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This panel relates to the capacity of more experienced lawyers to adapt to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, wellbeing and work–life balance, and of young lawyers to inspire themselves in the ancient foundations of the profession.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
IBA Global Insight April/May 2018 - Bullying and intimidation occur at ‘alarming levels’ in commercial law firms and diversity policies ‘have been found to be wanting’. Global Insight assesses why there is still so little progress.
As governments around the world are proposing plans to make their jurisdictions more independent and energy-secure, nuclear power and coal are being re-visited. This session will discuss whether these sources can contribute to energy independence within new frameworks including ESG, new technologies and safety standards, and international commitments regarding emissions and climate change.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Aug 19, 2021
Former Old Bailey Judge Graham Boal QC gives insight into his experiences of imposter syndrome and depression and discusses the importance of mental wellbeing in sustainable career development for lawyers
• Why does sport need federations and what are the other key stakeholders in the regulatory frame?
• The rule of law versus soft law: should states regulate sports sectors or should self-regulation prevail?
• The bargaining power of federations versus that of athletes, clubs and governments: who has/is the most muscled body?
• Sport's best/general interest: if federations are not-for-profit associations, what commercial aspects are weighed in?
• How do federations handle the interaction between the local/national level and the international one?
• Is there a governance issue within federations and should the industry reinvent itself to improve decision-making?
• Is corporation or democracy the best model for sports governance?
• What’s next for sports governance and how will it address its current challenges?
The Laws of Sports: fast and furious or stable and reliable?
Jul 04, 2022
Financing that takes into account ESG factors has gained prominence over several years and ESG products such as bonds, loans and securitisations have attracted the attention of the market. Yet, the sustainable securitisation market is facing challenges and concerns. Building upon the recent European Banking Authority report, the article offers insight into how to get the most out of the available or upcoming tools as an intermediate step to allow the sustainable securitisation market to develop to its full potential. It also glances through relevant Italian legislation and how it can be positively influenced by recent developments at the EU level.
With increasing longevity and rising retirement ages, modern workplaces are witnessing a diverse mix of generations – each with unique expectations and values. This session will explore how employers can effectively navigate the recruitment and retention of multi-generational workers while preserving their organisational culture. Discover strategies to harness the advantages of a diverse workforce and proactively address the expectations of different generations. Additionally, this session will consider pertinent topics, such as the right to disconnect and how to manage generational differences.
Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference 2024
Aug 13, 2021
This article discusses changes to ‘marine land’ taxes in Brazil, which may provide an opportunity to private owners for savings in future taxes as well as a possible increase in the value of these types of properties.
Covid-19 focused the attention of many bars on the need to update their technological capability to accommodate more virtual and remote programming, meetings and conferences, among other things. While some had made strides towards that, others were faced with the need to adapt immediately. With the general end of the pandemic and lockdowns, it became apparent that various aspects of the new accommodations should not be abandoned, and a return to “business as usual” was not optimum. This interactive program addresses how bars are adapting post-Covid to retain certain structures that proved advantageous, and what lessons have been learned.
16th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns the possible imposition of the death penalty by Saudi Arabian authorities against Murtaja Qureiris, who was just 13 years old at the time of his arrest in 2014.
As part of the IBA presidential task force on artificial intelligence, the Bar Issues Commission is tasked with reviewing the impact on regulatory and ethical rules regarding lawyers. Several jurisdictions have already issued guidelines and best practice commentaries relating to the professional conduct of lawyers. The panel will provide a cross section of comparative responses by bars and regulatory authorities to artificial intelligence, and feature speakers from across the spectrum of IBA entities involved with the task force. The session will be interactive so that attendees may also provide input on their bar activities.
17th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
Does artificial intelligence (AI) (also generative) already have a role in advocacy? Could AI help prepare a case, eg drafting a line of questions for a cross-examination? Can AI help be effective and sharp in arguments? Is AI-generated advocacy persuasive? Does AI improve efficiency? Are there ethical issues to be considered? Is AI only a tool for rich companies, to the detriment of less developed entities/counsel?
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Apr 06, 2025
In a December 2024 ruling, the Court of Appeal of Luxembourg decided whether a person convicted of a criminal offence could demand the press to stop publishing their name and image in relation to a past case. This case illustrates the challenge of balancing two fundamental rights: freedom of expression and press, versus the protection of reputation and right to privacy. The plaintiff, a person in a public position, was involved in a widely covered legal case many years ago. Despite the time passed, media coverage continued including reports with identifying details about the individual.
DiversityInclusionWe have an ambivalent attitude towards oldness. It is both venerated and despised in equal measure.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Aug 03, 2021
President Biden made fighting corruption a focus of his foreign policy. New enforcement tools in the form of legislation passed just before his inauguration and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s recent first enforcement action of a foreign-corruption scheme promises to shape his administration’s anti-corruption enforcement priorities.
A lively side-by-side comparison of several popular jurisdictions for setting up planning and governance structures, focusing on the differences between the traditional jurisdictions and the ‘new’ planning jurisdictions. The panel will discuss the various entity and structure options in each jurisdiction, the strength of the relevant court system, any reputational issues, the depth and quality of the relevant legal and service providers, whether the country is or has been on any ‘grey’ lists as well as any relevant tax and cost factors.
31st Annual International Private Client Tax Conference: private wealth seeking shelter and opportunity alike
Oct 01, 2025
On 11 September Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, sentencing him to 27 years and three months in prison. After hearing more than 70 witnesses, the court found the former Brazilian leader and seven of his allies guilty on multiple counts of conspiring to overthrow the government in January 2023 after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The IBA Guidelines on conflicts of interest in international arbitration have been a great success since their inception in 2004. In line with the tradition to revise the Guidelines every 10 years, an updated version has been published in 2024. The overall structure of the Guidelines has not changed, including the well-known traffic-light system of red, orange and green lists, which has become a worldwide norm. Nonetheless, the 2024 guidelines innovate in many respects. A group of experts will discuss the revision process, the changes made – as well as those discussed but eventually not retained. The panel will reflect on the continued usefulness of the Guidelines for international arbitrations around the globe.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Apr 09, 2020
The age-old story of grotesque corruption, state capture and Western complicity has repeated time and time again across Africa for generations. The latest revelations about Angola are simply another abject example of rule of law failure.
What about obtaining interim relief and seeking to enforce that around Europe? Are the old difficulties of parallel proceedings back on the agenda?
4th IBA Litigation Committee Conference on Private International Law
May 16, 2023
The International Bar Association (IBA) expresses concern over Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s interference with judicial independence, following egregious and repeated remarks undermining the integrity of the country's Supreme Court, most recently during a press conference on 19 April 2023.
This session dives into the practical VAT considerations arising during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving real estate assets. Experts will dissect the application of VAT to asset purchases versus share acquisitions. The discussion will explore how VAT treatment impacts deal pricing, potential VAT reliefs and the management of VAT liabilities throughout the transaction process focusing on optimal deal structuring.
Aug 10, 2023
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is highly concerned about the recent news that lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan – a numeric minority community in the country – are being required to renounce their religion as a prerequisite to practice law.
Cross-border VAT compliance is becoming increasingly complex as businesses navigate diverging rules, digital reporting obligations, and stricter enforcement across jurisdictions. This panel will address the main challenges faced by companies engaged in international trade, including issues related to place of supply, input VAT recovery, and e-commerce. Panelists will explore recent legislative developments, such as real-time reporting, e-invoicing, and the evolution of the ‘destination principle’, as well as opportunities for simplification and harmonisation. The session will also provide practical guidance on managing VAT risks and ensuring compliance in a global digital economy.
Jan 19, 2026
Unlike many COPs before it, November’s climate summit grappled with some of the real-world challenges of reducing emissions – from global trade to the risks and opportunities of the energy transition.
Metaverse is growing exponentially with increasing support from investors and business entities. It provides real-life experiences in a simulated environment with unmatched potential for entertainment and earnings, which can be divided into two sorts of platforms in general. The first involves leveraging nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies to create blockchain-based metaverse startups. People can buy virtual products and create their own settings on web platforms. The second group uses the metaverse to describe virtual worlds in general, where people might meet for business or enjoyment. In addition, an array of technology solutions for closing contracts and solving disputes is available with the blockchain technology.
These activities trigger a number of legal issues, as for instance the applicable law, securities issues, NFTs and crypto currency regulations, IP enforcement and brand protection, tax issues, contract and tort laws, defamations laws and dispute resolution procedures.
Our panel of experts will discuss these and other aspects to get a clear picture as to what you might come across when exploring the Metaverse field.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Canada has legalised the use of cannabis, but at the same time has increased penalties for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The new provisions have considerable impact on foreign nationals who may now be rendered criminally inadmissible to Canada.
Measures to combat climate change such as new forms of renewable energy production, energy storage and technologies for mobility has created a significant need for new types of minerals and new ways of utilising existing old ones.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
Jun 22, 2021
The South African Competition Act 1998 has from the outset reflected a clear focus on both competition law and public interest issues, the latter including provisions to enhance small business and overcome historical discrimination wrought by apartheid. Interpretation and implementation of these provisions has developed over time, culminating in the introduction of amendments to these provisions in the Competition Amendment Act 2018, which came into force in 2019. This article reviews the applicable legislative provisions and how they have been interpreted by the competition authorities in practice and through case law, and considers whether they have been effective.
Visitors to have a tour around the Supreme Court, experience the Judicial Heritage Gallery and the view of the old Supreme Court and City Hall, the Parliament House and other significant monuments and visit the actual courtrooms.
The role of the courts in arbitration: an Asia Pacific perspective
Oct 27, 2025
With the former president of Brazil convicted of plotting a coup, Global Insight assesses the implications for the country’s democratic resilience ahead of its 2026 presidential election.
Visitors to have a tour around the Supreme Court, experience the Judicial Heritage Gallery and the view of the old Supreme Court and City Hall, the Parliament House and other significant monuments, and visit the actual courtrooms.
IBA Annual Litigation Forum: The future of litigation
A broad range of IP rights relevant when looking to acknowledge and protect the centuries old cultural heritage of indigenous people and whether a sui generis system is the way forward.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Jun 03, 2021
By Alipak Bannerjee and Payel Chatterjee. The interplay of arbitration and insolvency has assumed greater significance in recent times with the evolution of new insolvency regime in India. With limited statutory guidance available on this subject, many arbitral proceedings have been stalled due to the onset of insolvency proceedings. While some jurisdictions have settled the position of law in this regard, India is relatively a new entrant to the list.
Join fellow delegates after the Conference for an evening of food and networking at this unique fish restaurant overlooking the old harbour in Amsterdam-Noord.
During the dinner a special surprise speaker will stimulate a lively and light debate following a brief introduction.
6th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference: The Netherlands – sailing the seas of global innovation
Its richly decorated rooms have been the Portuguese Red Cross HQ since 1924. Located in the old neighbourhood of Janelas Verdes, the palace was constructed on a rock called ‘Rocha Conde d’Óbidos’.
38th IBA International Financial Law Conference
The crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has renewed interest in the need for legal and contractual mechanisms that promote the adjustment of contracts in the event of unforeseeable and abnormal circumstances.
Whether confronting new technologies and asset classes or piecing together the facts in an old-fashioned fraud, asset recovery experts must keep abreast of the latest hot topics, tools and tricks of the trade in this ever-evolving area of practice.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the main aspects that served as a starting point for the ‘Municipal Tax Harmonisation Agreement’ in Venezuela, presented by the Vice President of the Economic Area with governors and mayors, in compliance with the mandate given to them by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice in judgment No 0078 dated 7 July 2020.
New asset classes, like crypto currencies and non-fungible tokens, have been created. Can old law apply to such new asset classes? This panel will explain how tax laws of the brick-and-mortar time are being applied to transactions in the blockchain and crypto world and, where available, which new laws or guidelines have been enacted to address the ever-changing universe of the internet, soon potentially a meta-verse.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The article explores how far South Africa has come in providing protection for LGBTQIA+ individuals. South Africa has made noteworthy progressions in LGBTQIA+ rights since 1996. From prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, to the numerous cases in which courts have taken steps to provide protection to same-sex life partners, and the birth of the Civil Union Act, which provides for same-sex partners to get married.
Maybe you’ll find that traditional values held by lawyers are not old-fashioned.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Experts Group on Competition (AEGC) is the regional forum for competition authorities in Southeast Asian. Recently, the AEGC of the ASEAN jointly called on all business sectors in Southeast Asia to continue to comply with competition law despite the current economic downturn. While forced to take transitory measures, such as extending timelines and taking applications and meetings online, the competition authorities in Southeast Asia remain committed
And what new procurement models will the construction industry be adopting now and in the coming years? Or is the old adage “there is nothing new under the sun” still applicable today?
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Dec 02, 2021
With the rapid growth of sustainable products and investments, the pressure for genuine corporate sustainability has intensified. Increasing investor scrutiny and accelerating climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, for example, play a part in this. In-House Perspective explores whether increased awareness owes as much, however, to reactions to the rising tide of ‘greenwash’ – when corporations make misleading claims about their green credentials.
Age-old tactics of deception, propaganda, false flag operations and social manipulation enjoy a new medium.
IBA War Crimes Committee Conference 2025: Law on the frontlines
This article examines the Future Energy Scenarios set out in the National Grid ESO’s recent report, with a particular focus on the role of digitalisation and open data in achieving net zero in the UK by 2050.
Demand for power is increasing in a world which is becoming more and more dependent on electricity for communication, transport, the transformation of old industries and the development and use of new technologies.
Biennial Conference of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL)
Government Decree RD-Law 463/2020, dated 14 March 2020, declared a State of Emergency to deal with the Covid-19 health crisis. It adopted a series of measures relating to limiting peoples’ movements, as well as constraining Spain’s social and economic activities.
In this session the panel will debate on how we have evolved from the old and by all desired total secrecy and the adage “Vivons heureux, vivons cachés” in private wealth matters, to a form of total transparency towards the (tax) authorities and banks.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
In spring 2018, the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the Anti-Torture Initiative (ATI) reached the milestone of conducting tailored programmes in all five regions of Brazil on torture prevention and implementing the Istanbul Protocol. The IBAHRI has worked in Brazil since 2010 to support the country in its commitment to eradicate torture as part of its obligations under international law
• The fight against doping: an old fight looking for a better outcome today?
• Sport as a soft power: is it a political instrument to further peace?
The Laws of Sports: fast and furious or stable and reliable?
May 08, 2024
In the second part of this feature, Global Insight assesses the legal issues associated with clean energy as countries pivot to renewables in response to the climate crisis.
There is hardly a jurisdiction or region of the world that has not kicked into high gear enacting new regulation and enforcing old regulations for environmental protections, consumer rights, global trade, product safety, marketing, labor laws and human rights at a time when customers are dialing back their spending and capital is increasingly constrained.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
In the second part of this feature, Global Insight assesses the legal issues associated with clean energy as countries pivot to renewables in response to the climate crisis.
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