IBA : Internationalisation Conference : Helping local lawyers with the internationalisation of legal practice – 8 December 2025 – Four points by Sheraton, Lagos, Nigeria

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We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming Internationalisation Conference, hosted by the IBA Bar Issues Commission on 8 December 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria.

The BIC International Trade in Legal Services Committee has organised, for almost 10 years, conferences in developing countries aimed at helping local lawyers respond to the growing internationalisation of legal practice and secure a better share of the cross border legal work that touches their market.

This year’s edition will be held in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference will touch on a range og topics to help local lawyers navigate international legal service issues, ranging from cross border capital and international joint ventures, through to international arbitration and working with foreign firms.

Topics include :

• Introduction to international trade in legal services and its applicability in west Africa
• Arbitration of international commercial disputes – how to keep international arbitration local
• Legal gatekeepers of global finance : how jurisdictional counsel shape cross-border capital raising
• Creation of joint ventures – different forms of international alliances and their benefits
• Working with large international law firms – expectations of local firms. Top tips for smooth operation
• Building African Continental Gree Trade Area (afCFTA) – business opportunities for lawyers in international trade agreements

I look forward to seeing yoy in Lagos.

Kind regards,

Iain Sandford
Foley Haag, Nyon; Chair, IBA BIC International Trade in Legal Services Committee