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Aug 13, 2021
Brazil takes a step further towards its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulation within the realm of FATF-GAFI directives and bind notaries, registrars, intermediaries and advisors in real estate transactions.
This session will be a review and discussion of key terms in joint venture agreements between investors and developers.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
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9th Global Entrepreneurship Conference
May 11, 2023
Technology linked to health and fitness is big business. But the abundant data privacy issues are leading to increasing numbers of enforcement actions.
In-house counsel are the ultimate connoisseurs of legal services, setting the bar high for their panel law firms. They expect nothing short of a legal "Michelin-star" experience—impeccable service, a nuanced understanding of their business landscape, and solutions served with a side of strategic foresight. Like a tough restaurant critic, they have a knack for identifying any hint of complacency or generic product. So, for law firms aiming to make the cut, it's not just about legal chops; it's about delivering a superlative experience that leaves them craving your counsel again and again.
On today's menu:
Appetizer
- The fundamentals of a successful pitch
- The movement of AI and technology from value-add and differentiator to table stakes
Main Course
- How to approach fees, the use of AFAs, and the difference between price and value
- The importance of business acumen and industry insight
- Changing client demands on topics such as diversity, ESG, privacy and data security
Something Sweet
-What sets you apart from your competitors
-How to keep your client once you have won the pitch
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
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.
Jun 05, 2023
This article provides an introduction to the Damages in International Arbitration (DIA) app, an interactive web application prepared by the ICCA-ASIL Task Force on Damages following five years of work. It has been prepared on the basis of the author’s contribution at the 2022 IBA Day Istanbul in March 2022 in the panel chaired by Mark Friedman and including David Dearman and Smitha Menon. The DIA guides users through the key legal, quantitative and procedural issues implicated by quantifying damages in international arbitration. The article is illustrated with some screen shots from the DIA web application and also refers to Friedman’s presentation on the suggested Quantum Academy (see pages 69–78).
An interactive crisis management session exploring money laundering and economic sanction risks as they bite upon the operations of a multijurisdictional law firm.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
Mar 10, 2024
Focusing on beating your adversary and 'winning the mediation' rather than obtaining the best result for your client ignores the nature of negotiation—agreement is voluntary.
IBA Young Lawyers M&A Forum 2025
The Business Crime Committee provides a forum for members to discuss, address, and advocate on emerging white-collar crime issues. The Committee’s goal is to promote awareness of the growing significance of novel tactics. Recent focuses include international cooperation in criminal matters, money laundering, cybercrime, internal investigations, and legal frameworks against bribery and corruption in global transactions. Membership benefits include opportunities to publish articles and content, attending educational conferences and networking with business crime lawyers and opportunities for sourcing referrals to experts in foreign jurisdictions and attorneys.
As the global community struggled to contain the Covid-19 pandemic throughout 2020, various international governments incorporated new data-driven technologies within their suite of regulatory tools to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Asia is today leading the way for the issuance of CBDCs but what are the ramifications for payments, monetary policy and financial stability and what will the future of money as we know it be?
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The mission of the Committee is to address issues of particular interest to start ups, owner-managed, closely held and family businesses and their legal advisors, and to organisations with ambitions for growth. The Committee's aim is to provide a focus for the different needs of ownership, management and financing of such organisations. Particular focus is placed on: management and ownership issues, finance and the raising of tier one and two capital, shareholder issues and agreements, business succession plans, exit planning, relationships with outside investors, protection of minority interests, dispute monitoring and resolution, the role of professionals in management and advisory roles and relevant issues arising from tax, employment, real estate, estate planning and family law.
China has witnessed continuing progress in personal data protection laws as well as the tightening of law enforcement in this field. Recently the authorities’ spotlight has been on mobile applications or apps, which are the most popular way that businesses collect personal information. Chinese authorities have adopted the carrot and stick approach by cajoling app operators into following the best practice, while aggressively going after violators to curb illegal apps
The good news is that more firms are taking wellbeing more seriously but are we doing enough and what do the associates think? Money is no longer the solution to attracting and retaining talent.
IBA 6th Asia Law Firm Management Event - Leadership Masterclass
On 3 June 2020, a Court of Labor Appeals in Uruguay rendered the first local decision on enforcement of an arbitration provision between Uber and a driver using its app.
Experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities of real-time transaction monitoring, AI-driven analytics, evolving legal frameworks, including for cross-border asset recovery and international collaboration in the current global enforcement landscape.
21st Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference
This paper is based on a presentation at an interactive session during the International Construction Projects Committee (ICP) Working Weekend in Athens in May 2019 during which the participants considered what should happen in different scenarios where a project falls into serious delay and parties disagree about whether or not an extension of time ought to be awarded. The presentation imitated life in that earlier activities (presentations and coffee breaks) had overrun
This session will explore:
• the origin of the value for money regime;
• UK consumer duty;
• EU retail investment strategy: where are we now?
IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
Feb 08, 2022
Comprising experts in the technical aspects of financial crime regulation and international law frameworks led by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Experts Subcommittee of the IBA Regulation of Lawyers' Compliance Committee includes private practice, academic and in-house counsel specialists.
Join us for a lively, interactive debate about recent and hot topics and trends in the real estate markets. Topics will include:
• Social media and real estate
• Smart use of AI by real estate lawyers: efficiency, quality of results, confidentiality
• Real estate and money laundering
• Major issue causing concern in the real estate industry in 2024
• Trends in leisure industry
• Offices: worldwide trends
• Restrictions on foreign real estate ownership: how liberal is your county?
• Private ownership in real estate: direct or indirect holding?
14th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Mar 22, 2022
As global powers grapple to contain the Ukraine crisis, Global Insight assesses whether the conflict could be a watershed moment for international anti-corruption efforts and the fight against autocracy.
Many lawyers are active in the IBA because they want to make an impact on legal issues as well as on public policy issues affecting their practice areas. This is an interactive session on key projects of the Bar Issues Commission and the Legal Policy and Research Unit which span a wide range of areas from legal ethics (the ‘Gatekeepers’ project), climate and gender representation, to artificial intelligence, legal tech competence and professional wellbeing.
This is an opportunity for you and for your Committee, firm, bar or organisation to participate, voice your thoughts and apply innovative ideas for potential future collaborations.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
IBA Global Insight August/September 2017. Creditors have descended on yet another Latin American country, Venezuela, as its economy unravels. After various unsuccessful efforts to regulate sovereign debt restructuring globally in recent years, Global Insight assesses what the future has in store for the country and the region.
Accordingly, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on various professions, including Lawyers, Accountants, Financial advisers, Trustee service providers and Real Estate dealers to do more to prevent financial crime.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
IBA Global Insight August September 2017 - ‘We’re going to build the wall’ ranked among President Trump’s most recognisable election campaign slogans. But, even the highest wall can’t stem the flow of dirty dollars sustaining the drug cartels. The epic HSBC case shows the limits of the United States’ unique approach to money laundering.
The role of ESG in investment management has been under scrutiny. How do investment managers factor ESG criteria into decision-making? Does ESG lead to better investment outcomes? Is there a correlation between ESG principles and financial performance? How has ESG impacted the investment management approach for different kinds of investors? This panel will look at investment management from the perspective of investment funds, financial institutions, rating agencies and invested companies to discuss the evolution of ESG as it relates to investment management as well as expectations for the future.
ESG: the role of lawyers today and in the future
Nov 10, 2022
Over the past few years, digital lending apps (DLAs) have greatly aided both business users and retail customers in India. However, to curb growing malpractice and the misuse of customers’ personal data, on 2 September 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued official guidelines to restrict the activities and improve the oversight of DLAs. All RBI regulated entities have until 30 November 2022 to put in place adequate systems and processes to ensure that all their digital loans are in compliance with the new guidelines.
In this session, seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experts will share lessons learned regarding financial mechanisms that tend to work well in M&A deals and pitfalls that may be encountered along the way.
The session will cover issues including:
• Contractual options for managing changes in the financial condition of a target prior to closing;
• pros and cons of these options from buy- and sell-side perspectives;
• current trends in adjustment mechanisms; and
• sample cases illustrating the practical application of different mechanisms.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Apr 23, 2025
The back-and-forth on trade tariffs stirs up financial markets and deepens recession fears around the world. But what does a looming trade war mean for real estate? At this year’s real estate investment conference in London, Jennet Siebrits, who heads Global Commercial Real Estate Services’ (CBRE) UK market research team, shares her insights into what might be ahead of us. It is a long-standing tradition for the real estate investment conference to start with a macro-economic and geo-political outlook. The conference, organised by the IBA Real Estate Section and supported by the European Regional Forum (ERF), is being held for the 15th time in London this year.
This session is dedicated to sharing this winning formula with you so that you can implement it in your practice immediately.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Mar 03, 2023
The UK government is introducing further measures aimed at stamping out the flow of ‘dirty money’ being laundered through the country’s economy via shady companies. In-House Perspective considers the potentially significant implications for businesses – and their in-house counsel.
The advent of digital assets has ushered significant changes in the global financial landscape, offering innovative solutions while also posing compliance challenges, particularly with respect to money laundering and corruption. This panel will examine complexities in regulating digital assets – given risk factors such as anonymity, global accessibility, decentralisation and lack of effective oversight – and impacts on combating illicit financial activities. Experts from diverse backgrounds will discuss current regulatory frameworks, challenges and best practices, as well as recent enforcement activity and possible strategies for leveraging the regulation of digital assets to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-corruption efforts.
20th Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference
Mar 18, 2022
As Russia’s war against Ukraine rages and allegations of war crimes grow, gathering evidence that can later be used in a court of law to bring any transgressors to justice becomes ever more necessary. To this end, the eyeWitness to Atrocities app is being used in Ukraine to capture potential evidence of crimes committed in a verifiable format to be submitted in future cases.
Interview with a forethinking keynote speaker about the Real Estate market and its financing.
14th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Oct 21, 2022
Enforcement is rightly recognised as a key advantage of arbitration. That advantage has either been preserved or amplified in post-Brexit England. This article considers four significant changes in that regard. First, the English Courts are no longer bound by the recent judgments of the CJEU regarding the incompatibility of investment treaty arbitration with EU law. Second, the English Courts may have broader powers to compel arbitration. Third, it remains the case that the UK remains a party to the New York Convention in relation to enforcement of awards. Finally, England may be a favourable destination for enforcement of awards against sanctioned assets. Accordingly, Brexit is likely to be a big win for Arbitration.
An overview of Lisbon's real estate from the Tagus river. Coach transfers from the Tivoli Hotel will be provided.
14th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
In-House Perspective November 2019, How to keep your organisation free of dirty money
Real estate industry representatives and lawyers from various jurisdictions will discuss interesting topics, including:
- Barriers and challenges that women face in the commercial real estate market career
- Mentoring and networking development are key issues for success?
- Positive impacts on having a gender balanced environment in the real estate transactions and market
- C-level role models and how to follow in their footsteps
- Post-covid homeschooling and homeworking period
- Gains in the hybrid workplace – redesigning commercial spaces and gender balance positive effects
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
A string of developments across the European Union suggest that despite progress the battle against corruption, and particularly money laundering, is far from won. The European Commission’s plans to tackle the problem include reviving a blacklist of non-EU countries that it claims are unwilling to cooperate in combatting money laundering.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Mar 27, 2024
An article on proposed amendments to Switzerland’s anti-money laundering and sanctions framework by Matthias Gstoehl and Benoit Mauron.
In addition to the interesting sessions, the Real Estate Committee will organise our special real estate property tour.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Lost productivity claims are not unique to the context of the Covid-19 pandemic; however, as contractors now find themselves performing their work under different conditions from those contemplated at contract formation, it may lead to an increase in contractors pursuing such claims. Documenting causation will be essential as projects move forward post Covid-19 and contractors seek compensation for productivity-related impacts resulting from altered working conditions.
A relaxed opportunity to network whilst also getting an insider’s look at landmark developments in Miami’s key districts. We will be guided by CBRE and visit Southeast Financial Center at 200 South Biscayne Boulevard and 1221 Brickell Ave, Brickell, Miami.
Spaces are limited and are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Registration is only possible onsite, and registered conference delegates can sign up at the Speakers' Desk by the IBA Registration Desk.
For those who are registered, it is advised to be on the bus five to ten minutes before the departure time.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Nov 08, 2024
Natasha Tardif is announced the winner of the 2024 International Bar Association (IBA) Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. The accolade has been given in recognition of her pursuing excellence through gender equality, promoting female leadership and providing mentorship throughout the legal profession...
Join the officers of the Real Estate Section and your colleagues for a light jog or a refreshing walk.
13th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Apr 10, 2024
The IBA has won the Women & Diversity in Law Awards’ Gender Equality Initiative of the Year Award for its 50:50 by 2030
A real estate property tour will take to visit mix-use projects located in the heart of the finance district of Santiago, finalising with the best view of Santiago from the 62nd floor of the Costanera Building (the tallest building in South America and the second tallest in Latin America).
13th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
Nov 09, 2020
The 2020 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recipient has been named as Daye Gang for her work, dedication and efforts in the emerging field of restorative justice for victims of sexual and family violence, as well as her pursuit for accountability of perpetrators of crimes committed in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
In his first speech on foreign policy in April 2016, then presidential candidate Donald Trump focused mostly on one region and one ‘enemy’; the Middle East and ‘radical Islam’. In his campaign rhetoric, Trump did not chart a clear path for a policy for the region. Instead, he sent so many conflicting signals that many in the region didn’t know what to make of it. His win in November and subsequent inauguration as President has done nothing to ease that confusion.
A relaxed opportunity to network whilst also getting an insider’s look at landmark developments in key districts of Paris. Spaces are limited and are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Delegates can register here or at the Speaker Register desk by the IBA Registration Desk.
For those who are registered, it is advised to be on the bus five to ten minutes before the departure time.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Mar 21, 2022
The Ukraine crisis has attracted a sharp focus on the extent to which ‘dirty’ Russian money pervades the world’s financial centres. Now, after many years of delaying, countries are rushing to boost transparency mechanisms that will help crack down on this illicit wealth.
14th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
The European Commission has stepped up its efforts to crack down on money laundering across Europe, following a number of banking scandals that have undermined the stability and reputation of the bloc’s financial sector.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
This panel will cover issues on construction, management and transactions, coverage regulatory aspects, and litigations.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Jun 14, 2022
Indian courts have adopted a novel and commercially pragmatic approach in ordering recalcitrant debtors to deposit money as security in aid of a claim in arbitration where there are clear admissions of liability or their defence is moonshine.
Economic sanctions add yet another layer to existing AML-CFT, anti-bribery, modern slavery and 'failure to prevent economic crime' developments around the world. Translating these regulatory regimes (mainly set up for banks & financial institutions) to professional services firms is challenging.
Lawyers want to play their part in countering crime (and to see any criminal actors removed from the profession). But navigating law firm collaboration across borders is becoming more difficult and complex when sanctions and AML compliance is not suitably tailored to the professional fields.
• The AML & Sanctions Experts team will lead another acclaimed interactive session by way of discussions and roundtable scenarios exploring how firms can navigate cross-border financial crime regimes.
• How can these regimes be adapted and made workable for law firms, to still achieve collaboration that will benefit clients and economies?
o Russian and other targeted financial sanctions
o AML & CFT developments flowing from FATF and G-20 level
o Emerging regulatory regimes to be faced next: modern slavery, supply chain transparency, beneficial ownership rules/registers, failure to prevent economic crime or tax crime.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
May 01, 2025
Footage captured in war-torn Ukraine using the International Bar Association (IBA)-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness) controlled-capture phone app has been used to fortify four cases before the country’s courts. The tamper-proof photo, video and audio footage captured using the eyeWitness app…
It is here, it is happening and how the real estate industry is responding.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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