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International Update is a regular e-newsletter about international issues, including current practice rights campaigns, legal development projects and European Union lobbying activity.
International update - 3 February 2010
Posted 3rd February 2010Chinese law firms to visit UK: sign up to take part
There are only a few places left to take part in our Chinese law firms' inward trade mission to the UK. Partners from around ten ambitious Chinese firms will visit London and Birmingham from 22 - 24 March. There will be networking events, one-to-one business development meetings and opportunities to host events.
More information and full programme
South Africa trade mission: discount flights available
Join our trade mission to Johannesburg and Cape Town at the end of March 2010 to learn more about the market and network with South African firms. UK Trade & Investment has offered five grants of up to £730 each for eligible firms and we have negotiated discounted airfares for mission delegates.
Find out more about the trade mission
Private client issues in Spain: attend our conference
Our conference with the Malaga Bar Association will focus on the common legal problems encountered by British citizens who have property interests or family ties in Spain. It will take place in Malaga from 13 - 15 May.
Find out more about the conference
Join our trade mission to Seoul
Our trade mission to Seoul will explore new opportunities created by the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which will allow firms to develop their business and expand contacts in Korea. It takes place from 19 - 21 April.
Find out more
Opportunity to meet leading Commonwealth lawyers
We are offering International Division corporate members the opportunity to meet senior lawyers from Barbados, Malaysia, Pakistan, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Representatives from the national bar associations in each country will be on a Law Society programme in the UK until 5 March.
Find out more
Americas and the Caribbean: 2010 opportunities
Find out about our work in the Americas and Caribbean, including key diary dates for 2010 and opportunities for our members. Plans include events in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Canada and Brazil, and events in the UK.
Download our fact sheet (PDF, 145kb)
Africa and the Middle East: 2010 opportunities
Find out how you can get involved in our Africa and the Middle East activities both in the UK and abroad throughout 2010. Highlights include trade missions to South Africa and Qatar, a Saudi Investment conference, CPD training courses in Dubai and Doha and a broad programme of seminars and networking opportunities.
Download our regional programme for 2010 (PDF, 78kb)
Provision of services: Law Society practice note
Our practice note advises on a new EU services directive which obliges solicitors to provide clients with information on their services over and above the requirements set out in the Code of Conduct. The directive came into force on 28 December 2009.
Read the practice note
Brussels Agenda: download the latest edition
The February edition of our EU e-newsletter Brussels Agenda is now online. Articles include: one-stop shop for provision of services in the EU; client care rule obligations explained; and anti-money laundering networking.
Read the latest version
IBA annual conference: join us in Vancouver
The Law Society is partnering with UK Trade & Investment to organise a delegation of law firms from England and Wales to attend the International Bar Association (IBA) annual conference in Vancouver from 3 - 8 October 2010. Register your interest for programme updates, our conference activities, and an alert when registration opens.
Find out more and register