and sub-contractors operating under Hong Kong law and other common law governed construction contracts. This article provides an overview of the dispute before considering its practical implications for contractual drafting and the performance of construction contracts.
Moderators
Ron Cheng Drew & Napier, Singapore
Jeremy Lam Deacons, Hong Kong SAR
Sandra Lu LLinks, Shanghai
Roundtable topic four: ETFs passive/active (trends in ETF manufacturing strategies)
• What are the trends in exchange-traded fund (ETF) manufacturing strategies?
IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
Apr 04, 2024
With an increasing number of litigants seeking their day in court, securing an effective, fair and fast resolution to disputes has never been more challenging. The decision of the Court of Appeal in England and Wales, in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil, confirms the integral role ADR and mediation play in effectively resolving disputes for parties. In showing positive treatment towards ADR and overturning Halsey, the Court has both encouraged parties to think strategically when approaching complex dispute resolution and also supported parties seeking to resolve disputes in a cost effective and fair manner.
- Austria: cum/ex Supreme Administrative Court VwGH 28 June 2022 Ro 2022/13/0002
- Canada: exchange of info Levett v CRA
- Denmark: Beneficial ownership EU law C-116/16 T Danmark and C-117/16 Y Denmark ApS.
12th Annual London Finance and Capital Markets Conference
Apr 19, 2021
In Halliburton v Chubb,1 the UK Supreme Court has handed down a keenly awaited judgment, clarifying the circumstances where an arbitrator must disclose their appointment in separate arbitrations involving overlapping subject matter and a common party.
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)?
9th Biennial Conference on Construction Projects from Conception to Completion
Mar 10, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is a global organisation, based in the UK, which trains, certifies and regulates arbitration practitioners. Like several other international arbitration bodies, CIArb was granted permission to intervene in the Supreme Court case of Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance.
DiversityInclusionHumanRightsRuleOfLawIn 1857, in the case of Dred Scott v Sandford 60 US 393, a majority of the United States Supreme Court delivered one of the clearest examples of a judiciary breaching the rule of law.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The final judgment in a line of authority described as the most important for the international arbitration community in a decade was handed down on 27 November 2020 by the UK Supreme Court ([2020] UKSC 48).
The Court found that arbitrators have a duty to disclose appointments in overlapping arbitrations, that the arbitrator in the relevant arbitration breached this duty, and that an appearance of bias might well have existed at a point in time.
Moreover, recently, the UK Supreme Court delivered significant judgments on the law governing the arbitration clause and the power of English judges to issue anti-suit injunctions in the context of foreign-seat arbitration (Enka v. Chubb [2020] UKSC 38 and UniCredit Bank v. RusChemAlliance [2024] UKSC 30).
IBA Arb40 Symposium - The continuous pursuit of legitimisation and optimisation of international arbitration
Oct 29, 2025
Guatemala’s framework for enforcing foreign judicial and arbitration awards has remained largely unchanged since the 20th century, emphasising reciprocity, public policy limits, and a strict bar on enforcing judgments issued in absentia or involving in rem actions. While foreign court judgments face significant enforcement barriers, Guatemala strongly supports arbitration (being a party to the New York and Inter-American Conventions and adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law), making arbitration a reliable option for resolving cross-border disputes.
- The global ESG regulatory landscape
- Cross-jurisdictional comparison of ESG labels
- Challenges in compliance for multi-jurisdictional asset managers
- How real is greenwashing - enforcement trends
- Is stewardship impactful
- ESG in private v. mutual funds
35th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
Oct 29, 2025
This case is an example of borrowers seeking to imply duties of good faith and rationality into banking contracts. It is one of a number of recent cases which have considered contractual discretion in the context of financial services.
What is the future for retail parks v shopping centres and will we see more repurposing of retail destinations?
15th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Oct 08, 2025
The Supreme Court determined that section 213 of the UK’s Insolvency Act 1986 is to be construed in such a way as to include third parties, while restored companies bear an evidentiary burden of proof in limitation disputes. The interpretation of the term ‘outsider’, as applied by the Supreme Court, has nuanced implications for the legal nexus between third parties and fraudulent corporate conduct. The judgment of the Supreme Court builds on earlier jurisprudence, but refines ‘outsiders’ such as brokers, financial intermediaries and advisers who are now to be considered in civil fraud cases.
Topics to Include:
• Role of counsel in guiding sponsors on transactional management involving the management of conflicts in continuation funds in light of ADIC v EMG (2025)
24th Annual International Conference on Private Investment Funds
Jul 01, 2022
This article, by former Judge President of South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court, Dennis Davis, examines the decision of South Africa’s Constitutional Court in the Mediclinic case, which concerned a proposed merger in the private healthcare sector involving hospitals in relatively small towns. The Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the majority of the Competition Appeal Court, which found that because medical care in Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp did not fall within the same local market, the merger did not give rise to the problem of a substantial lessening of competition in the local market. The article concludes that whilst the Constitutional Court’s emphasis on the role that the Constitution must play in the interpretation of provisions of the Competition Act is to be applauded, and this case will doubtless influence the interpretation of the Competition Act in future litigation, the right to healthcare in section 27 of the Constitution is not a jurisprudential war cry, and its application must still depend on the facts of the case. The decision may invite the Competition Commission to invoke the Constitution, almost without fetter, and reduce the Competition Appeal Court’s jurisdiction considerably so as to render the Competition Commission far less accountable than should be the case in a dispensation based on the rule of law.
This session explores what effective corporate governance looks like in 2025:
- Core principles and governance codes across Africa eg, King v in RSA as the benchmark of Corporate Governance practices in Africa?
Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning
In its recent decision in the case of Eiser Infrastructure Limited and Energia Solar Luxemburg S.à r.l. v Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No ARB/13/36), an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ad hoc committee annulled the underlying award in its entirety, considering that the claimants’ appointed arbitrator had a conflict of interest.
Just like cars require regular inspections—whether it’s the MOT in the UK, the revisione in Italy, the TÜV in Germany, or the ITV in Spain—leaders, too, need a periodic check-up.
9th Global Entrepreneurship Conference
By Ally Bolour. Queer equality, though a global goal, is a journey best travelled locally. The United States remains a leader in this march, yet our community experiences multiple and often daily challenges in our attempt to reach our destination. The separation of state and church is enshrined in the US Constitution, yet too often, we witness courts and governments apply exceptions to this supreme law of the land. We must remain vigilant and vocal as we march forward to true equality.
This session will update the work of the UNCITRAL Working Group V as related to insolvency and civil asset tracing and recovery tools, while canvassing the availability and practical application of insolvency tools and remedies in the Americas.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Mar 04, 2022
Given the importance of the Model Law and the New York Convention in the world of arbitration, any guidance from a top level court on how Article 34 should function may be of interest to a world-wide audience.
UNCITRAL Working Group V has started a project which may provide recommendations and the European Union is considering developing an instrument regarding asset tracing.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Mar 15, 2020
By Samar Abbas. Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (Formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd)
Tax rulings issued by 2 or more countries in a single procedure (ICAP of OECD and ETAX of EU)
Transfer of functions across borders where employees move
Intercompany financing: dissecting the findings in HMRC v. Blackrock and Singtel (Federal Court of Australia) cases)
Data collection and sale by related companies
12th Annual London Finance and Capital Markets Conference
The use of alternative dispute resolution in labour matters was a rarity in Zimbabwe until the country introduced a new statutory instrument under the Labour Act. The new statutory provisions introduced a raft of measures into the law and brought about changes to the usual procedure.
- New developments on the arbitrability of disputes in Singapore after decision of Singapore Court of Appeal in Anupam Mittal v Westbridge Ventures II Investment Holdings
- Shareholder disputes, trust disputes, etc: limits to arbitrability (eg, India)
- Preliminary objections to challenge the validity of arbitration proceedings; multi-tier clauses (mandatory mediation), etc
- What will experiential luxury look like in a post pandemic world?
25th Annual IBA Arbitration Day: 25 years together and now? Building the arbitration model for tomorrow
Jul 21, 2025
This article discusses the recent UK Supreme Court judgment in El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC. This was a case in which the appellants sought to restrict the scope of section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (a provision to protect creditors from transactions at an undervalue for the purposes of prejudicing creditors) by seeking a finding that it did not apply when a debtor caused their company to dispose of company assets. After providing some historical context, this article briefly summarises the reasoning of the Supreme Court before discussing some of the implications.
In particular, the session will reference the work underway by UNCITRAL Working Group V on the topic of civil asset tracing and recovery in insolvency proceedings, and UNCITRAL insolvency texts, such as:
- the 1997 UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency;
- the 2018 UNCITRAL Model Law on Recognition and Enforcement of Insolvency-Related Judgments; and
- the 2019 UNCITRAL Model Law on Enterprise Group Insolvency.
IBA Asset Recovery Conference
Jan 19, 2024
In the recent case of Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC [2023] UKSC 25 in England, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Quincecare duty of care does not extend to circumstances where a customer gives explicit instructions to a bank to make a payment. This article considers the Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC case in more detail, revisiting the Quincecare duty of care owed by banks and the position at law going forward, including as a result of changes to laws and guidelines that have arisen in light of the facts in this case to address advance push payment fraud. It looks at key considerations for business customers and banks to ensure that they take proactive measures to align themselves with the evolving legal landscape.
A panel of experts will debate several timely issues relating to multilateral development bank (MDB) debarment and exclusion, including:
• The implications of Rosenkrantz et al v Inter-American Development Bank (3 June 2022) for MDB investigations and decisions, such as how systems are not contractually based.
19th Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference
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