Building Bridges in Law:

Legal Links London 2025

From 5th to 7th June 2025 London became the meeting point for legal minds from across the globe at Legal Links London, an international gathering of lawyers organised by the International Committee of Westminster & Holborn Law Society.

We were honoured to host delegations from European Bar Associations including The European Bars Federation (FBE) and Bar Associations from Cluj, Bilbao, Murcia, Palermo, Cracow, Gdańsk and Vienna.

The event was not only about engaging discussions and exchanging experiences, but also about deepening the understanding of Common Law. One of the highlights was an engaging quiz led by Lizzette Robleto de Howarth from the University of Law and hosted by Dawson Cornwell. The quiz covered the English legal system and culture, as well as more specialised legal topics.

The learning experience extended far beyond theory. Delegates explored the inner workings of the English legal system through a diverse and enriching programme: visits to The Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court), the Royal Courts of Justice, the Law Society and The Middle Temple, along with meetings with barristers in their chambers. Outside the courtrooms and historic buildings, members of the committee also gave our guests a tour

of Legal London, allowing them to experience the city’s charm and atmosphere first-hand. We also visited Greenwoods Legal LLP and listened to a presentation about the firm's international practice and Church Court Chambers where our guests learnt more about the life of English barristers.

On the final day delegates visited the Sir John Soane’s Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields and viewed the extraordinary collection including antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models and drawings, and paintings including work by Hogarth, Turner and Canaletto. The group then relaxed in the gardens of the Inns and later sailed down the Thames to Greenwich, where they had a traditional fish and chips lunch.

The invaluable connections established and the knowledge exchanged have created a solid foundation for ongoing collaboration between our bars. The International Committee is excited about the forthcoming events and looks forward to continuing to create meaningful experiences together.

The organising committee: Coral Hill, Professor Sara Chandler KC (Hon), Alex Kowalska, Marta Sánchez Merino, Julia Splavska ■