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16-17 January Grand Cayman |
The Pros and Cons of Offshore Centres The Law Society is a cooperating entity for this American Bar Association event, and members of our International Division can register at reduced rates. |
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27 January – 1 February New York City |
NYSBA 137th Annual Meeting The New York State Bar Association annual meeting will bring together practitioners from across the State. Law Society president Nicholas Fluck will speak at the event. |
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29 January London |
Lex Anglo-Brasil meeting with President of the Brazilian Supreme Court The Law Society is hosting a roundtable in partnership with Lex Anglo-Brasil with Minister Joaquim Barbosa, President of the Brazilian Supreme Court. |
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27 February London |
Capital markets in the 21st century Join us for this joint Law Society – American Bar Association event with leading capital markets practitioners, in house counsel and banks. |
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March
London |
Launch of Business and Human Rights Advisory Group report Launch of TLS Advisory Group on Business and Human Rights |
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7 March Kuala Lumpur |
Forum on Liberalisation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Forum with the Malaysian Bar Council for lawyers who want to explore the international opportunities of a liberalised Malaysian legal services market. |
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19 March Istanbul |
Exploring new markets: Istanbul legal conference Join the Law Society for a legal conference in Istanbul. |
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19 March London |
Cross Border Private Client Conference This one-day programme will consist of an in-depth examination by a representative group of lawyers from various jurisdictions. |
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21 March London |
PPP roundtable with the Ghanaian Minister of State Hon Rashid Pelpuo Join us at this lunchtime discussion to find out more about Ghana PPP developments, forthcoming opportunities and considerations |
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25 March London |
Law Society – Brazilian Chamber of Commerce seminar Save the date for a joint event looking at UK – Brazil legal services. |
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26 March London |
The International Legal Services Market 2030: Upcoming Challenges in British-German Legal Relations Join us and meet a delegation of German law firms for a seminar and a networking reception |
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1 – 5 April New York City
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ABA Section of International Law spring meeting Join over 1500 lawyers from around the world, with a Law Society ‘add on’ programme for solicitors to make the most of their time in New York City. |
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3 or 4 April (tbc) London |
Exploring new markets: China Join us for a roundtable briefing with UKTI’s Head of Professional Services in China to discuss developments in the market and opportunities for law firms. |
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7 April London |
Exploring new markets: Mongolia Join us for a breakfast with the British Ambassador to Mongolia to discuss the latest developments in the regulation of international investment and opportunities for law firms in the market. |
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30 April Baku |
Developing global networks: Baku launch of the British Azerbaijani Law Association The Law Society is supporting the British Azerbaijani Law Association on a legal services visit to Baku made up of a half day seminar followed by a networking reception. |
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5 May Johannesburg, South Africa
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UK-SA legal services roundtable and networking business lunch with Shailesh Vara, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice A joint event with UK Trade & Investment, South Africa to promote UK legal services and international practice. |
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5 – 18 May |
Lord Mayor’s visit to Latin America Join the Law Society on the Lord Mayor’s delegation to Latin America with events in Mexico City and Sao Paulo to promote links with UK law firms and English law. |
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7 May |
Competition Section event: Multi-jurisdictional monitoring trustee assignments Join the Competition Section at the Law Societies’ Brussels Office for an exciting talk on multi-jurisdictional monitoring trustee assignments. |
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15 May |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme- Mexico City, Mexico The Law Society’s ILTP provides quality CPD accredited courses delivered by leading international trainers to qualified lawyers from all jurisdictions. We will be delivering a one day course on Financial Management and Business Development for law firms. |
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21-22 May |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme, Dubai, UAE The Law Society’s ILTP provides quality CPD accredited courses delivered by leading international trainers to qualified lawyers from all jurisdictions. We will be delivering two days of training on International Acquisitions and International Joint Ventures. |
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25 – 27 May |
Africa International Arbitration Conference Join the Law Society in Rwanda at the Kigali International Arbitration Centre’s first Africa arbitration conference. |
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25 – 27 May |
Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law annual conference Join the Law Society at Nigeria’s premier business law conference. |
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2nd June-14 July London and Birmingham |
Commonwealth bar leaders programme Bar leaders from Malaysia, Malawi, Tanzania and the East African Law Society will take part in the Law Society’s annual programme with opportunities for meetings with UK firms. |
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10-11 June |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme, Lagos, Nigeria The Law Society’s ILTP provides quality CPD accredited courses delivered by leading international trainers to qualified lawyers from all jurisdictions. We will be delivering two days of training on International Joint Ventures and Arbitration. |
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25 June London |
Exploring new markets: Colombia Law Day A joint Law Society – British & Colombian Chamber of Commerce event focusing on opportunities for UK law firms and their clients in Colombia. |
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16 June-24 July Liverpool |
International Festival for Business The International Festival of Business 2014 will accelerate UK economic growth with an ambitious programme of global business events running throughout June and July 2014. |
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2 July Liverpool |
Welcome to Liverpool: Options for foreign law firms and lawyers in England and Wales Part of the Law Society’s programme at the International Festival for Business in Liverpool. This event for foreign law firms and lawyers will cover setting up an office in England and Wales and dual qualification as a solicitor. |
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7 July |
Breakfast briefing on opportunities in Central Asia Meet out experts and find out more about how to develop your business in the region. |
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8 July London |
International Marketplace 2014 Our flagship conference promises to provide expert insight and market intelligence on the key issues that are affecting UK and overseas law firms. |
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7 – 9 July London |
Developing your international business: Pan Africa legal services inward visit A full programme of events in London providing an opportunity to meet with firms from across the Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa. |
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3-4 September Almaty and Astana |
Exploring New Markets: Join Law Society on the Lord Mayor’s visit to Kazakhstan Participate in the Lord Mayor’s delegation to Kazakhstan and play an active role in Law Society activities focusing on attracting new business in areas including corporate governance, Islamic finance and IP law. |
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23 September London |
Doing legal business in the Nordics: Seminar and reception Join us for this breakfast briefing and explore opportunities to develop your business and support your clients in the region. |
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29-30 September Singapore |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme The Law Society’s ILTP provides quality CPD accredited courses delivered by leading international trainers to qualified lawyers from all jurisdictions. We will be delivering two days of training on International Joint Ventures and Business Development. |
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1 October London |
Opening of the Legal Year International bar leaders and senior members of the English and Welsh legal profession gather in London to celebrate the opening of the legal year. |
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1 October London |
Roundtable with the Casablanca Bar Association Limited places available for a roundtable with the President of the Casablanca Bar Association to discuss working relationships between Moroccan and foreign law firms. |
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3 October London |
Doing Legal Business in Mexico In partnership with the Mexican Chamber of Commerce - GB, this event will focus on the opportunities for UK law firms and their clients in Mexico. |
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13-14 October |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme, Moscow, Russia Attend our training programme in Moscow. The first day will focus on “From Lawyer to Legal Entrepreneur” and the second day on “Better business for law firms – creating quality service, greater profitability and better legal skills”. |
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8-15 October China |
Exploring new markets: Legal Services mission to China Join the Lord Mayor’s delegation to Beijing, Shanghai and a regional city to develop your business contacts in the country. With a focus on legal services, the Law Society will be leading on organising the delegation this year. |
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19-24 October Tokyo |
IBA annual conference The Law Society is organising ‘add on’ events for solicitors the International Bar Association annual conference in Tokyo, including a networking reception. |
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22 October |
How in-house and external counsel operate in Russia and the CIS The Law Society is organising a seminar and networking event for members focusing on the issues in-house counsel from Russia and CIS face and how external counsel can help. donna.evans@lawsociety.org.uk |
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21-25 October Buenos Aires |
ABA Section of International Law fall meeting The Law Society is a cooperating entity for this American Bar Association event, and members of our International Division can register at reduced rates. |
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27-29 October Seoul |
Exploring new markets: Korea trade mission Join our trade mission to Seoul to develop your links with leading Korean law firms and explore opportunities in the market. |
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3-4 November Almaty, Kazakhstan |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme This training programme will explore the relevance of English law to business deals in Kazkahstan. |
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10 November London |
Exploring new markets… Panama Panelists at this event will discuss the political and economic climate for UK companies operating in Panama and offer advice in developing business in their market. The event will be followed by a networking reception sponsored by Morgan & Morgan. |
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18 November London |
Exploring new markets: Canada Save the date for our briefing on opportunities in the Canadian market for UK law firms and their clients. |
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18-19 November Dubai |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme The Law Society’s ILTP provides quality CPD accredited courses delivered by leading international trainers to qualified lawyers from all jurisdictions. We will be delivering two days of training on Contract Drafting and How to Successfully Run a Law Firm as a Business (Management Course Stage1). |
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19 November |
Save the date:– Post Brazilian Election Analysis charlotte.ford@lawsociety.org.uk |
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November |
Brazilian British Lawyers Exchange Programme Begins in November 2014 with a group of Brazilian lawyers participating in a four week programme in London and includes a short bespoke academic programme, and placement in solicitors’ firm and barristers’ chambers. This will be supplemented with a series of legal seminars and social and networking events. charlotte.ford@lawsociety.org.uk |
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December Lagos |
International Lawyers’ Training Programme The Law Society’s ILTP provides quality CPD accredited courses delivered by leading international trainers to qualified lawyers from all jurisdictions. We will be delivering one das of training on Contract Drafting. |
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December Lagos |
Public Private Partnership Training A joint Law Society and British Expertise day and a half training course delivered by leading international trainers. |
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December Accra, Ghana |
IBA Africa Regional Forum Join the Law Society in Accra at the IBA conference as well as a bespoke additional programme for International Division members. |