Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)

The #IPBA, in collaboration with Villaraza & Angangco, invites you to a free Regional Conference in Manila: The Rising Tide - Exploring Investment Opportunities in Southeast Asia On Feb 5, 2025, distinguished speakers from across the region will share insights into investment opportunities & roadblocks, trends & typical legal issues, avoiding investment risks, and navigating dispute resolutions. IPBA President Miyuki Ishiguro will talk about the IPBA and the upcoming Annual Meeting and Conference in Chicago 2025. Join us for networking cocktails the night before and following the Conference. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this opportunity to get together with colleagues from the SE Asia region! Download the flyer and share it with associates and colleagues, or register for the free event here: https://lnkd.in/gUzp8aXZ

On Dec 4, the #IPBA's Employment & Immigration Law Committee invites you to an insightful panel discussion on a timely topic: Diversity Data: Dilemmas, Legal Nuances, and Best Practices for Diversity Data Collection, Analysis, and Use Join our distinguished panel of experts from India, France, UAE, Japan, the UK, and Singapore for an engaging discussion on the legal complexities and key considerations surrounding the collection of diversity data. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e64EvmaJ This webinar is free for everyone to attend, so feel free to download the flyer to share with colleagues and associates!

New #IPBA Webinars available for watching! Join the IPBA’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications Committee to learn about futuristic developments in the tech sector! Session 1 explores features of the new Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) – a game-changer which may influence the regulatory landscape of AI even beyond Europe’s borders. Session 2 looks into the future and explore the legal aspects of the use of digital twin technology. Many thanks to the distinguished speakers from around the world who shared their insight and expertise, including Torsten Spiegel, Marose Pereira, Jyotsna Jayaram, JJ Disini, Doil Son, Lai Ling Tong, Aaron Kamath, Bryan Tan and Gil Zhang. https://lnkd.in/gvR6mWH8

New IPBA Webinars available for watching! Join the #IPBA's Tax Law Committee to learn about Taxation of the Arts, Sports, and Entertainment from 2 different perspectives: Session 1, from an EMEA & the Americas perspective: https://lnkd.in/gm-K54wk Session 2, from an Asia & Australia perspective: https://lnkd.in/gfzdC6t4  Many thanks to the acclaimed speakers from around the world who made these discussions so insightful, including Adrien K., Thomas Dr. Meister, Riccardo Cajola, Brígida Galbete Ciáurriz, Khong Siong Sie, Javier Ceron S., Jay Shim, Gibran Naushad, Yushi Hegawa, Amira Azhar, Neil Russ and George McCormick

On Nov 19, the #IPBA invites you to an insightful panel discussion: Is pro-activeness the solution to arbitration’s perceived problems? Held as part of Japan Arbitration Week, and jointly organized by the #IPBA and the #JapanAssociationofArbitrators, this panel will address different approaches to improving efficiency at various stages of the proceedings and showcase proactive approaches that are typically pursued in disputes in Japan and other civil law jurisdictions in Asia. Our panel of distinguished experts includes Moderator, Lars Markert (Japan) and Speakers Sally Harpole (USA), Christine Artero (Singapore), Kodama Masafumi (Japan), Ning Fei (China), and Joseph Chung (Hong Kong). Download the flyer to share with associates and colleagues, or register here: https://lnkd.in/g5DN5-Wz

New webinars! On Nov 13 & 14, join the #IPBA Tax Law Committee and acclaimed speakers from around the world to discuss Taxation of the Arts, Sports, and Entertainment, from 2 different perspectives. Join either or both sessions! Download the PDF for sharing, or go here to register: Nov 13th (EMEA & Americas session): https://lnkd.in/gjYcuVUu Nov 14th (Asia & Oceania session): https://lnkd.in/gijyyKyj

On Nov 19, the #IPBA invites you to a fascinating panel discussion: Is pro-activeness the solution to arbitration’s perceived problems? Held as part of Japan Arbitration Week, and jointly organized by the #IPBA and the #JapanAssociationofArbitrators, this panel will address different approaches to improving efficiency at various stages of the proceedings and showcase proactive approaches that are typically pursued in disputes in Japan and other civil law jurisdictions in Asia. Our panel of distinguished experts includes Moderator, Lars Markert (Japan) and Speakers Sally Harpole (USA), Christine Artero (Singapore), Kodama Masafumi (Japan), Ning Fei (China), and Joseph Chung (Hong Kong). Download the flyer to share with associates and colleagues, or register here: https://lnkd.in/g5DN5-Wz

Nov 5 Webinar - Last chance to register! https://lnkd.in/gPn2Cj9N On Nov 5, join the #IPBA Technology, Media and Telecommunications Committee and acclaimed speakers from Germany, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, America, Singapore and China to learn about futuristic developments in the tech sector! Feel free to download the PDF to share with colleagues and associates, and register here: https://lnkd.in/gPn2Cj9N

On Nov 7, #Deacons, the #IPBA, #HKMCL and #ARIASASIA will present an onsite/online event on a very timely topic! Click on the flyer for speaker information and more details:

New webinars! On Nov 13 & 14, join the #IPBA Technology, Media and Tax Law Committee and acclaimed speakers from around the world to discuss Taxation of the Arts, Sports, and Entertainment, from 2 different perspectives. Join either or both sessions! Download the PDF for sharing, or go here to register: Nov 13th (EMEA & Americas session): https://lnkd.in/gjYcuVUu Nov 14th (Asia & Oceania session): https://lnkd.in/gijyyKyj