Conferences and Speeches

IBA Annual Conference Mexico 2024

Sunday, September 15, 2024 - Friday, September 20, 2024

Partner Sara Aranjo will participate as a speaker and session chair at the 2024 IBA Annual Conference held in Mexico City.

The Rise of Foreign Direct Investment in the Arab World: A New Era
Monday, September 16, 2024 | 2:30–3:45 pm CT

This session will explore the rise of foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years, with a particular focus on its impact in the Arab world. Discover the key trends shaping FDI in the region and how it influences economic growth and development.

Cross-Border Legal Practice: What Is the State of Play and Where Are We Heading Next?
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 11:15 am–12:30 pm CT

This session will review the evolution of cross-border legal practice.  The panelists will review the progress made so far, focusing on jurisdictions that have opened their legal services markets to foreign lawyers and law firms, and assess the outcomes of such changes. The session will also explore emerging challenges to globalization—such as sanctions, decoupling, and de-dollarization—and their potential impact on global trade in legal services.