IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025
Session information
End of life decision making and voluntary assisted dying
Wednesday 5 November (0930 - 1045)
Committee(s)
Law and Individual Rights Section
(Lead)
Family Law Committee
Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee
Description
In an era of increasing complexity around health, autonomy, and end-of-life rights, legal professionals are now more than ever called upon to advise, interpret, and guide clients through critical life decisions. Whether drafting Advance Care Directives, advising on guardianship matters, or navigating Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation, the role of legal professionals is pivotal.
This focused session will discuss the legal position on advance care directives and voluntary assisted dying across multiple jurisdictions and offers the tools and insight needed to confidently handle sensitive and high-stakes end-of-life matters—while staying compliant with evolving legislation, human rights and ethical obligations.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Alison Choy Flannigan | Hall and Wilcox, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Family Law Committee Liaison Officer, Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee |
| Barbara Connolly KC | 7BR, London, England; Member, Family Law Committee Advisory Board |
Speakers
| Benjamin Gaw | Drew & Napier, Singapore, Singapore; Co-Vice Chair , Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee |