Conference programme

Lawyers worldwide are subjected to harassment, silencing, pressure, threats, persecution, torture, murder and disappearance. Safeguarding provided by the UN Basic Principles on the role of lawyers is insufficient- too many lawyers remain under siege. The independence of the Bar is a pillar of the protection of the rule of law and human rights. Identifying threatened lawyers around the world and carefully monitoring the evolution of their situation and the threats facing them is a necessary vigilance that we must all exercise.

The session will cover a range of topics including understanding The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) mandate, legal frameworks for immigration enforcement , case studies, challenges in implementation, best practices for legal representation, and future trends in Interpol and immigration law.  

This session focuses on the critical mining industry and reviews the potential disputes that might arise.

As global sanctions regimes become increasingly complex, the panel will explore emerging trends, challenges, and strategies to detect and prevent sanctions evasion tactics, with a particular focus on parallels and overlaps with money-laundering. With a focus on the still-developing nature and an uneven playing field in global sanctions enforcement, participants will discuss the importance of international cooperation, the need for agile enforcement mechanisms and best practices for companies.

This session will explore the role of the Asia Pacific region in the era of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is transforming the world in profound ways. As AI is revolutionising production processes across various industries, there are hopes that AI will bring unprecedented progress to solving human problems, including in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, mobility and sustainability. However, as AI’s influence grows, concerns about its ethical implications, privacy issues, and potential societal impacts are growing also. We will discuss the legal and business challenges and opportunities in the Asia Pacific region that is brought by the development of generative AI, and our role in the discussions for a safe and reliable AI.

From the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, and the International Sustainability Standards Board, to name just a few, corporations worldwide are navigating a maze of new legislation and standards requiring environmental and human rights due diligence. This session will provide guidance on how to map out and execute a corporate due diligence strategy to prepare business clients for legislation that is already in effect or on the horizon.

An open committee business meeting where all members and Officers are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments of the Committee.

An open committee business meeting where all members and Officers are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments of the Committee.

An open committee business meeting where all members and Officers are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments of the Committee.

An open committee business meeting where all members and Officers are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments of the Committee. 

An open committee business meeting where all members and Officers are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments of the Committee.

Is your organisation ready for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution that's already transforming the legal landscape? Drawing from our comprehensive global survey of 350+ legal organisations, this session delivers actionable insights through real-world success stories and strategic approaches from across the legal ecosystem.

You'll discover:

• Practical AI applications delivering immediate return on investment for legal professionals across practice settings;  
• Critical steps for law firms, courts, corporate legal departments, and academic institutions to thrive in the AI-driven environment; 
• Essential strategies to transform your practice, judicial operations, or academic curriculum while protecting stakeholder interests;  
• And future-proof solutions for workforce development and talent retention across the legal profession

Don't risk falling behind. Join pioneers from the bench and bar who are already leveraging AI to dramatically increase efficiency, enhance service delivery, and drive innovation in legal practice and education.

This session is essential for: 

• Law firm leaders and practitioners; 
• Judges and court administrators;
• Corporate and in-house counsel;
• Academic leaders and legal educators; 
• Early-career lawyers;
• And legal professionals

Leave with a clear action plan to position your organisation for success in the AI era, regardless of your role in the legal ecosystem. Together, we'll explore how AI is reshaping legal practice, judicial decision-making, legal education, and corporate legal operations.

With Initial Public Offering (IPO) markets being tentative or closed from time to time, how can asset owners ensure they can lift their business to the next level at the moment that this is needed at the right moment in the life-cycle. The difficult IPO market conditions over the last few years in quite a few jurisdictions has shown that one should not despair: alternatives are available!

Exploring parental, civil, criminal, and social liability for the acts for offspring. How far does parental responsibility extend? We will discuss bullying, acts of violence, online radicalisation, honour killings and more.

This session will explore the consequences and implications of an attack on the judiciary with regard to direct investments and free trade agreements.

Maritime industry is being regulated in compact against climate change, but how does climate change effect the existing legal concepts (e.g. force majeure) or the possibility to get insurance coverage. This session will explore this.