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1 News from the International Bar Association About the IBA With a membership of over 35,000 individual lawyers and 197 bar associations and law societies, the International Bar Association is the largest global association for the legal profession. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the profession worldwide. Grouped into two divisions the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division the Association covers all practice areas and professional interests. It provides members with professional development and networking opportunities as well as access to leading experts and up-to-date legal information. Our aims and objectives To promote an exchange of information between legal associations and lawyers worldwide To support the independence of the judiciary and the right of lawyers to practise their profession without interference Support of human rights for lawyers worldwide through the IBA Human Rights Institute Provision to all lawyers of top-level professional development and network-building opportunities Commitment to the development of international law reform Our members IBA members include law firms, bar associations, law societies and individual lawyers. We cover all continents and our members are based in over 150 countries. Our members include private practitioners from all the world s major firms including Allen & Overy LLP, White & Case LLP, Linklaters, Clifford Chance, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. In addition, we have over 1,000 corporate counsel members representing hundreds of multinational corporations including Coca-Cola, IBM, Exxon-Mobil and AT&T. Contents IBA membership overview 2 IBA Conferences IBA Divisions and Projects 4 IBA Structure 6 IBA Publications 7 The IBA s Human Rights Institute 10 International Legal Education 11 Madrid 2009 IBA Annual Conference 12 International Bar Association 10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street, London W1T 1AT, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Website:

2 The IBA is, quite simply, a gathering of the best lawyers in the world engaged in private international law. Why wouldn t a lawyer working in this field want to be among them? Philip F Zeidman DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US My association with the IBA has been invaluable. I would not be able to be a human rights lawyer without its support structures. Beatrice Mtetwa Human Rights Lawyer, Zimbabwe LLP Membership benefits With globalisation increasing rapidly, legal professionals are now facing challenges that extend far beyond their geographical jurisdiction. Membership of the IBA guarantees you the unique opportunity to further your professional development within an international context regardless of your area of practice or specialisation. As an IBA member you will have access to leading experts and cutting-edge information on a broad range of practice areas, ensuring that no matter where you are based, you have the opportunity to work on a level playing field alongside your peers. Networking Whether you are looking to develop business or strengthen connections in your own and other countries, the IBA provides a cost-effective forum to help you do so. The IBA is the perfect place to form a wider view on issues affecting the industry, size up possibilities for correspondent relationships or mergers, or reassess strategy by debating issues with peers. Learning The IBA stages some 30 events around the world each year, from specialist conferences that address specific areas of practice, to the IBA Annual Conference which attracts over 3,000 delegates. Seven reasons to join the IBA Enjoy access to a network of over 35,000 lawyers, judges and corporate counsel including partners from the world s leading firms and counsel from virtually all the world s leading corporations. Generate new business and learn quickly who are the best firms and lawyers to do business with around the world. Discuss hot issues and keep up to date at our wide range of conferences earn your quota of CPD /CLE points. Learn about key developments, new legislation and real-world issues faced each day by lawyers internationally through our series of magazines and journals. Use our huge online library of articles and informed opinion on all legal specialisations. Have your voice heard be part of the debate on international law reform and make your own contribution to the advance of cross-border law reform. Show your support for the rule of law and human rights around the world through the world body of your profession. Develop your knowledge and skills interact with different cultures and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Information The IBA is one of the world s largest international legal resource centres. Legal experts in every specialisation add regularly to our global library of articles and papers, made available to members through specialist publications both in print and online. Support The IBA s Human Rights Institute works across the Association to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law. It welcomes members from across the spectrum of legal practice. 2 Contact the IBA Tel: +44 (0) member@int-bar.org Website:

3 IBA Conferences November 2008 San Francisco, USA Public Private Partnerships in the US Transportation Sector: Awakening the Sleeping Giant A conference presented by the IBA International Construction Projects Committee and supported by the IBA North American Regional Forum 17 November 2008 London, England International Leveraged Buyouts: A One Day Symposium for Leading Private Equity Lawyers A conference presented by the IBA Private Equity Subcommittee and the IBA European Forum November 2008 London, England International Oil and Gas Conference A conference co-presented by the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure (SEERIL) and the Institute of Energy Law (IEC) and supported by the IBA European Forum 24 November 2008 Beijing, China Evidence Procedures and Ethics in International Arbitration A conference co-presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee and the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) with the support of the All-China Lawyers Association (ACLA) and supported by the IBA Asia Pacific Forum February 2009 Bangalore, India Intellectual Property and Technology Law Conference A conference presented by the IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee and the IBA Technology Law Committee and supported by the IBA Asia Pacific Forum February 2009 Paris, France 8th Annual International Corporate Counsel Conference A conference presented by the IBA Corporate Counsel Forum and supported by the IBA European Forum 5 6 February 2009 Miami, USA Global Investments in Real Estate: Trends, Opportunities and New Frontiers A conference presented by the IBA Real Estate Section and supported by the IBA Latin American Regional Forum and the IBA North American Regional Forum 16 February Dubai, EAU 12th Annual International Arbitration Day: Due Process in International Arbitration A conference presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee and supported by the IBA Arab Regional Forum February 2009 Tel Aviv, Israel The Effects of Globalisation on the Legal Profession A joint conference presented by the Israel Bar Association and the IBA Corporate Counsel Forum; IBA Litigation Committee; IBA Consumer Litigation Committee; IBA Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee; IBA Discrimination Law Committee; IBA International Sales Committee; IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee and IBA Securities Law Committee IBA Annual Conferences 4 9 October 2009 Madrid, Spain IBA Annual Conference 2009 (further details to follow) 3 8 October 2010 Vancouver, Canada IBA Annual Conference 2010 (further details to follow) Further information The IBA website lists details of all forthcoming IBA conferences, including programme and registration information. To receive a printed programme by mail, please contact: International Bar Association 10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street, London W1T 1AT, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) confs@int-bar.org

4 IBA Legal Practice Division The Legal Practice Division brings to life the global voice of the legal profession in a number of ways: specialist conferences throughout the world, an abundance of publications aimed at specific practice areas, projects aimed at sharing best practices and streamlining crossjurisdictional practice, and working groups submitting comments to shape international legislation creation and reform. Members of the Legal Practice Division have a unique opportunity to join the dialogue and to have a direct effect on the state of the profession in their particular area of practice, while keeping up to date on the latest developments and participating in a powerful network of over 35,000 members across the globe. The Antitrust Committee has been the leader of the Division in this regard, and its working groups continue their very high level of activity. In the last year, they have submitted comments on the following: Public Consultation Paper issued by the Hong Kong Commerce and Economic Development Bureau in May 2008 in relation to the detailed proposals for a Competition Law in Hong Kong. The Canadian Competition Bureau on the Draft Information Bulletin on Sentencing and Leniency in Cartel Cases. The United Kingdom Office of Fair Trading (OFT) Draft Guidance Consultation document, Mergers: Jurisdictional and Procedural Guidance, of March The Competition Commission of South Africa on Corporate Leniency Policy Review The Australian Treasury on the proposed criminalization of certain cartel conduct, following the release of the Exposure Draft of the Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Bill The European Commission s Draft Notice on the conduct of direct settlement proceedings. The Consumer Litigation Committee Class Action Task Force, comprising leading international lawyers, academics, judges, and in-house counsel, has addressed the issue of enforcing class action judgments and settlements outside the jurisdiction in which the judgment was granted or the settlement agreed. The Task Force presented its findings at the 2007 IBA Annual Conference, and have subsequently consulted with other relevant committees in the Legal Practice Division, to develop recommendations and guidelines for international procedures and protocols for enforcement. The Arbitration Committee has translated its Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration and its Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration, into multiple languages. The translations are freely available on the IBA website. In addition, the Committee is conducting a review of implementation of the New York Convention in conjunction with UNCITRAL, and it produced a video interview with Pieter Sanders, the father of international arbitration, on his experience during the drafting of the New York Convention. The Litigation Committee has published a collection of key relevant international litigation instruments, for distribution at its specialist conference in Toronto in June 2008 as well as at the 2008 IBA Annual Conference. Additionally, it has begun drafting a Conflict Management Guide, intended to help practitioners choose the most appropriate method for the resolution of a particular dispute in a particular jurisdiction. The Legal Practice Division Task Force on the Extraterritorial Application of the Law, a Divisionwide project, has analysed the problems caused when states impose their law beyond their borders, and has proposed solutions that may alleviate the problems. The Task Force has established six subcommittees: antitrust, securities, bribery and corruption, international civil jurisdiction and torts, international criminal jurisdiction, and insolvency. A draft report was discussed publicly at the 2007 IBA Annual Conference, each subcommittee updated its report based on comments received, and the final report will be presented and distributed in hard copy at the 2008 Annual Conference. 4 Contact the IBA Tel: +44 (0) member@int-bar.org Website:

5 Public and Professional Interest Division The objectives of the Public and Professional Interest Division are to promote an interchange of information and views among Member Organisations of the Association and its individual Members about the public and professional interests of the legal profession throughout the world; to support and promote those activities, the rule of law and the defence of human rights; to facilitate communication among Member Organisations and their members; to provide the opportunity to Member Organisations and all members to be active in the Division through its Bar Issues Commission ( BIC ), constituents, fora and other groupings; and to undertake such related projects as may be approved from time to time by the Division s Council. These are our key successes this last year. Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Implementation Group In June, the IBA launched a new Anti-Money Laundering Forum website to replace the existing site. The new site contains information on the status of the transposition of the Third EU Money Laundering Directive in all EU member states. The new site can be accessed via the homepage of the main IBA website The Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Implementation Group (AMLLIG) participated in a panel discussion on money laundering, which was organised by the ABA s Section of International Law as part of the ABA International Fall Meeting held in London on 4 October The discussion focused on the role of lawyers as gate-keepers in the fight against moneylaundering. The AMLLIG, represented by Stephen Revell, was accompanied on the panel by representatives from the ABA, the UK Law Society, the UK Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and experts in the field of white collar crime. Because the ABA meeting was held in London, the discussion naturally focused on the impact of anti-money laundering legislation on UK lawyers and how the US bar is reacting to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations (applicable in the United States), which require anti-money laundering legislation to apply to lawyers. Representatives of the AMLLIG also attended a meeting in Bern, Switzerland on 11 December 2007 with FATF and other representatives of the private sector. FATF is an inter-governmental organisation that sets the agenda for anti-money laundering legislation worldwide. For instance, the European Union followed its guidelines and recommendations when issuing the Third EU Money Laundering Directive, which came into force on 15 December The 11 December meeting was the second meeting (the first was held in London in September 2007), in a series of meetings, that FATF is conducting with designated nonfinancial businesses and professions (DNFBPs), including lawyers, accountants, casino operators, real estate agents and dealers in precious metals and stones. In a unique public/private partnership, FATF is seeking the involvement of these DNFBPs in drafting guidance relevant to each respective group on the riskbased approach to money laundering legislation, particularly in the context of customer due diligence. The IBA s AMLLIG was appointed by the lawyers, notaries, and trust and company service providers present at the 11 December FATF meeting to coordinate the drafting efforts on behalf of the global legal community. This effort is being led by AMLLIG Coordinator Stephen Revell and Chris McNeil, both of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Pro bono and Access to Justice The new IBA website helps expand and support information sharing within a growing international network of legal professionals engaged in innovative transnational pro bono initiatives. It is a userfriendly and versatile site with multiple features to maximise communication between site users. This strategic use of technology will allow those engaged in international pro bono work to spread information and share experiences 24 hours a day across the globe. The site has a unique and exclusive focus on international and cross-border pro bono work. The library compiles important resources, including relevant materials from IBA conference sessions and from other organisations engaged in pro bono. A training calendar alerts international pro bono practitioners to events that offer information to aid their work. A news archive collects relevant developments in the field of international pro bono, and stores them for later reference as needed. The site s aim is to foster and encourage dialogue and informationsharing among users via listservs, discussion fora, alerts, and the ability of site users to contribute to all of the resources linked on the site. Contact the IBA Tel: +44 (0) member@int-bar.org Website: 5

6 International B Legal Practice Division (LPD) Sections Antitrust and Trade Law Section Corporate Law Section Criminal Law Section Dispute Resolution Section Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL) Financial Services Section Human Resources Section Insolvency, Restructuring and Creditors Rights Section (SIRC) Intellectual Property, Communications and Technology Section International Sales, Franchising and Product Law Section Law and Individual Rights Section Leisure Industries Section Maritime and Aviation Law Section Public Law Section Real Estate Section Taxation Section Corporate Counsel Forum (membership open to Corporate Counsel only) Regional Fora (can be joined individually without LPD membership) Committees Antitrust Global Forum for Competition and Trade Policy Trade and Customs Law Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Corporate and M&A Law Committee Business Crime Criminal Law Arbitration Consumer Litigation Litigation Mediation Negligence and Damages Environment, Health and Safety Law International Construction Projects Mining Law Oil and Gas Law Power Law Water Law Banking Law Capital Markets Forum Insurance Investment Funds Securities Law Discrimination Law Employment and Industrial Relations Law Immigration and Nationality Law Insolvency Restructuring and Creditors Rights Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Communications Law Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Media Law Space Law Technology Law International Franchising International Sales Product Law and Advertising Family Law Human Rights Law Indigenous Peoples Medicine and the Law Leisure Industries Aviation Law Maritime and Transport Law Public Law Real Estate Law Individual Tax and Private Client Taxes Corporate Counsel Forum African Regional Forum Asia Pacific Regional Forum Arab Regional Forum European Regional Forum Latin American Regional Forum North American Regional Forum

7 ar Association Public and Professional Interest Division (PPID) Constituents Academics and Professional Development Committee Anti-Corruption Committee Corporate Social Responsibility Committee Forum for Barristers & Advocates Judges Forum Law Firm Management Committee Law Firm Management Advisory Group Legal Professional and World Organisations Committee Multi-Disciplinary Practices Committee Rule of Law Action Group Pro Bono and Access to Justice Committee Professional Ethics Committee Anti-money Laundering Legislation Implementation Working Group Publications Committee Senior Lawyers Committee Women Lawyers Interest Group Young Lawyers Committee Sub Constituents Training Course (not open to membership) Client Protection Human Rights Institute Bar Issues Commission Bar Issues Commission Policy Committee IBA Charitable Trust Trust Chair, Julia Onslow-Cole In 2006 the IBA set up the Charitable Trust, which replaced the IBA Educational Trust as our main UK Charity. The Charitable Trust has a broadened scope, covering amongst other things education, human rights projects, and the provision of relief for lawyers experiencing hardship (such as those affected by the Asian Tsunami in 2004). Objects of the Trust from the Trust Deed a) To advance education in the law throughout the world for the benefit of the public; b) to promote research into commonly encountered legal problems and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public; c) to promote human rights (as set out in the universal declaration of human rights and subsequent united nations conventions and declarations) throughout the world by all or any of the following means: d) to promote the relief of financial hardship or distress either generally or individually of lawyers, their widows, widowers and other dependents and employees. IBA Foundation Inc Foundation President: Philip F Zeidman The Foundation is a US-based charitable foundation, created in 1986 to engage in a wide variety of educational and charitable activities related to advancing the rule of law. While the Foundation was created by members of the International Bar Association, and works closely with the IBA and other organisations affiliated with the IBA, it is an independent entity whose mandate permits it to support a broad range of law related undertakings. In carrying out its mission, the Foundation interacts with the IBA, the Charitable Trust and supports other legally-related projects not associated with IBA programmes. The Foundation provides financial support for approved charitable projects, typically coupling it with the contribution of time and expertise by the Foundation and by individual IBA members.

8 IBA periodicals available for subscription The IBA produces nine magazines and journals aimed at a wide variety of legal practitioners. Business Law International (BLI) Published three times a year, BLI comprises articles that break new ground on issues of relevance to the international commercial, legal and academic community, particularly those with a cross-border or multijurisdictional focus. Competition Law International (CLI) Published three times a year, CLI provides an insight into international competition law issues with articles that are of practical interest. Construction Law International (CLInt) Published quarterly, CLInt contains a balance of substantive and practical articles and news that anyone involved in the international construction industry will wish to receive. Convergence Published twice a year, Convergence provides current and incisive analysis of developments in the areas of information technology, intellectual property, media, the law relating to arts and culture, communications and outer space law. Dispute Resolution International (DRI) Launched in June 2007 and published twice a year, DRI consists of in-depth discussions of current developments and topical issues in all areas of dispute resolution. The In-House Perspective (IHP) Published quarterly, IHP provides in-depth articles on subjects of particular interest to corporate counsel and in-house lawyers. In addition it features profiles of leading counsel, advice on managing external counsel and internal clients and a round-up of in-house developments from around the world. Insolvency and Restructuring International (IRI) Launched in June 2007 and published twice a year, IRI provides a practical analysis of current developments and timely issues in the area of insolvency and creditors rights. International Bar News (IBN) Published six times a year and featuring articles by accomplished legal journalists, IBN covers topical legal and business issues of international interest, as well as highlighting IBA initiatives, activities and member benefits. Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law (JERL) Published quarterly, JERL contains unsurpassed expertise in all areas of energy and natural resources law. How to subscribe Download 2008 subscription rates: All subscriptions run from January to December. To take out a subscription to any IBA publication, or to request a sample copy (quoting journal ad ), please contact subscriptions@int-bar.org or call +44 (0) For full details of all IBA publications go to If you are interested in contributing an article to any of the journals mentioned above, please contact the Head of Publications at editor@int-bar.org.

9 IBA PUBLICATIONS Hiring the Best Qualified and Most Talented Employees: Handbook on Global Recruiting, Screening, Testing and Interviewing Criteria Edited by: Salvador Del Rey and Robert J Mignin Many global companies want to establish a uniform culture among talented employees with common company values at all levels of the organisation and in all operations throughout the world. As companies expand their global operations, and as competition within and across jurisdictions increases, companies want to upgrade their workforce and hire the very best and most talented employees in each country that they have operations. Successful recruiting, interviewing and screening of candidates from the lowest to the highest levels within the organisation will reduce turnover and other costs in the long run and increase profitability. This handbook will provide both legal and practical answers to these questions and discuss the delicate balance between maintaining the privacy rights of employees with the business interests of employers. This book will interest: Private practitioners involved in employment law and in-house counsel. Published February 2008 ISBN: Price IBA members 84 Non-members 136 Beyond the Carbon Economy Energy Law in Transition Edited by: Donald N Zillman, Edward Godfrey, Catherine Redgwell, Yinka O Omorogbe and Lila K Barrera- Hernandez The present energy economy, with its heavy dependence on fossil fuels, is not sustainable over the medium to long term for many interconnected reasons. Climate change is now recognised as posing a serious threat. Energy and resource decisions involving the carbon fuels therefore play a large role in this threat. Fossil fuel reserves may also be running short and many of the major reserves are in politically unstable parts of the world. This book explains how the law can impede or advance the shift to a world energy picture significantly different from that which exists today. It first examines the factors that create the problems of the present carbon economy, including environmental concerns and development goals. It then provides international and regional legal perspectives, examining public international law, regional legal structures, the responses of international legal bodies and the role of major international nongovernmental actors. Published March 2008 ISBN: Price IBA members Non-members Ten Years of WTO Dispute Settlement Edited by: Dan Horovitz, Daniel Moulis and Debra Steger This book provides a platform to comment on the conceptual and operational aspects of the dispute settlement system. It also: assesses the nature of the system, how it works or does not work, and how it might or should work in practice; highlights and makes a modest contribution to the work that is being undertaken by WTO members to reform the system; and provides a brief overview of some of the proposals that have already been tabled by WTO members and positions its 13 chapters more concretely in that reform context. In an additional effort to improve and enhance the dispute settlement mechanism, each chapter looks more closely into specific aspects of the system, as conceived in the relevant Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) provisions and as put into practice, while highlighting those angles, features and characteristics that may be improved or rather left as they are. This book should interest: International trade regulation practitioners, arbitrators and scholars, as well as international lawyers in general, commercial and corporate counsel. Published October 2007 ISBN: Price IBA members 55 Non-members 95 Our Freedoms: A Decade s Reflection on the Advancement of Human Rights To celebrate its tenth anniversary year, the HRI has published Our Freedoms: A Decade s Reflection on the Advancement of Human Rights. Through its 11 chapters, the book explores significant landmarks and themes in international human rights law. From a study of women in the workplace in Pakistan to an analysis of the United Nations role in conflict resolution and peace management, from the rise of corporate social responsibility to the great strides made in the area of sexuality and rights, this book draws together issues from across the legal, social and political spectrum. Written by some of the leading commentators on human rights, Our Freedoms offers an accessible and insightful portrait of the human rights agenda worldwide, and reveals what is yet to be achieved. Published February 2007 ISBN : Price 25 Privilege and Confidentiality: An International Handbook Edited by: Markus Koehnen, Marc Russenberger and Erin Cowling This book canvasses rules across 18 common and civil law jurisdictions. A handy desktop manual, it offers those who deal with different jurisdictions a quick and easy introduction to the topic. Chapters follow a consistent template in addressing issues, making crossreferencing between jurisdictions quick and easy. Topics covered include the scope of privilege/confidentiality in each jurisdiction, how issues commonly arise, particular issues facing internal counsel and how to protect the contents of documents that are disclosed in a legal or investigative process. Also covered in detail is legal privilege and confidentiality in arbitration. Published August 2006 ISBN: Price IBA members 55 Non-members 95 Directors Liability: A Worldwide Review Edited by: Alexander Loos This first-ever comparative study of a crucial issue in corporate law gives practitioners a unique tool for comparing competing legislative systems in our globalising economies. With over 50 authors, all of them senior lawyers in major firms, it provides a unique summary of law on directors liability from across the globe. Jurisdictions in all continents are covered, including all G8 states, the European Community and 16 EU Member States, so there is something for everyone! Published 2006 ISBN Price IBA members Non-members 133 For further information please contact: International Bar Association 10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street, London W1T 1AT, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) publications@int-bar.org

10 The IBA s Human Rights Institute The work of the Human Rights Institute of the IBA is a source of pride, empowerment and inspiration for lawyers in Southern Africa. It is a visible demonstration of the power and value of international cooperation among lawyers of the world. Sternford Moyo President, SADC Lawyers Association, Zimbabwe The IBA s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), established in 1995 under the Honorary Presidency of Nelson Mandela, has become a leading force in setting governments agendas in human rights and promoting respect for the rule of law worldwide. Over the past few years, the IBAHRI has experienced remarkable growth and achievement. Key activities include: training lawyers, judges and prosecutors in human rights law and international humanitarian law; pioneering training programmes to strengthen the judiciary in post-conflict countries or countries where basic state infrastructure may have been eroded; undertaking fact-finding missions and sending trial observers to countries where the rule of law may have deteriorated; making representations to authorities worldwide where individuals or the independence of the judiciary have been threatened; analysing draft legislation to ensure compliance with international and regional standards; providing long-term technical assistance to under-resourced Bar Associations and Law Societies; and galvanising international support to lobby for change through media and advocacy campaigns. The IBAHRI is recognised and sought out for partnership by organisations such as the United Nations, as well as governments and independent funding bodies across the world. However the basic infrastructure required to maintain the Institute (such as staff, premises, travel and office equipment) must be paid for out of our own resources. If activities expand, so must this infrastructure. Without the increased support of its members the IBAHRI would be unable to maintain its current level of work and this is a funding gap only the legal profession is likely to fill. To find out more about supporting the HRI, even if you wish to do so independently of IBA membership please contact us at: hri@int-bar.org

11 I n t e r n a t i o n a l P r a c t i c e Diploma Programme The International Practice Diploma Programme is a continuing legal education programme designed specifically to meet the needs of international practitioners throughout the world. Developed by the International Bar Association and The College of Law of England and Wales, the Programme will be of particular interest to newly qualified lawyers who wish to move quickly to the top of their profession and lawyers wishing to enhance their knowledge of particular areas of legal practice. For more information, see www. ibanet.org or or contact: Client Services Professional Development Department The College of Law Braboeuf Manor Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 IHA, United Kingdom DX: 2400 Guildford Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) ibapracticediploma@ lawcol.co.uk The Programme s flexible distance learning format and support structure mean that jurisdictional boundaries represent no barrier to successful completion. Previous entrants to the programme include lawyers from every corner of the globe, from Australia and Argentina, to the USA and Uruguay. Contributors to the diplomas include international law firms such as Allen & Overy LLP, Baker & McKenzie, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Debevoise and Plimpton LLP. The International Practice Diploma programme offers the following seven Diplomas: International Business Organisations International Mergers and Acquisitions International Antitrust/Competition Law International Joint Ventures International Intellectual Property Law International Arbitration Human Rights Law and Practice Applications forms must be submitted by 2 January 2009 for January modules. A limited number of scholarships are available to young, deserving lawyers who require financial assistance in order to participate in the programme. For further details, please visit the IBA website. Global Professional Training with the International Bar Association and the College of Law of England and Wales the practical route to enhance your career. The new LL.M in International Legal Practice The IBA and the College of Law of England and Wales are delighted to announce details of the new LL.M in International Legal Practice. Aimed at law graduates, newly qualified and more experienced lawyers wishing to enhance their skills and to compete in the global market; the LL.M is based on legal practice and provides you with a qualification that is rigorous, challenging and stimulating yet at the same time being highly beneficial to your day to day working life. The benefits of the LL.M in International Legal Practice You choose what to study Tailor what you study to your career path and/or practice area All modules are practice-led with contributions from leading global law firms You choose how to study Study your LL.M at a time and place that suits you We supply an extensive suite of user-friendly, practical course material including electronic learning aids You choose your pace of learning Modular course design enables you to determine your own pace of learning Modules start in January and July each year Register now and take that step for educational and career development For further information, and to register please IBALLM@lawcol.co.uk

12 Photos courtesy of Oficina de Congresos Madrid Convention Bureau What will Madrid 2009 offer? Madrid is considered the major financial centre of the Iberian Peninsula. It combines the most modern infrastructure with an important cultural and artistic heritage; the legacy of centuries of fascinating history, while its diversity and culture perfectly reflect the ethos of the International Bar Association. The largest gathering of the international legal community in the world a meeting place of more than 3,000 lawyers and legal professionals from around the world More than 150 working sessions covering all areas of practice relevant to international legal practitioners The opportunity to generate new business with many of the leading firms in the world s key cities Registration fee which entitles you to attend as many working sessions throughout the week as you wish Continuing legal education and continuing professional development A variety of social functions providing ample opportunity to network and see the city s key sights Integrated guests programme Excursion and tours programme To register your interest, please contact: International Bar Association 10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street London W1T 1AT Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) confs@int-bar.org