International Bar Association

We are excited to announce that Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for London, will deliver the keynote address, setting the stage for a dynamic exploration of today's global mobility landscape. 🌍11th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference 📅 Date: 5 December 2024 🕘 Time: 09:10 - 10:30 🏛️ Session: Plenary: A World on the Move Register here: https://lnkd.in/eE8qyDWx #BusinessTravel #VisaCosts, #BorderControls #RemoteWork

Soft #law, particularly when devised by #lawyers themselves, could help in the pursuit of more ethical #legal practice, states a report produced following a roundtable convened by Chatham House, co-hosted by International Bar Association (IBA) officers and members with support of the IBA’s Legal Policy & Research Unit. Discussions at the event centred on the challenges facing the profession daily, including whether existing guidance is enough to meet those challenges, and how law firm leaders and regulators might, or should, respond to the increasing shift in focus towards a more global, socially conscious set of expectations for the profession. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-aXzxB6

⏳Only a Few Days Left to Register! Join us for Building the Law Firm of the Future, presented by the IBA Law Firm Management Committee. Topics include: - Law firm future readiness - what do you need to do now? - Margin squeeze - how to avoid it! - How do we attract and retain talent now and in the future? - What is the future for the 'mid market' firm - AI is not the only way forward - What do the clients think about the future of law firms? 👉Book here: https://lnkd.in/eeic5_n7 👉View the programme: https://lnkd.in/eBkzefjt #IBALFM #law #legal #lawfirm #lawyer

Registration Open for the 30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference! 🚨 Join us for this landmark event, presented by the IBA Private Client Tax Committee and supported by the IBA Family Law Committee. This year’s theme: "Transforming (Un)Expected Challenges into Opportunities for the Next 30 Years." Topics include: - The death of tax-free regimes: what should we be thinking about instead? - Challenging tax residency: is there enough substance in your residence? - 10th anniversary of the EU regulation on successions. - Rich Kids Part I: too rich too soon? - Rich kids part II: conflict of generations. - Trends in Asia. - Digital assets in inheritance, digital wills, and #digital trusts. 👉 Book here: https://lnkd.in/eB_tsCjC #IBAClient #privateclient #tax #law #lawfirm #lawyer #legal

📢 The IBA African Regional Forum, in collaboration with Webber Wentzel and various IBA committees, presents an essential online training focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues tailored for legal practitioners across Africa. 🔍 Why Attend? This programme will examine the latest trends in ESG litigation and dispute resolution, offering insights that are crucial for all legal professionals. You’ll gain valuable knowledge, including: 1. Key trends in ESG and its implications for the legal community 2. Best practices for ESG disclosures, reporting, and due diligence 3. Insights into global and African ESG litigation trends 4. Challenges related to sustainable finance and climate change 5. Understanding business and human rights in the context of ESG Session Highlight: Dive deep into ESG litigation and dispute resolution trends with renowned experts from across Africa. Explore stakeholder expectations, greenwashing disputes, climate change litigation, ESG class actions, and more. 🎤 Moderator: Chandni Gopal 🎤 Speakers: Aisha Abdallah, Amina Acola, and Olujoke Aliu 👥 Who Should Attend? While designed for African legal practitioners, this training is invaluable for anyone in the global legal profession looking to navigate the complexities of ESG. This webinar is free. Limited places are available, so register now to secure your spot. 🌐Book Now: https://lnkd.in/ej8WV3G6 #ESG #legal #law #lawyer #lawfirm #webinar

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International Bar Association (IBA) Executive Director Dr Mark Ellis joined King's College London for a panel on ‘Waging #Peace: How do we strive for global security, #justice and recovery in the 21st Century?’ During the discussion, Dr Ellis highlighted the dramatic, global rise in #nationalism and intolerance and the importance of civic #education in combatting this. He noted that raising awareness of and adherence to #humanrights and the #RuleOfLaw are critical in empowering the next generation to counter right-wing ideologies and to uphold international justice. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/e54MQD4B Dr Ellis joined King’s College London professors Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President (International, Engagement & Service); Graham Lord, Senior Vice President Health & Life Sciences; and Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies. Pictured L-R: Funmi Olonisakin, Graham Lord, Dr Mark Ellis, Sir Lawrence Freedman

Hear how the IBA membership benefitted Titilola Vivour Adeniyi & Adeshola Soyele Join our global community >> https://bit.ly/JoinTheIBA #legalprofession #community #networking

This event jointly organised by the International Bar Association (IBA) and the IE LawAhead Center on the Legal Profession, will discuss the main conclusions of the IBA report on the social and economic impact of the #legalprofession, published in June 2024. The event is in person at the venue indicated in Madrid, Spain and will be conducted in Spanish. After a brief presentation of the main conclusions of the report, we will discuss from a practical perspective such relevant issues as the contribution of #lawyers to the #ruleoflaw, the protection of human rights and democratic values, considering their current evolution. Book now - https://lnkd.in/ehGnh2us

⭐ We are recruiting for the David W. Rivkin's Fellowship programme in London from April - June 2025 ⭐ Please email your application form, CV, cover letter and and essay with 1,000 words or video to internprogramme@int-bar.org by Friday 29 November 2024 should you wish to be considered. Undergraduate law students, postgraduate law students, and newly qualified #lawyers are welcome to apply. For more information and to download the application form, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eU6ERKDS #lawstudents #internship #london