The Law Society’s International Team promotes business opportunities for members, lobbies on market access, and promotes the law of England and Wales globally.
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“A flagrant disregard for the fundamental principle of the rule of law, the bedrock of freedom and justice worldwide” 🚨
The US government’s recent targeting of international and domestic lawyers:
⚖️ Undermines the rule of law
✊ Violates international human rights
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📢2024 IFTD Conference & #EbruTimtikAward Ceremony is taking place on 14 June 2024 in Manila, University of the Philippines. Hear top speakers discuss fair trial rights in the Philippines.
Agenda: iftd.org/brief-programme-for…
Join in-person/online here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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10 days left until the 2024 International Fair Trial Day Conference, which is taking place on 14 June in Manila! Hear top speakers discuss fair trial rights in the Philippines.
Agenda: iftd.org/brief-programme-for…
Join in-person/online here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F….
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📢2024 IFTD Conference & #EbruTimtikAward Ceremony is on 14 June 2024 in Manila, Malcolm Theater, University of the Philippines.
Hear top speakers discuss fair trial rights in the 🇵🇭. Agenda: iftd.org/brief-programme-for…
Join in-person/online. Register here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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⚖️🌍 “English law is the governing law of choice in international transactions and a vital asset to the UK’s economy.”
President Nick Emmerson tells @legalcheek, as our new report finds that London is the most attractive centre for commercial litigation.
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ALT Photo of a statue of Lady Justice with brown background.
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Join us this Friday from 4pm-6pm at the Instituto Cervantes in London for an exciting debate on the differences and similarities between English law and EU law.
You can learn more about the event and register below:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/english-l…
#Englishlaw #EUlaw #comparativelaw
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Due to train strikes, our annual reception for lawyers from international and domestic law firms will now take place on 19 September ‼️
Join us for an evening of networking and celebration 🎉
If you haven't secured your free ticket, click below:
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Have you previously considered hosting a displaced Ukrainian individual or family?
@TheLawSociety is in contact with #Communities for #Ukraine - a recognised matching service. They urgently need more hosts to come forward.
Take the first step here:
lnkd.in/egugsG3G
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Calling all #competition lawyers! Don't miss @TheLawSociety 3rd Annual International Antitrust summer conference (21-22nd June)!
Ann Pope from the Competition and Markets Authority will give the keynote speech on the first day of the conference.
Book now: lnkd.in/eDcdzSvz
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Interested in learning more about #export opportunities?
Join us for a virtual event exploring opportunities for legal services #SMEs in Europe and North America on Monday 22nd May from 9.30-11am.
Register here: events.great.gov.uk/website/…
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📢Registration is now OPEN for @IBAevents 2023 Annual Conference #IBAParis
🗓️29 Oct - 3 Nov 2023
🌎Palais des Congrès, Paris
✍️Book Your Place Now ➡️ bit.ly/IBAParis
🔹 We look forward to welcoming you to the most prestigious event for international #lawyers!
#Law
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President @lubnashuja on Day of the Endangered Lawyer today 24 Jan, this year focuses on Afghanistan
"We honour the courage and commitment of lawyers around the world who continue to do their job and fight for justice – despite the considerable risk to them and their loved ones"
ALT “The Law Society stands in solidarity with legal professionals in Afghanistan and around the world. We will continue to work to support them and to ensure the survival of strong, vibrant justice systems.” Quote from President Lubna Shuja
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🇪🇺 🇬🇧 “The speed at which government proposes to review retained EU law is a recipe for bad law-making.”
Law Society President @lubnashuja tells @personneltoday as the #RetainedEULawBill is in its final stages in the House of Commons.
personneltoday.com/hr/retain…
ALT Photo of Lubna Shuja standing outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Asian woman with brown hair, wearing a black blazer and white shirt.
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A pleasure to join Fellow @concordiaforum to celebrate the first Asian, Muslim and 7th female President @lubnashuja of the @TheLawSociety.
The Society recently celebrated 100 years since the first woman (CarrieMorrison) was admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales in Dec 1922.
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“Our members – solicitors – are particularly concerned workers could lose access to long-established rights.”
Law Society President @lubnashuja tells @SolicitorsJrnl as the #RetainedEULawBill enters its final stages in the House of Commons.
Read more
solicitorsjournal.com/sjarti…
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🇪🇺 🇬🇧 "the #RetainedEULawBill would undermine the country’s status as an internationally competitive business environment,"
Law Society President @lubnashuja tells the @lawsocgazette as the bill enters its final stages in the House of Commons
lawgazette.co.uk/law/society…
ALT Photo of Lubna Shuja standing outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Asian woman with brown hair, wearing a black blazer and white shirt.
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️We condemn the actions of the Russian Federation, which are in contravention of international law ✍️
Read our thoughts in the @lawsocgazette's in-depth piece on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where lawyers are still fighting to uphold the #RuleOfLaw
lawgazette.co.uk/features/ad…
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⚖️ “Our members want to hear that the proposed new legislation to reform asylum claims and appeals protects #AccessToJustice and meets the UK's obligations under international law."
We tell @lawsocgazette what we hope to hear from the govt’s plans
lawgazette.co.uk/news/sunak-…
ALT Photo of 113 Chancery Lane’s lions. Gold lions sitting on top of a black fence.
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The European Affairs Committee is now hearing from @DeborahAnnetts (@ISM_music), @MarcoCillario (@TheLawSociety) and @LMPetherbridge (@ABTAtravel) on the mobility of professionals between the UK and the EU post-Brexit.
You can watch live at this link: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
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Tues 13 Dec 16:00 the European Affairs Committee will hear from @William_Bain @britishchambers,
Lucy Monks @fsb_policy
and Emma Rowland @The_IoD.
17:00 the Committee will hear from @DeborahAnnetts @ISM_music,
@MarcoCillario @TheLawSociety and @LMPetherbridge @ABTAtravel
#Brexit
Tomorrow at 4pm the European Affairs Committee will take evidence on the impact of Brexit on mobility of workers and professionals between the EU and the UK, as part of its inquiry into the future UK-EU relationship
parliament.uk/business/lords… (1/3)