Conference programme

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

International commercial arbitration is a preferred method for resolving cross-border business disputes because it offers neutrality, flexibility, enforceability, and confidentiality. However, many jurisdictions aim to keep arbitration proceedings local to benefit their domestic legal industry, economy, and arbitral institutions.

Cross-border capital raising, whether through debt, equity, or hybrid instruments, requires navigating complex legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Legal advisers play a pivotal role as the legal gatekeepers of global finance, ensuring transactions comply with both domestic and international legal requirements.
 

International alliances, including joint ventures, are strategic partnerships between companies or organizations from different countries to pursue shared business objectives. They allow entities to combine resources, expertise, and market access without undergoing a full merger or acquisition.

Large international law firms expect local firms on cross-border transactions to provide accurate, timely, and commercially focused advice while maintaining high professional standards and seamless coordination across jurisdictions.