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This session will take the form of an interactive workshop, with moderators facilitating round table discussions on some of the legal hot topics stemming from the automotive and mobility services industry, including:
Topic one: electrification
- Transformation of the value chain of automotive production.
4th European Automotive and Mobility Services 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.
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.
Autonomous vehicles and passenger drones are coming to us soon, and expected to forever change the way we commute, travel, and even entertain. Various legal issues will be triggered, including data privacy, consumer protection, and AI regulation. The panel will discuss the challenges and the benefits from legal and practical perspectives.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Conference Report – Innovations in mobility services – Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises
The panel will look at the following questions
- Has your country’s employment based visa policy become more open or more restrictive in the last 1-2 years?
- Have issues such as refugees and irregular migration made policy making on regular migration for skilled workers more complex?
- Have any categories of work visas been restricted?
- Are there any new categories?
- Are the numbers of visas for skilled workers up or down
- Are you seeing more short term business travel rather than longer postings?
11th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
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
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.
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).
Conference report – Building the necessary physical and regulatory infrastructure to support new forms of mobility services
During this panel, we will discuss the use cases of AI in the automotive industry and their impact. Is the OEM the gatekeeper of the new smart device vehicle and will that change with future information exchange obligations? We will further cover the cybersecurity obligations and specific type approval requirements, as well as the ownership of intellectual property and the role of standards and standard essential patents regarding digitalisation and AI applications in the automotive sector. Finally, we will learn about the effects of the AI Act on the automotive industry and what to expect in the future.
4th European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference
A virtual conference presented by the European Regional Forum, 25 February 2021, 1200 – 1330 GMT
Restrictive covenants in various guises are being scrutinised by legislatures, governmental agencies (both competition and employment) and courts around the world. This session will consider the interaction of employment law with competition law and assess the future viability of various practices such as non-competes, no-poach agreements, wage fixing and collective bargaining.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
Post the Pandemic assignee experience has been a key focus for companies moving their employees around the world and there is an emphasis on policies and resources that support employees mental, physical and financial health wherever they are located. There is also a focus on meaningful ethical and sustainability strategies. Climate change, travel costs and COVID -19 have caused businesses to rethink policies. Companies are also battling with remote work policies as more employees wish to work remotely. How is business and the vendors which support business managing with these significant changes?
10th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
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.
A panel with a twist – our panellists will be speaking about new regulations and related concerns of the automotive and mobility services sector. We will hear news from various regions of the world.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
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.
Consideration of permanent establishment (PE) issues, exit taxes, flips and other transformative events.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Jun 18, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) and JustTalk Ukraine hosted an event in Kyiv to explore the use and efficacy of new technologies in military conflict. Titled ‘Technology in the fight against war crimes: challenges and paths to justice’ the event brought together experts, practitioners and international partners...
This panel discussion will focus on the complexities of international workforce mobility and the legal implications for cross-border employment.
Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference 2025
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…
Against the events of the last three years, our esteemed panel will discuss current and future global mobility trends, the race for talent (including the creation of immigration policies which support growth), humanitarian immigration issues and the global refugee crisis. The panel features policymakers, global mobility leaders, international humanitarian organisations, economists and political commentators.
10th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
Jan 08, 2025
Kenya, an East African country, was recently ranked the top African country for expatriates and ninth in the world in this regard. As businesses and people move to Kenya, it is crucial that they understand Kenya’s tax landscape, including the applicable tax laws and incentives meant to attract investors. This article provides a general overview of the local taxation rules, some of the incentives and the key consequences for businesses and individuals moving to or from Kenya.
In a context of increasing global mobility and tax competition, several jurisdictions have introduced preferential regimes to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), digital nomads, and internationally mobile professionals.
Jun 18, 2020
In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, with governments adopting unprecedented technologically driven measures to deal with the emergency, the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) and the IBA Business Human Rights Committee have published Digital contact tracing for the Covid-19 epidemic: a business and human rights perspective.
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) initiatives, pros and cons
- EU and local transparency developments, and increasing issues for confidentiality, privilege and outsourcing of reporting and payment requirements
- Conflicting objectives that taxpayer, tax authority and tax agent have in a transparency context
- Can the general public ever truly understand multinational tax issues, and does so-called greater transparency just create greater misunderstanding?
- Impact of ESG (economic, social, governance) and artificial intelligence (AI)
13th Annual London Finance and Capital Markets Conference
Oct 10, 2024
The International Bar Association (IBA)-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities (eyeWitness) app and organisation have been shortlisted in the ‘tech for good’ category of the 2024 UK tech awards, amid an ever more difficult landscape of international conflicts. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement in this rapidly...
Democracy in crisis: the role of access to justice
Apr 23, 2025
We were happy to see 110 participants in Munich on 27 March, in the unique location of Upside East for a day of discussions concerning the very challenging times that the automotive industry is now facing. Attendees had a chance to ease into the conference at the welcome cocktail which took place the evening before and it was good to see many familiar faces showing that the conference is becoming a familiar item on the IBA calendar.
But what does that mean for tax policy in 2025 and beyond? The roundtable will discuss recent and potential developments regarding the following topics:
- taxes on the wealthy (eg, billionaires’ tax, carried interest, capital gains, etc);
- Pillar Two implementation;
- Pillar One, digital service taxes and other bespoke excise taxes;
- the relationship between the branches of government;
- tax competition – is it alive or dead;
- the US is special – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expirations; and
- energy taxes (green and fossil sources).
14th Annual London Finance and Capital Markets Conference
Jan 08, 2025
This article provides a high-level overview of the taxation landscape for entities seeking to establish their business or invest in the United Republic of Tanzania. The current landscape provides for taxes payable or which entities are liable to collect and remit to the tax authorities in the United Republic of Tanzania. The article also discusses the potential tax consequences should an entity seek to exit the country. In this regard, the article examines both voluntary and compulsory exit situations.
A dialogue between Andrea Appella and Professor Stefano Quintarelli.
The AI battlefields - How to navigate and overcome the legal challenges
Jan 08, 2025
One of the current trends within the Israeli tech startup environment is that startups are increasingly considering restructuring their corporate structures by placing a non-Israeli company at the top of their holding structure, often referred to as a ‘flip’. While this can involve various non-Israeli jurisdictions, it is particularly common for the resulting parent company to be based in the US. The reasons behind this trend include tax incentives, investor preferences and regulatory advantages. The typical process of a flip involves the transfer of rights by rightsholders in the Israeli company to a newly formed foreign parent company, often creating immediate tax implications for Israeli stakeholders. However, the Israel Tax Authority has the ability to offer a favourable tax decision in this regard that can exempt Israeli rightsholders from tax, provided certain conditions are met. This decision by the regulator may also have a potential impact on the company’s future exit strategies and tax obligations. The implications of flips should, therefore, be carefully considered by startups and investors.
18th Annual IBA Competition Mid-Year Conference
Aug 27, 2024
The landscape of the workplace is evolving due to the meteoric rise of remote work and a globalised talent pool in the last few years. The benefits of a borderless workforce working remotely without geographical restraints extend to both organisations and the workforce alike. Organisations are able to access a global pool of talent whereas the workforce appreciate the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere. Indian employment laws, though technical, offer a fair amount of flexibility for engaging a foreign workforce in India or vice versa when sending an Indian workforce abroad. However, organisations should certainly have a clear understanding of employment law, social security, tax, exchange control and immigration law requirements before moving forward. A legally thought through approach goes a long way in mitigating risks and treading the right path with greater awareness.
The panel will discuss proposed forthcoming legislation in the EU, UK and around the world regarding artificial intelligence, as well as competition and regulatory issues raised by artificial intelligence.
33rd Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
May 31, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to hundreds of human rights defenders in the embattled country downloading the eyeWitness to Atrocities camera app and submitting 10,000 verifiable videos, photographs and audio files of alleged war crimes. These pieces of potential evidence represent the largest haul for the app in a single conflict zone to date. The 10,000 milestone demonstrates Ukrainian human rights defenders’ desire to ensure that declared violations are captured and processed in a way that is acceptable for investigators and courts of law.
A journey on the swings and roundabouts of family business succession. Our panel will discuss the practical steps advisors can take to prevent the preventable and resolve issues inside and outside the family business unit.
30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference: transforming (un)expected challenges into opportunities for the next 30 years
At the 2nd IBA European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference held last week we heard from Professor Nick Reed as the keynote speaker of the need for a radical transformation of mobility services based on a coherent vision that embraces safety, sustainability, prosperity, equality and inclusion. To Professor Reed, the 2020s are likely to be the decade of transport data which we will need to aggregate and analyse to inform that vision.
In the hot topics session we explore current themes of interest to the maritime and transport law community. The exact choice of topics will be decided later.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
A webinar presented by the IBA Legal Policy and Research Unit and IBA Business Human Rights Committee, 25 June 2020, 1300-1400 BST.
A panel discussion on the opportunities and pitfalls faced by a buyer in making an offer in a pre-pack sale. This session will cover practical aspects to be considered by the buyer, such as valuation, pricing, employees and insolvency procedural issues depending on the jurisdiction. The panel will also address whether buyers should consider taking on board fund managers in distressed asset acquisitions.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
By Caterina Iodice. 1st European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference – Interactive workshop – Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises
This expert panel will review the interplay between telecoms, antitrust and data rules in the newly emerging new worlds of the metaverse, ‘internet of things’ and artificial intelligence. It will discuss and debate key questions including:
• What is the role of telecommunications regulations in this space?
• What is the connection between data protection and competition law rules in the world of big tech?
• Is the cartel prohibition applicable in the metaverse?
32nd Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
Feb 07, 2025
As the world looks towards a sustainable future, India stands at the verge of a major transportation upgrade, where the promise of e-mobility shines as a tangible, foreseeable reality. As India’s urban landscape faces the challenges presented by burgeoning environmental concerns, electric vehicles emerge as a compelling solution, bridging the gap between sustainable living and economic progress.
With increasing dependence on digital infrastructure comes a heightened focus on security and sovereignty in the digital realm. This session will delve into the intersection of competition law and national security concerns, addressing the implications of data localisation requirements, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty policies. Experts will discuss how competition law and regulation can play a role in promoting secure and resilient digital markets while balancing national security interests and cross-border data flows.
34th Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
May 17, 2023
The panel discussed the growth in recent years of nomad visas and permanent remote workers in a post-Covid world and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s guidance on this topic. The panelists discussed practical considerations for remote workers and referred to recent case law and practices in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Switzerland and the United States.
Our experts will delve into the latest global trends in securing Equity Capital Market (ECM) transactions before their launch. This session is designed for legal professionals who are keen to understand the intricacies of ECM transactions across different markets and jurisdictions. We will explore the types of deals being executed, the methodologies employed, and the unique transaction scenarios that arise in various jurisdictions. The discussion will also cover the array of tools available to secure ECM transactions, such as cornerstone and backstop investors, hard underwritings, sub-underwritings, and the strategic use of public and private transaction combinations. Transaction specific steps like "testing the waters" and "wall-crossing" and their implementation will also be explained.
40th IBA International Financial Law Conference
A webinar presented by the IBA Immigration and Nationality Law Committee. 10 September 2020, 1700 – 1800 BST
The panel will address key considerations and processes of equitisation of unsecured debt as a balance sheet repair tool in financial restructurings.
This session will navigate through the following issues:
• Available protections for lenders and shareholders;
• regulatory constraints;
• directors duties;
• orderly sales of equitised debt on the markets;
• disclosure issues;
• implementation risks;
• And conflicts in domestic and cross border constellations.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Jul 14, 2024
Innovation was the leading topic at the 4th European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference convened on 14 March 2024. Nearly 100 delegates gathered at Upper East, a unique venue boasting an industrial chic vibe on the 9th and 10th floors, located behind Ostbahnhof station.
Mediation skills for building and keeping franchise relations
Conference Report – Trends in the automotive industry – Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises
Shortages of medicines and medical devices are caused not only by manufacturing challenges, but also by distribution unavailability, due to issues at distribution chain level. This session will examine the phenomena within the distribution chain that can lead to shortages of medicine and medical devices, such as parallel trade. The session will also explore different approaches to deal with such shortages by several jurisdictions, including the imposition of regulated prices, blacklist, export controls/restrictions, government mandated distribution and challenging product registration rules.
IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) National Financial Inclusion Strategy has as its primary objective provision of access to financial services to at least 80 per cent of Nigeria’s bankable adult population by the year 2020. To attain this objective the CBN has adopted several initiatives including microfinance banking, agent banking, tiered ‘know your customer’ requirements and mobile banking. These initiatives are however still not penetrative enough as the inclusion rate is still lower than expected.
Some investors are starting to become sceptical about tech startups: for every new productivity app, or the next uber of whatever app, there are already two or three competitors that already do similar things or, worse yet, Big Tech can replicate them in no time and drive them of business.
IBA 6th Silicon Hills Conference – the Tech Epicentre of Texas: from Start-Up to Exit
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