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Jun 15, 2022
The past few years have seen record numbers of arbitrations being registered. In-House Perspective explores the attraction of arbitration for in-house lawyers, and what they should bear in mind when opting to resolve disputes in this way.
Roundtable topic one: Pensions – investment demands
• Economic and market trends;
• innovative investment products;
• technology integration; and
• regulatory compliance.
Moderators
Felipe Cousiño Alessandri, Santiago
Brendan Curran State Street Global Advisors, Boston, Massachussetts
Roundtable topic two: Offshore jurisdictions
• Setting the stage: backdrop of macroeconomics, geopolitical and regulatory developments;
• conventional offshore models;
• new onshoring and offshoring models in Asia;
• new opportunities for product design and global structuring solutions;
• shifting of world economic order: potentially challenging offshoring? and
• wrap up and any questions.
Moderators
Matt Brehaut Carey Olsen, Guernsey
Martin Byers Ogier, Cayman Islands
Frances Watson Mourant, Guernsey
Roundtable topic three: Asia (HK/China/SG)
• Regulation of virtual assets;
• cross border marketing/capital raising;
• managing cross border data flows/regulatory requirements;
• latest developments regarding Chinese investment connect schemes; and
• regulatory trends/enforcement.
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?
• regulatory considerations for actively managed ETFs;
• where ETFs and mutual funds combine – global developments in structuring and distribution; and
• how does digitalszation change the operations of ETFs?
Moderators
Mike Mundt Stradley Ronon, Washington DC
Matthias Liermann DWS Investment GmbH, Frankfurt
Anthony Rochte Morgan Stanley, New York
IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry 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.
Aug 03, 2023
An overview of periods of limitation application to artworks transactions in France, Hungary, Italy and New York
Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum conference
Originally constituted following the introduction of multidisciplinary practices (MDPs), the ANLBS exists today as an event driven forum to explore and stay apprised of the legal, regulatory and technological developments impacting how legal services are provided across the globe. Whether driven by regulatory reforms, market trends or technological changes, the ANLBS is focused on exploring the ever changing ways lawyers provide legal services.
Nov 11, 2020
Madrid, noviembre de 2020.- La internacionalización y la tecnología disruptiva destacan como las principales tendencias y oportunidades en el ámbito de la formación jurídica a nivel mundial y también como la causa de muchos de los desafíos a los que deben responder las facultades de derecho. Estos son los resultados del informe, Developing a Blueprint for Global Legal Education, un trabajo de la International Bar Association (IBA) y la Law Schools Global League (LSGL), y coordinado por la IE Law School.
This panel will discuss developments related to the allocation of risk and responsibility for Pillar 2 tax in the context of business combination and investment, the challenges associated with participation exemption and credit regimes within the Multinational Enterprise (MNE) group and issues and tips with respect to the preparation and filing of the GLOBE return.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
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.
Sep 03, 2023
Family offices are not the intended target of the OECD global minimum tax initiative, but advisers may be underestimating the number of private wealth structures that will be affected by these rules. This article explains how family office structures can be subject to the global minimum tax and recommends that these organisations assess the consequences – and consider options for mitigation.
Table one. Healthcare – Surgical training in the Metaverse
Table two.
Metaverse; Artificial Intelligence; and Web3.0 Technology
The IBA Technology Law Committee brings together lawyers addressing the evolving legal challenges of modern technologies. The Committee's mandate covers a wide range of tech-related areas, supported by eight subcommittees: AI and Robotics, Data Law, Technology Disputes, Fintech, Life Sciences, Outsourcing and Managed Services, Platforms, E-commerce & Social Media and Cybersecurity.
Each subcommittee focuses on specific issues, such as intellectual property, data protection, financial regulation, medical technologies, and cybersecurity, helping professionals navigate the complex legal landscape of emerging technologies.
Jul 09, 2024
The Italian Supreme Court has finally confirmed an important principle, previously expressed by some lower courts, which remedies a probable mistake made when approving Law 129/2004. Article 3.3 of Law 129/2004 provides that franchise contracts must have a minimum duration of three years in order to allow the franchisee to amortise the investment made; however, this provision only refers to the case of a contract concluded for a fixed term.
Topic one: Shortage of drugs
Moderators
María Alonso Lilly Spain, Madrid
Camilla Appelgren Mannheimer Swartling, Stockholm
Ruta Pumputiene Ellex Valiunas, Lithuania
Topic two: The current surge and challenges of digital therapeutics
Moderators
Adem Koyuncu Covington, Brussels
Elisa Stefanini Portolano Cavallo, Milan
Cécile Théard-Jallu De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés, Paris
Topic three: Financing of advanced new therapies
Moderators
Mireia Castro Novartis Spain, Barcelona
Alfonso Gallego Pfizer, Madrid
Topic four: E-commerce of medicinal products: Global freedom or national restrictions?
Moderators
José Fernández Rañada Garrigues, Madrid
Markus Schott Bär & Karrer, Zurich
Dr Katharina Wodarz Raue, Berlin
Topic five: Product liability and medical devices
Moderators
Manuel Durães Rocha Abreu Advogados, Lisbon
Monika Gattiker Lanter, Zurich
Topic six: Gene therapies and orphan drugs - regulatory status and reimbursement
Moderators
Henar Álvarez Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Madrid
Ariadna Padilla Takeda, Madrid
Topic seven: Re-labelling repackaging and parallel import of medical devices and pharmaceuticals
Moderators
Maria Cedó Esteve, Barcelona
Janine Demont-Reudt Niederer Kraft Frey, Zurich
Miguel Ángel Galve ex GC of Elanco, Madrid
Topic eight: Human research – big data and secondary use of data
Moderators
Beatriz Cocina Arrieta Uria Menendez, Madrid
Ioanna Michalopoulou Michalopoulou & Associates, Athens
Lincoln Tsang Ropes & Gray, London
Topic nine: Deal structures of life sciences transactions
Moderators
Gustavo Alcocer Lugo Olivares, México City
Elazar Stein Medison Pharma, Petach Tikva and Zug, Israel
Emmanuelle Trombe McDermott, Will & Emery, Paris
Topic ten: Interplay between regulation and intellectual property - review of Bolar exemption
Moderators
Rais Amils Pérez Llorca, Madrid
Özge Atilgan Karakulak Gün + Partners, Istanbul
Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn Bech-Bruun, Copenhagen
Topic eleven: Artificial intelligence and life sciences
Moderators
James Gallagher Mason Hayes & Curran, Dublin
Njeri Mutura Microsoft, Irvine, California
Josefine Sommer Sidley Austin LLP, Brussels
Topic twelve: Trade secrets / confidentiality in R&D collaborations
Moderators
Dr Hussein Akhavannik Blank Rome, Washington, District of Columbia
Maarten Schut Kennedy Van der Laan, Amsterdam
Topic thirteen: Recent landscape on foreign direct investment in medtech/pharma
Moderators
Per Lagerkvist MAQS, Stockholm
Irene Fernández Puyol Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, Madrid
Topic fourteen: Unified patent court – takeaways from the first year
Moderators
Morten Bruus Accura, Copenhagen
Francine Le Péchon-Joubert De Gaulle Fleurance, Paris
Hanna Tilus Cirio, Stockholm
Topic fifteen: Pharmaceuticals disparagement cases –Interactions with HCPs and regulators from a competition law perspective
Moderators
Luis Alcover Faus Moliner, Barcelona
Moisés Ramírez GSK Spain, Madrid
Anders Thue Simonsen Vogt Wiig, Oslo
Topic sixteen: Advertising pharmaceuticals - old law for modern information needs
Moderators
Ariadna Casanueva Cuatrecasas, Barcelona
Viviana Cervieri Cervieri Monsuárez, Montevideo
Celine Weber Walder Wyss, Zurich
Topic seventeen: Securing innovation: Tackling the 21st century epidemic of counterfeiting and intellectual property piracy
Moderators
Francisco Javier García Uría Menéndez, Barcelona
Jason Jardine Knobbe Martens, San Diego, California
Luis Ruiz BPL, Guatemala City
10th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
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.
Jan 12, 2023
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, socia del bufete Gómez-Acebo & Pombo en Madrid, España, ha sido nombrada nueva Presidenta de la International Bar Association (IBA). Arpón de Mendívil es la primera mujer que ocupa este cargo en 20 años y la segunda en los 76 años de historia de la Asociación.
Global insurance trends for 2025 – Transactions, Regulation and Disputes
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.
Oct 07, 2022
This article reviews the Ontario Digital Platform Workers Rights Act 2022 (the DPWRA), which is part of a series of pro-worker legislative initiatives which have been announced or adopted in 2022. In the spring of 2022, the government of Canada’s largest province introduced the DPWRA, which if passed into law, would provide for employee-like statutory rights to gig workers, including minimum wage, notice upon termination and a related dispute resolution process. Some have heralded this as groundbreaking, while others have noted that the move will benefit platform operators, who will have less onerous compliance requirements than other employers.
Topic One: Fund distribution in LATAM
This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities for international asset managers seeking to distribute their products in LATAM and latest regulatory developments.
Speakers
Eduardo Flores White & Case, Mexico City
Luis Gabriel Morcillo Brigard Urruitia, Bogota
Topic 2: Offshore developments
This panel will provide an update on recent regulatory and product structuring developments in offshore jurisdictions.
Speakers
Andrew Barker Walkers Global, George Town
Guy Dominy Ogier, New York
Alex Henderson Mourant, Jersey
34th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
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.
At the same time, the debate around a global minimum wealth tax, particularly targeting ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs), has gained momentum in international fora.
The LGBTQI+ Law Committee tracks advancements and setbacks in various areas, including discrimination, criminalisation, family rights, recognition and status, identity, among others, and considers the legal implications of cultural and socio-economic issues related to LGBTQI+ interests.
The Committee aims to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the legal profession and society at large by presenting LGBTQI+ ideals and calling attention to legal matters and developments through its sessions, publications, projects and collaborations with other IBA committees, and external parties. The Committee welcomes LGBTQI+ individuals, and all allies and encourages all persons interested in our projects to join the Committee.
Jun 28, 2023
The panel focused on the complexities expected to arise from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Pillar Two rules and the US Global Intangible Low Tax Income (GILTI) and book minimum tax provisions.
1. What keeps the general counsel up at night?
2. Antitrust/competition policy and enforcement (In Focus: Vertical Mergers, Tech)
3. Risk sharing between clients and legal advisors – a new paradigm in a buyers’ market
4. Corruption issues affecting M&A deals | WCC
5. Risk mitigation in M&A deals: the period between signing and closing
6. The ‘known unknown’: fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, wilful deceit and dishonest concealment in Indian M&A deals
7. Protectionist Regime | Key Learnings in getting the deals done
Mergers and Acquisitions in India: is India the last oasis of hope in a global slowdown?
The topics and problems covered by the Product Law and Advertising Committee are regularly part of and interlinked with bigger issues related to the international trade of goods and services in a globalised economy.
The Committee therefore deals with the legal aspects surrounding the use and safety of products, their presentation as well as advertising.
The main areas of interest are product liability, unfair competition, relevant trade regulation, product safety regulations, consumer law and advertising law. Special areas of interest include online advertising and advertising issues related to the latest technological developments.
Mar 27, 2023
The ATAD 3 goals of preventing tax avoidance through the misuse of shell entities should be seen more as EU-wide goals, rather than an objective to be achieved at the level of EU Member States. This article focuses on the ‘minimum substance test’ under ATAD 3 as a potential guide for Member States when assessing domestic minimum substance tests.
Topics :
- Influencers, bloggers and content creators
- Dual distribution/antitrust
- Trademarks protection
- Taxation in fashion
- Supply chain
IBA European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference
The Antitrust Section provides an international forum for thought leadership with respect to antitrust law developments and the profession through submissions to competition agencies, training programs/missions, developing the law through our conferences, publications, and interaction with antitrust enforcement authorities and the profession.
In addition, there is a strong commitment to bring together international practitioners to facilitate closer working relationships. The Section is increasingly relied upon by government officials and members of the private sector for its expertise and practical input into antitrust developments, including through its Working Group submissions.
May 16, 2023
La International Bar Association,) manifiesta su inquietud por la interferencia del presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, con la independencia judicial, tras la profusión de graves y repetidos comentarios que afectan la integridad de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación .
1. Pitfalls in carveouts in tech transactions
2. Data privacy management and M&A
3. Open source software compliance in M&A (DD and tech DD streams coordinated with legal)
4. Price adjustments and earn-outs
5. Cybersecurity due diligence
6. Updating product liability regimes to cope with AI-systems
7. Crypto currencies
8. Antitrust/FDI scrutiny in tech industry consolidation
9. Best practices for due diligence on providers or deployers of AI
10. Impact of space data on investments and technological advancements in the new space realm
11. M&A and military technology
12. AI governance
13. Data mining: is it legal, how to balance the rights of data owners and new uses of data
14. Sale and leaseback strategies in M&A and outsourcing
15. M&A and tech deals negotiation in emerging markets
16. EU Digital Services Act
17. Regulation of tech related M&A transactions (including notification duties, investment protection, AI aspects)
18. Startup acquisitions
19. W&I latest developments
20. Directors’ liability in M&A transactions
21. Security in tech M&A (escrows, guarantees, holdbacks)
22. Share deals v. asset deals
23. Employee issues in tech M&A deals
8th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference
The Business Human Rights (BHR) Committee creates awareness of business and human rights and broader corporate sustainability principles. Preventing and addressing business-related human rights risks is key to ethical business, good governance and increasingly legal compliance for businesses including law firms.
The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, as the core international standard, provide guidance on governments’ duty to protect against human rights harm by business; business’ responsibility to respect human rights; and access to remedy for business-related human rights harm.
The BHR Committee promotes legal skills to advise clients in this area and facilitates dialogue among lawyers to support evolution.
Jun 27, 2022
Report on session at 6th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference, 16 – 17 May 2022, presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprise Committee
Global insurance trends for 2025 – Transactions, Regulation and Disputes
The Negligence and Damages Committee has the object of providing information from a range of jurisdictions worldwide. Participants will gain practical knowledge which will enable them to deliver a better service to clients in their own jurisdiction. Equally, when consulted by clients who were injured in other jurisdictions, on ships, on aircraft or elsewhere, the committee activities provide information and networking opportunities with colleagues which will enable lawyers to undertake such cases on an international basis.
Negligence and Damages are evolving fields of law in many jurisdictions. The committee seeks to equip its members with the ability to understand and influence these changes in the legal environment.
Sep 28, 2023
La IBA ha publicado La Agenda Legal de la IBA, un documento que identifica los desafíos más apremiantes que enfrentará la profesión jurídica durante los próximos cinco años (2023-2028) e incluye el compromiso de la IBA de brindar liderazgo intelectual sobre las cuestiones planteadas.
- 1.Impact of European Data Laws on USA and Asia
- 2.Cybersecurity and AI (AI and cybersecurity risks and regulation/tech policies)
- 3.What's hot in the USA
- 4.Copyright ownership for AI generated content
- 5.Patentability of inventions created using AI tools
- 6.IP infringement involving digital or virtual goods (in online games etc)
- 7.Cross-border M&A: navigating regulatory and compliance hurdles
- 8.Structuring earnouts and navigating employee equity in startup Acquisitions
- 9.Strategic vs. financial investors: the impact on startups in VC / PE deals
IBA 6th Silicon Hills Conference – the Tech Epicentre of Texas: from Start-Up to Exit
The Rule of Law Forum, established in 2007, supports IBA members in advocating for the Rule of Law, as per the 2005 Prague Resolution. Originally the Rule of Law Action Group, the Forum operates within the Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI). Its purpose is to assist members in responding to the IBA Council's call to support the Rule of Law in their communities. The Forum's activities are led by Co-Chairs, with Vice-Chairs assisting them. The Forum does not have formal membership but maintains a circulation list. Liaison members from other IBA committees help integrate Rule of Law into their work.
Sep 18, 2024
El 15 de septiembre, en la ceremonia de apertura de la Conferencia Anual 2024 de la Asociación Internacional de Abogados (International Bar Association, IBA) celebrada en Ciudad de México, el Estado de derecho y las amenazas a la independencia del poder judicial y a la democracia…
- 1. International Data Transfer
- 2.Connected cars
- 3.Liability for AI errors and misconduct
- 4.Law 4.0: adapting legal systems for the digital age (including machine-to-machine law enforcement)
- 5.Patentability for software - including patent eligibility restoration act in the US
- 6.IP rights for cannabis related inventions
- 7.Robotic-assisted medical procedures - IP, regulatory and cybersecurity issues
- 8.US and International privacy and AI compliance enforcement trends
- 9.Post-merger integration in tech M&A transactions: avoiding pitfalls
- 10.Beyond financials: assessing "intangible liabilities" in M&A
IBA 6th Silicon Hills Conference – the Tech Epicentre of Texas: from Start-Up to Exit
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.
Oct 02, 2024
La International Bar Association (IBA), la voz mundial de la profesión jurídica, se ha adherido formalmente al Convenio Marco del Consejo de Europa sobre la Inteligencia Artificial y los Derechos Humanos, la Democracia y el Estado Derecho. El Convenio Marco es el primer tratado internacional…
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This panel will discuss the evolving equation between GPs and LPs in the context of current economic conditions, market trends, and regulatory changes, including how these factors are potentially reshaping the priorities and strategies of LPs and GPs.
34th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry 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.
Mar 15, 2021
Con motivo del International Women’s Day 2021 ( Día Internacional de la Mujer 2021), la International Bar Association (la “IBA”) anunció el lanzamiento de un ambicioso proyecto global de nueve años, el primero de esta envergadura, para determinar las causas fundamentales de la falta de igualdad de género en los puestos de responsabilidad, identificar si las iniciativas de diversidad introducidas para abordar esta disparidad están teniendo algún impacto y proporcionar conclusiones prácticas y orientación a
Keynote speaker:
Jean-François Bohnhert Procureur de la République financier, Parquet National Financier, Paris
Interviewers
Sophie Scemla Gide Loyrette Nouel, Paris; Co-Chair, IBA Anti-Corruption Committee
Ann Sultan Miller & Chevalier, Washington, DC; Conference Coordinator, IBA Anti-Corruption Committee
18th Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference
The Forum for Barristers and Advocates represents Bar Associations whose members practice as independent referral practitioners in jurisdictions with a divided legal profession. Formed by Bar Leaders, the Forum advocates for the principles of independent advocacy within the IBA. The Forum addresses the importance of advocate and judiciary independence, ethical conduct, and training. The Forum supports human rights and collaborates with the Judges' Forum and other committees on litigation and trial topics. The Forum’s inaugural members include Bar Associations from England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and Hong Kong, representing over 16,000 barristers and advocates. Membership is open to bar associations which are full or supporting members of the IBA, and to individual members of any Divisions.
Sep 20, 2024
Según revela un nuevo informe, a pesar de que el 39% de los abogados de los bufetes de México son mujeres, solo ocupan el 17% de los puestos de alta responsabilidad. Publicado por la International Bar Association (IBA, Asociación Internacional de Abogados) durante su Conferencia Anual 2024…
Join us for round table discussions on hot topics in real estate, including Use of AI ( ChatGPT ) , future of office spaces ,sanctions ,efficiency of buildings , affordable living, and other trending topics.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
Mar 31, 2020
La nueva publicación sobre prevención de la tortura en América Latina reúne artículos de un grupo multidisciplinario de profesionales, con quienes el International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) ha tenido el gusto de colaborar en promover la documentación e investigación efectivas de la tortura y otros tratos o penas crueles, inhumanos o degradantes.
Join us for a lively, interactive debate about recent and hot topics and trends in the real estate markets The topics for the tables are as follows:
1. Affordable housing initiatives are expanding.
15th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
The Immigration and Nationality Law Committee is concerned with all aspects of immigration and nationality law on a worldwide basis, including business-related immigration, family reunion policies, refugees and compassionate cases.
The Committee aims to provide a forum for the discussion of comparative data on immigration and nationality policies of countries worldwide.
The mission and focus of the committee is to provide a platform for lawyers practising immigration laws to receive input and update about the immigration laws of their country and also immigration laws and procedures of other jurisdictions. We achieve this by holding annual conferences and presentation of papers, newsletters and providing other online resources to enhance the knowledge of its member in multiple jurisdictions.
View a list of past chairs here.
Sep 02, 2024
El Presidente de México ha presentado una iniciativa legislativa denominada “Reforma Judicial”. La propuesta es de largo alcance e incluye la elección por voto popular de ministros de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, de jueces y magistrados federales, la reducción de su…
Topics will include:
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Lawyers as Gatekeepers
• Revitalising rule of law
• Wellness in the legal profession
• Update on recent global developments concerning international trade in legal services
• Good governance and role clarity
16th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
The Women Lawyers’ Committee (WLC) aspires to empower its 3000 highly valued members from all over the world to engage, network and share knowledge. The committee was originally an interest group which was introduced as an IBA constituent in 1996 to allow efficient global networking of women lawyers.
WLC aims to level the playing field in the legal profession and inspire leaders to work to achieve gender parity. It's 20 committee officers create awareness tools to help the profession achieve this goal, while at the same time facilitate an efficient global network for women lawyers to connect and develop business and expertise, supported by its Advisory board.
We welcome members with all genders and encourage all perspectives and remain a committee dedicated to the cause of women lawyers.
Mar 09, 2017
De la mano de la profesión legal mexicana, el International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) lleva cuatro años trabajando en el fortalecimiento de capacidades para la prevención y administración de justicia en casos de tortura y otros tratos o penas crueles, inhumanos o degradantes.
Topics will include:
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Lawyers as Gatekeepers
• Revitalising rule of law
• Wellness in the legal profession
• Update on recent global developments concerning international trade in legal services
• Good governance and role clarity
16th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
El International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condena la sentencia de cinco años de prisión dictada contra la jueza María Lourdes Afiuni el 21 de marzo de 2019, por el delito de corrupción propia. La jueza Afiuni ha visto sus más elementales derechos humanos transgredidos tras ser arrestada arbitrariamente en 2009 y haber estado detenida durante casi una década. Este último castigo, en ausencia de evidencia en su contra, supone una gran preocupación para el IBAHRI.
Topics will include:
- Update on recent global developments concerning international trade in legal services
- Legal ethics and the IBA’s Anti-Corruption Project: BIC perspectives
- Wellbeing in the legal profession: the role of bars and law societies in tackling the crisis
- How to improve bar and law society engagement with the work of the IBA
- What should bars and law societies be doing about the Climate Crisis?
- Who speaks for the bar? Presidents, executive leadership, or its members?
17th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
Mar 08, 2023
En el Día Internacional de la Mujer 2023, la Presidenta de la International Bar Association (IBA), Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, ha anunciado el lanzamiento del Día de la Mujer de la IBA, una celebración mundial de las mujeres profesionales del derecho. Este evento tiene como objetivo inspirar y orientar...
Topics will include:
- Update on recent global developments concerning international trade in legal services
- Legal ethics and the IBA’s Anti-Corruption Project: BIC perspectives
- Wellbeing in the legal profession: the role of bars and law societies in tackling the crisis
- How to improve bar and law society engagement with the work of the IBA
- What should bars and law societies be doing about the Climate Crisis?
- Who speaks for the bar? Presidents, executive leadership, or its members?
17th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
May 17, 2023
This panel discussed dispute resolution tools available to address double taxation, with a particular focus on competent authority proceedings. Considering that the best path for seeking relief can vary depending on the circumstances and jurisdictions involved, the panel addressed key strategies and practical considerations that advisors should be aware of from the perspective of practitioners in multiple jurisdictions.
Topics will include:
- Update on recent global developments concerning international trade in legal services
- Legal ethics and the IBA’s Anti-Corruption Project: BIC perspectives
- Wellbeing in the legal profession: the role of bars and law societies in tackling the crisis
- How to improve bar and law society engagement with the work of the IBA
- What should bars and law societies be doing about the Climate Crisis?
- Who speaks for the bar? Presidents, executive leadership, or its members?
17th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
Aug 28, 2020
Para celebrar el Día Internacional de las Naciones Unidas de las Víctimas de Desapariciones Forzadas el domingo 30 de agosto de 2020, el International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute llama a los Estados miembros de las Naciones Unidas a: apoyar el derecho internacional que prohíbe las desapariciones forzadas; intensificar las búsquedas de personas desaparecidas forzadamente; considerar como responsables y…
Abundant research shows that heterogeneity in groups boosts the quality of decision-making. But simply adding a member of an underrepresented group to improve diversity is not the answer. This is something we can relate to, have experienced, or have observed. Join us in a conversation about ways that we can help each other to be present, to show up, and to speak up.
10th World Women Lawyers' Conference: Driving Change
La necesidad de tomar medidas para mejorar la salud mental de los profesionales legales
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.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
El nuevo informe del Instituto de Derechos Humanos de la Barra Internacional de Abogados (IBAHRI), presenta el resultado de más de nueve años de acompañamiento y observación al desarrollo de la acción penal contra la Jueza María Lourdes Afiuni en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. La Jueza Afiuni fue sometida a detención arbitraria cuando se desempeñaba como Jueza 31 de Control del Area Metropolitana de Caracas. La detención se realizó tras su decisión de sustituir la privación de libertad de un presun
21st Annual International Conference on Private Investment Funds
Oct 03, 2023
L’IBA a publié l’Agenda juridique de l’IBA (l’Agenda), un document qui identifie les défis les plus urgents auxquels feront face les juristes au cours des cinq prochaines années (2023-2028) et inclura l’engagement de l’IBA à assurer le leadership sur les questions évoquées.
A dozen former Committee Chairs have seen most of it and will share their insights in this interactive session.
30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference: transforming (un)expected challenges into opportunities for the next 30 years
Oct 07, 2021
La International Bar Association (IBA) ha recibido el premio Aptissimi 2021 por su contribución al sector legal y a la sociedad.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
El International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) reitera su preocupación sobre las continuadas violaciones al debido proceso en el juicio a la Jueza Maria Lourdes Afiuni. El pasado 21 de febrero la Jueza Afiuni recibió una citación para una audiencia judicial que tendría lugar al día siguiente.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Jun 12, 2024
Los países con un sólido estado de derecho, apoyado por una fuerte profesión legal, consiguen mayores beneficios socio económicos conforme al estudio de la International Bar Association
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
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