#IBAToronto – On Friday 7 November, as the 2025 IBA Annual Conference drew to a close, Jaime Carey T., President of the International Bar Association (IBA), recorded a heartfelt message of thanks to all participants. Watch: https://lnkd.in/eApRhQkY
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The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of over 80,000 individual lawyers and more than 190 bar associations and law societies spanning 170 countries. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community. Divisions and committees Grouped into two divisions – the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division – the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of business law around the globe. Publications and conferences Additionally, the IBA’s high-quality publications and world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for international legal practitioners and professional associates. IBA Human Rights Institute The IBA Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works across the Association to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law, and to preserve the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession worldwide. Aims and objectives The principal aims and objectives of the IBA are: 1. To promote an exchange of information between legal associations worldwide 2. To support the independence of the judiciary and the right of lawyers to practise their profession without interference 3. Support of human rights for lawyers worldwide through its Human Rights Institute
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As part of its commitment to advancing the role of the #legal profession in responding to the #climatecrisis, the International Bar Association (IBA) is participating at the UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) 30th Conference of the Parties (#COP30) in Brazil. The IBA and partners – American Bar Association (ABA) and the OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil – will also host key events alongside the Conference. Read about the IBA’s COP30 #climate activities here: https://lnkd.in/ecQTFTAc This is a significant COP, marking ten years since the adoption of the #ParisAgreement, and a new era of climate ambition as countries submit Nationally Determined Contributions that set their targets for #ClimateMitigation for the next decade.
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Save the date for the IBA Middle East Conference: Law firms and in-house legal departments working together in Dubai! Topics will include: - Innovative collaboration between law firms and in-house legal departments - Attracting, retaining and developing talent in a competitive, diverse market - Update on key legal markets from leading lawyers of the region - The clients speak - a panel of leading regional GCs provide their views on the market - AI, data and the digital economy - opportunities and challenges - Navigating the rapidly evolving laws and regulations of the region Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/epb74CqZ #LFMDubai #LawFirm #Law #Legal #Lawyer
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📢 Join us at the Building the Law Firm of the Future conference in London on 27 November where our moderator Rodrigo Ferreira Figueiredo (Mattos Filho) will moderate a panel looking at the challenges and opportunities facing smaller, independent law firms in today’s market. Speakers include: - Gary Assim TheImageLawyer - Martin Hirst - Inês Sequeira Mendes - Christine Blaise-Engel Stay ahead of the curve - register now: https://lnkd.in/exVsjKER View the programme: https://lnkd.in/ebGs4Zej #IBALFM #Law #LawSociety #Legal David Patient, Paul Marmor, Anne Macdonald Tiziana Sucharitkul
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The programme for the 15th IBA French-Italian Day is now available! Topics include: - The M&A shake-up in the banking, finance and insurance sector - Restructuring: analysis of the current features of restructuring on the two sides of the Alpes - Security and sovereignty: Franco-Italian defense cooperation View the programme here: https://lnkd.in/eHqdpAvC To register please email Amanda Atherton at [email protected] #IBA #Law #Legal #Lawyer #LawFirm
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#IBAToronto: The Law Society Gazette's John Hyde reports from the 2025 IBA Annual Conference: 'IBA 2025: Justice minister calls for debate on AI judges' Read: https://lnkd.in/eHrS4qPT
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🌍 The 2026 IBA Annual Conference is coming to Copenhagen, Denmark! From 4-9 October 2026, join over 5,000 legal professionals from 130+ jurisdictions for the world’s leading networking and business development event for lawyers and law firms. Gain insights from international leaders, government officials, and general counsel, and connect with top practitioners from around the globe - all under one roof. As a hub of innovation, sustainability and Scandinavian charm, Copenhagen offers the perfect backdrop. Explore iconic landmarks like Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, and Rosenborg Castle, and experience the city’s world-class dining and hygge culture. Don’t miss the chance to connect, collaborate and be inspired in one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities. Register your interest today: https://lnkd.in/gWdvaTUH #IBACopenhagen
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#IBAToronto: Canadian Bar Association National Magazine's Holly Lake reports from the 2025 IBA Annual Conference: 'Abella issues rule of law rallying cry' Read: https://lnkd.in/eGX2APSJ
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#IBAToronto: Singtao Canada's Cherry Wang reports from the 2025 IBA Annual Conference: 'The 2025 International Bar Conference was held in Toronto, with more than 5,000 legal elites discussing the rule of law and inclusion' Read: https://lnkd.in/eUN6rC3j
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📌 Early bird discounts ends in 1 week for the Next Gen Legal Summit: Oral advocacy and cross-examination! Register before 14 November to receive early registration discounts here: https://lnkd.in/gDgDwKJn 📅5 December 2025 📍Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, India This is a programme presented by the IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee. In line with the IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee’s core mission to empower and support the next generation of legal professionals, this one-day training programme is specifically designed for young dispute resolution lawyers and offers a unique opportunity to engage in practical, hands-on learning in oral advocacy and cross-examination. ✔ Topics include: - Fundamentals of oral advocacy – finding your voice as an advocate - Introduction to the IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee: starting young at the IBA – opportunities and challenges - Mastering cross-examination – uncovering the unsaid - Making of an equity partner: how to win business and influence people! For further details including a list of confirmed speakers, check out our conference programme here: https://lnkd.in/gCvfdavs #younglawyers #legal #Newdelhi #IBAYLC #IBAevents
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