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Internationalisation Conference: helping local lawyers with the internationalisation of legal practice

8 Dec 2025

Session information

Introduction to international trade in legal services and its applicability in west Africa

Monday 8 December (0945 - 1015)

Description

International trade in legal services involves the cross-border provision of legal expertise through advisory services, dispute resolution, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Mfon Usoro	Paul Usoro & Co, Lagos, Nigeria; Vice Chair, BIC International Trade in Legal Services Committee

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