IBA Global Showcase
25 Oct - 29 Oct 2021
Zoom
Session information
BIC Showcase: harmonising common and civil law practice. The role of bars in cross-border cooperation
Thursday 28 October (1400 - 1500)
Zoom
Committee(s)
Bar Issues Commission
(Lead)
Description
Recording now available
Representation of companies engaged in cross-border commerce means that the contemporary lawyer must be aware of legal issues from other jurisdictions. Lawyers may themselves engage in activities, virtually or in person, in other jurisdictions. Jurisdictions vary in their approaches to lawyers not licensed by them nonetheless acting for clients within their borders. Distinct differences exist regarding approaches to discovery, the boundaries of unauthorised practice of law, treatment of attorney client privilege, and requirements for mandatory continuing legal education, among others. Certain common law jurisdictions are decentralised as well in their approach to the regulation of lawyers as well as cross border practice, adding another layer of considerations. This session reviews some of the more common issues lawyers address in these circumstances and discusses how bar associations may assist.
All sessions are being recorded, unless otherwise stated.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Steven Richman | American Bar Association, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chair, IBA Credentials Committee |
Speakers
| Naoki Idei | Kojima Law Offices, Tokyo, Japan |
| Martin Kovnats | Aird & Berlis LLP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Ethical and Professional Issues Officer, North American Regional Forum |
| Alberto Navarro | DS Navarro Castex Abogados, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Officer, Bar Issues Commission |
| Dr Banke Olagbegi-Oloba | Department of Private Law, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; Secretary, Academic and Professional Development Committee |
| Karl Veldkamp | Karl J Veldkamp Professional Corporation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Immediate Past Chair, Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee |