INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE UPDATE

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE UPDATE

The International Committee has fantastic events planned for 2025 

and all members are welcome to become involved.  

International Legal Evenings: 

Cross-Border Law & Global Practice

Our committee member, Marta Sánchez Merino, has devised a set of quarterly International Legal Evenings to discuss Cross-Border Law & Global Practice. The goal is to create a new, engaging format that encourages active participation, allowing everyone to contribute and share insights. Marta defines the purpose of the evenings as follows:

a. Provides a learning platform for lawyers to stay updated on global legal issues. 

b. Promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the legal community, fostering diverse perspectives. 

c. Establishes the International Committee as a key platform for international legal discussions. 

Juliia Splavska and Paula Piquer Ruz have committed to working with Marta on this development and we are also grateful to Carolina Marin Pedreno for her assistance.

The evenings will be publicised on our social media channels.

FBE Congress in Bern 29 – 31 May 2025

This is open to all members of WHLS. If you wish to liaise your trip with other members, please contact the Society’s administrator cwhlawsoc@gmail.com 

Congrès de la Fédération des Barreaux d'Europe 2025 à Bern

London Legal Links: 5 – 7 June 2025

We will be welcoming European Bar Associations twinned with us at a two day event. There will be opportunities for members to network on Friday 6th June and details regarding the lunch and dinner will be circulated by email nearer the time. ■

Other News from the International Committee

Lifetime Achievement Award for Professor Sara Chandler KC (Hon)

Professor Sara Chandler KC (Hon) recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Modern Law Awards. As a committee we were able to celebrate her success and applaud her impact in the legal field. Many thanks to Farrer LLP for hosting this meeting. ■

International Women’s Day at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce

Committee member, Paula Piquer Ruz, celebrated International women’s Day with others at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom. ■

Congratulations to committee member Marta Sánchez

Marta is now qualified in both Spain and England & Wales. Marta is a member of the International Committee and Vice Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. ■