Co-Chair
Antoine Maffei
Co-Chair
Harold Paisner
Senior Lawyers' Committee
Formed in 2005, the Senior Lawyers Committee represents senior lawyers and has received interest from younger IBA members eager to learn from their experience. The Committee aims to combat age discrimination, promote mentorship, and facilitate global networking. The Committee organises sessions and social events, often in collaboration with other IBA committees, focusing on how senior lawyers' expertise can benefit the profession. Recent topics include discrimination, career progression, and mentorship. The Committee also helps senior lawyers find roles where they can share their experience, including in sustainable development projects through IBA member organisations.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
Navigating personal and professional growth in the legal industry: session one, bridging the gap from senior associate to partner
29 Apr 2025 1300 - 1400 BST
Webinar
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
Tightening borders, expanding challenges: global migration trends from a UK perspective
Governments worldwide are shifting towards more restrictive migration policies, influenced by political, economic and security concerns. The re-election of Donald Trump has reinforced stringent immigration measures in the US, while European nations tighten asylum regulations amidst rising nationalist sentiment. In the UK, the Labour government has ended the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme and prioritised evidence-based policymaking but faces pressure from political opponents to harden its stance. With migration remaining a contentious issue, the global trend leans towards stricter controls and enforcement measures, and immigration lawyers worldwide should stay alert.
Released on Apr 15, 2025
Why should anyone want to be a member of the Senior Lawyers’ Committee?
This article explores the work of the IBA Senior Lawyers’ Committee and the reasons to join the committee.
Released on Apr 15, 2025
The incentive framework for large investments in Argentina
In July, a law was passed introducing deep structural reforms to the Argentinian economy, including the introduction of the Incentive Framework for Large Investments (RIGI, by its Spanish acronym) which provides tax, foreign exchange and custom duties benefits to companies planning to import and invest a minimum of US$200m in Argentina.
Released on Dec 10, 2024
From campaign promises to policy shifts: Labour’s emerging immigration agenda
Following the Labour Party’s election victory on 4 July 2024, the direction of the new government’s immigration policy has prompted cautious optimism among immigration law practitioners.
Released on Dec 10, 2024
Subcommittees and other groups
The Senior Lawyers' Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Senior Lawyers' Committee Advisory Board