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The panel addressed the challenges posed by modern families, but also new types of assets that can be part of international estates, such as digital assets and cryptocurrencies. The law of the administration of such international estates can be a jungle when taking into consideration modern family ties and concepts, as well as these new types of assets that can be treated differently (if at all) by various jurisdictions.
Financial management: how to sustain and grow your firm. The delicate balance between revenue, investment and partner compensation.
Law Firm Management Committee Latin America Conference - Building the law firm of the future
In February, President Trump authorized the release of a controversial memo by the Republican House Intelligence Committee chair Devin Nunes. The memo attacked the FBI for allegedly relying mainly and surreptitiously on Democrat-funded private intelligence to set in motion the Russia investigation. The President also tried, unsuccessfully, to block the release of the House Democrats’ rebuttal stating that the FBI disclosed the partisan source of its information, and had significant independent bases for su
Building the Law Firm of the Future
A webinar presented by the IBA Taxes Committee, 3 September 2020, 1500 – 1615 BST
At their most serious, tax crimes are prosecuted as fraud. Even the mere non-filing of a return can be treated by the Revenue Agency as evidence of the intent to evade taxes. In recent years, Italy has experienced many famous investigations relevant to tax crimes against corporations and other jurisdictions have their challenges as well. The criminal offenses charged by the Prosecution Service have been extremely various: permanent establishment issues, unfaithful tax declarations, VAT tax evasions, false invoicing, tax frauds and many others, including cross-border problems (eg, legal privilege in the execution of a European investigation order). The defense strategy in case of tax crimes is peculiar, given both the high specialisation required by this particular kind of crimes and the number of players involved (Tax Police, Revenue Agency and Public Prosecutor). The panel will address a number of issues arising from these investigations, with the perspective of the defense counsel, of the Prosecutor’s Office, of the General Counsel and of the technical expert.
26th Annual Transnational Crime Conference
A conversation with experienced mediators about the magic of mediation - sharing some of the “secrets” of the trade and discussing different approaches to different dispute scenarios.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Jun 12, 2024
The new Foreign State Immunity Law 2023 of the People’s Republic of China came into force on 1 January 2024. This shifts the country (as well as its special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau) away from absolute state immunity to restrictive state immunity, bringing it more in line with the relatively prevalent practice among the international community. This article discusses the status of state immunity in public international law, analyses the new law’s provisions and examines practical challenges that will be faced by those seeking to utilise this law to enforce judgments or awards against foreign states and state entities, and the new law’s innovations that go beyond the United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property of 2004 and the UK State Immunity Act 1978.
In-house antitrust counsel will discuss their current challenges, what they expect from outside counsel, and tell us their wishlist for the future.
17th Annual IBA Competition Mid-Year Conference
Dec 03, 2025
The life sciences sector in Paraguay, which includes pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and other regulated industries, is subject to an increasingly demanding regulatory environment. Competent authorities are strengthening control mechanisms, positioning them as strategic tools to ensure regulatory compliance. In this context, private sector regulatory teams play a key role in managing complaints, anticipating risks and aligning operations with the legal requirements, while integrating robust compliance practices and internal policies. This article assesses the relevant regulatory trends, reporting mechanisms and the evolution of the in-house regulatory team as a strategic actor within the life sciences environment.
Investor–state mediation: From IBA to ICSID – the road ahead
Jun 02, 2025
Pharmaceutical regulations in Uruguay and Paraguay have undergone significant changes aimed at strengthening oversight, streamlining the approval of innovative medicines and adapting to technological advancements. Constant change, international cooperation and the use of reliance mechanisms aim to optimise the management of pharmaceutical products and reduce approval times. Projections point towards greater regulatory harmonisation, which will enhance the sector’s competitiveness and improve access to innovative treatments. These developments contribute to the consolidation of a more dynamic regulatory framework, aligned with international standards, thus boosting system efficiency and ensuring the safe availability of medicines.
The Covid-19 pandemic has propelled mediators and parties, ready or not, into the virtual word. This shift in practice has highlighted comparative advantages of online mediation and also exposed its limits. This session will explore the psychology of mediation at a distance and consider how mediators and mediation counsel are adapting to the digital world.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Aug 01, 2025
IBA Global Insight - human rights news and analysis from the IBA
The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (New York, 2018) (the "Singapore Convention on Mediation") was adopted on 20 December 2018 and was open for signature on 7 August 2019. 55 states have signed the Convention with 9 states having ratified. The Convention has been described as the “Missing Third Piece in the International Dispute Resolution Enforcement Framework”. This session will explore the need for and style of ethical guidelines or standards for mediation under this regime and how they will operate. The Mediation Committee is working on a project to develop international standards and will share progress with the audience.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Feb 17, 2023
This article will outline the development of China’s restrictions on the cross-border transfer of personal information (PI export), detailing PI export mechanisms provided by the Personal Information Protection Law. It will also explain the practical implications of the restrictions.
The best disputes are those that don’t happen. Our panel will discuss emerging mechanisms being employed in different countries to identify the sources of conflict early, and prevent them from being transformed into disputes.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Sep 27, 2023
The rise in popularity of generative artificial intelligence (‘generative AI’) has ignited the discussion on whether junior employees can be replaced by it. Some have gone to the extent of questioning whether professionals, such as lawyers, can also be replaced by generative AI. Is it wise to replace junior employees or lawyers with generative AI? What factors should be considered before deploying generative AI tools in your business? To consider these questions, we first need to understand the basic workings of generative AI and what it can offer. Fundamentally, AI is intelligence that is not biological. The general understanding is that machines will be ascribed with this intelligence. These machines have the ability to interpret, learn from and process external data in a way that is similar to the capabilities of the human mind. Generative AI is a type of AI program that generates content from a data set. It uses deep learning, a type of machine learning system that behaves like a neural network to simulate the functions of a human brain. In other words, it can mimic human intelligence by exhibiting analytical skills to create new content. Not only can generative AI be utilised in chatbot programs to create text, but it can also be used in programs that can create images, sound or videos. This article will consider two major forms of generative AI, in the context of risks to businesses: chatbots using generative pre-trained transformer technology programs; and image generating programs.
An open meeting of the Mediation Committee held to discuss matters of interest and future activities.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Jul 08, 2025
Mediation is on the rise internationally as a means to settle disputes in a cost-effective manner. Chinese parties appear to be increasingly interested in mediation as an option. This article examines the evolving landscape of mediation in China and internationally. It considers how mediation for Chinese parties is evolving and whether mediation is a good option for Chinese parties in cross-border disputes. Commercial mediation has seen remarkable growth, bolstered by a supportive PRC judicial system and legislative initiatives encouraging parties to find harmonious ways to resolve disputes. The article analyses the three primary types of mediation in China: people’s mediation, administrative mediation, and commercial mediation. It also looks at mediation rules and proceedings in common law jurisdictions, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States. The article anecdotally considers the cultural elements, emphasising the Chinese parties’ preference for evaluative mediation styles as a reflection of civil law. Through case studies of international disputes involving Chinese and US parties, the article illustrates the practical dynamics of mediation involving Chinese parties and underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity in international mediation. As Chinese parties continue to go global, mediation is emerging as an attractive option for efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution. This analysis assesses whether the promotion of mediation is yielding tangible outcomes and explores the future of mediation involving Chinese and foreign parties.
Buoyed by evolving global economic interactivity and driven by the initiative of such institutions as ICSID and UNCITRAL, Investor-State Mediation has become a growing staple of the ADR lexicon and feature of investment dispute management.
This session will feature institution representatives, legal counsel, and mediators who, together, will;
- Address current international developments
- Consider new mediation provisions being adopted in bilateral and multilateral investment treaties
- Provide practice updates on the use of mediation in Investor-State disputes
Expect a lively exchange around one of the hottest sectors in international dispute resolution
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Dec 04, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly in China, with the number of patents and the size of the market both ranking highly among countries. However, this rapid development has posed new challenges to the legal framework, ethical norms and social governance, prompting China to continuously adjust and improve the relevant regulatory system.
Nov 29, 2022
The IBA, Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice and the Coordination Centre for Legal Aid Provision have announced a joint Memorandum of Understanding setting out terms of support for free legal aid provision in ensuring the effective representation of cases concerning war crimes.
24th Annual IBA Arbitration Day
Jul 01, 2025
The IBA and the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at Leiden Law School have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding extending their partnership regarding the organising of the IBA ICC Moot Court Competition.
Officers of the IBA Mediation Committee are expected to attend.
By invitation only: IBA Mid-Year Leadership Meetings 2023
By Yi-An (Ann) Lai. Alipay and the impact of e-payment systems resulting in new regulations in China and other jurisdictions.
Including the status of the Singapore Convention and mediation guidelines for international commercial disputes.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Feb 24, 2023
Ukraine one year on: IBA reiterates condemnation of Russia’s invasion and looks ahead
Tackling the challenges posed by the dispute resolution protocols provided under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) in relation to the Singapore Convention on mediated settlement.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Feb 06, 2023
As an organisation at the forefront of promoting and protecting the rule of law and international justice, the IBA has had a duty to support Ukraine and its legal profession, institutions, infrastructure and population as a whole since the start of the Russia–Ukraine war in February 2022.
€90
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
May 06, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has released the next episode in its Inspirational Legal Women podcast. It features Alessandra Nascimento Silva e Figueiredo Mourão, founding partner of Nascimento e Mourão Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil.
Online mediation has changed the practice of mediation. Artificial Intelligence has the potential to revolutionise it. This session will explore the intersection of mediation and technology with an emphasis on psychological effects on mediation participants. Does online mediation make mediation fairer? Can digital mediators build rapport with parties? Can AI ever do what a mediator does? We will discuss these issues and more with specialists in mediation, psychology and technology.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Oct 12, 2022
Meet the members from the IBA Latin American Regional Forum: Jaime Carey, Moira Huggard-Caine, Marcela Hughes, Fernando Pelaez Pier, Daniel del Rio and Adriana Castro
There are as many ways of dealing with conflict as there are forms of conflict. Some choose to litigate as a means of resolving a conflict, others deal with conflict by taking up arms. Can you and should you seek to pursue commercial relationships and negotiate with an adversary? During, and even after, armed conflicts end trust is eroded and motives are questioned. Should parties engaged in commercial ventures try to negotiate in this dynamic, can mediation provide any answers? And what role does culture play in understanding these issues?
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
May 20, 2025
An insightful discussion with Imbi Jürgen
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
May 22, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has released the latest instalment of its Inspirational Legal Women podcast series, featuring Imbi Jürgen, the Vice-President of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) and…
A discussion on how to design, build, operate and maintain sustainable mediation systems that actually improve access to justice and the rule of law.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Mar 03, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has launched the podcast series ‘Inspirational Legal Women’. The series encourages inspirational IBA members with interesting careers and remarkable stories to…
Ticket price: £157
Please note attendance is only possible for those aged 21 and above.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
An insightful discussion with IBA Secretary General, Deborah Enix-Ross
Is there a nexus between the two, a point where mediation intersects with the interests of public policy? This session will discuss.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Hyeonseo Lee escaped from North Korea in 1997, spending ten years in China evading the authorities before gaining asylum in South Korea. She talks to IBA Executive Director Mark Ellis about her experiences growing up, her journey and her mission to help the North Korean people
HumanRightsThe last decade has seen an explosion of content on social and traditional media designed to sow misinformation and social division. Whether tied to Covid, elections, climate change, nationalism, or other hot button issues, the content - some of it deliberately generated by rival states for geopolitical advantage - is fuelling such divorced realities that it threatens international stability. In response, many countries are considering or have implemented laws and regulations to control "misinformation" online. But is it possible for the law to distinguish between weaponized misinformation and the organic dialogue necessary for the democratic process? Can the law provide a response without infringing on fundamental human rights? Or do these cures pose greater risks than the disease?
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Apr 04, 2025
An insightful discussion with Lucie Allen
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
May 27, 2021
A report on a session which discussed UK banks banking in the EU and EU banks banking in the UK, and asked whether third country banks (ie, non-UK/non-EU banks) are in a better position.
€90
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Jun 18, 2025
An insightful discussion with Adeola Sunmola
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Oct 27, 2022
The IBA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine on cooperation to ensure accountability for war crimes and other international crimes including the crime of aggression, genocide and conflict-related sexual violence.
With the recent advance of generative artificial intelligence (AI), an increasing number of service providers, platforms and apps rely on AI as part of their working processes. However, just like humans, AI systems tend to be or become ‘biased’. This bias affects the media industry on many levels. Entertainment media giants such as Netflix use AI systems to enhance their efficiency but are now also experiencing the negative side-effects of AI bias. The power of media as the ‘Fourth Estate’ is well-known and this session, just a few days after the US presidential election, will examine how AI bias may affect election outcomes and the risks that AI bias may pose in the news media. In addition, the panel will examine what tech companies can do (and indeed do) to prevent and control bias when designing AI systems. Finally, the legal risks concerning AI bias specific to these industry practices will also be assessed, in light of the new AI legislation.
The AI battlefields - How to navigate and overcome the legal challenges
Apr 22, 2022
This article discusses the recent SEC case involving PwC and highlights the wider implications for intermediary institutions providing professional services in a tightened regulatory and enforcement regime in China’s banking and financial sector.
Ticket price: £151
Please note attendance is only possible for those aged 21 and above.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
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