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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

From Casablanca to Beirut, from Ramallah to Dubai: how is law practice both similar and different across the Arab world and beyond?

Tuesday 6 October (1615 - 1730)

Committee(s)

Arab Regional Forum (Lead)

Description

This session will explore how law practice in the Arab world both aligns with and diverges from international norms. It will examine regional legal traditions, regulatory environments, and professional practices, highlighting the similarities, differences, and cross-border considerations that shape the work of lawyers locally and globally.

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