More than 50 countries are involved in the Association
RALA members present in every big Asian city
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Russian Asian Legal Association was formed on 16 November 2016 in Shanghai
The Shanghai congress consisted of lawyers from Russia, China, the United Arab Emirates and other countries. Its organizers represented the largest law firms in Asia, and were all interested in attracting large investments to Russia and other former USSR countries. The Congress hence established the Russian-Asian Legal Association.
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President of RALA Mr. Maxim Tafintsev met with the leadership of one of the biggest law firms in PRC – the Jingshi Law Firm.
The meeting took place in Beijing in a friendly atmosphere. Major financial projects in Russia in the field of privatization, as well as issues of protection of the investment interests of Chinese businessmen in the Far East, were discussed.
RALA’s Chinese colleagues have reaffirmed the unflagging interest in cooperation between Russia and China.
As Mr. Tafintsev noted, RALA has become an effective mechanism for protecting the rights of Russian exporters in Asia and the Persian Gulf countries. The number of members and partners of the organization is constantly increasing, as well as their geography is expanding.
Developing investment projects, organizing international cooperation on various legal issues, the Association looks to the future with confidence.
On November 21st, the Moscow Law Enforcement Forum 2019 was hosted by the Association of Lawyers of Russia (Moscow Branch), the Moscow City Court and the Faculty of Law of Moscow State University. This year, the topic of discussion was “Judicial Discretion in the Practice of the Courts of the City of Moscow”.
Russian-Asian Legal Association was the official partner of the event.
The Forum is an effective platform for dialogue between the judicial community and judicial practitioners, as well as for the formation of “feedback” for the Moscow judicial community.
On November 15, Moscow hosted the annual Best Legal Departments award ceremony organized by the Corporate Lawyer Magazine. This prestigious and significant event attracts professionals both from Russia and from far abroad.
On the sidelines of the event, RALA President Mr. Maxim Tafintsev discussed projects in the financial sector with Russian and foreign colleagues and invited them to the RALA II International Legal Forum in the UAE in January 2020.
On November 14, the Russian State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Problems of the North and the Far East held parliamentary hearings on the topic “On Legislative Support for the Advanced Socio-Economic Development of the Far East and the Arctic.”
Mr Maxim Tafintsev, President of the Russian-Asian Legal Association, took part in the work of the Committee.
The Vice Presidents of the Russian-Asian Legal Association Mr. Nahar al-Dalbahi (Saudi Arabia) and Ms. Nura al-Maazmi (United Arab Emirates) met in Dubai (UAE). In an informal atmosphere, the parties discussed joint projects in the field of oil and gas, as well as issues of preparation for the II International Legal Forum under the auspices of the RALA, which is scheduled for January 2020 and will be held in the UAE.
The meeting was attended by one of the most reliable partners of the Association, Dr. Rashid (UAE).
Vice President of the Russian Asian Legal Association Mr. Nahar al-Dalbahi has attended the regular annual conference of Saudi lawyers in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
For his many years of work in the field of law, Mr. Al-Dalbahi received a commemorative award from the Minister of Justice of Saudi Arabia. In his speech at the event, the Vice President of RALA highlighted the work of the association and spoke on the creation of the first Russian-Saudi law firm with the support of the Association.
On October 23-24, the Russia-Africa Economic Forum was held in Sochi under the auspices of Roscongress. The event, having an unprecedented scale, was attended by over 6,000 people from 54 countries of the continent.
President of the Russian Asian Legal Association Mr. Maxim Tafintsev took part in panel discussions on legal topics. The competitiveness of national jurisdictions, the experience of Russian lawyers in supporting projects in Africa were discussed in particular. The speakers noted the role of legal education and cooperation of law firms as a means of establishing international cooperation.
The great interest of Arab partners in joint financial projects makes it necessary to create a specialized Russian-Saudi office, said Mr. Al-Dalbahi. The new company will be a pioneer in this area.
President of the Russian Asian Legal Association Mr. Maxim Tafintsev arrived in Saudi Arabia, where he attended the Saudi-Russian CEO Forum. The first event of such level, the Forum was met with great attention by the business circles of both countries.
Vice President of the Association Mr. Nahar al-Dalbahi, a well-known lawyer in Saudi Arabia, spoke about the achievements and goals of RALA to the guests in Arabic.
As a result of negotiations on the sidelines of the summit, agreements were reached on the Association’s legal support of projects in the field of transport infrastructure, food industry, Islamic banking, artificial intelligence between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
President of the Russian Asian Legal Association Mr. Maxim Tafintsev met in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) with the Vice President of the Association Ms. Nura al-Maazmi. Other UAE lawyers interested in cooperation with Russian business also joined the negotiations.
Ms. Al-Maazmi have expressed satisfaction with the work of RALA, noting the role of the organization in the development of bilateral investments. Dubai lawyers welcomed the decision of the Association to hold the II International Legal Summit in Abu Dhabi (UAE), and expressed their readiness to assist in its organization.
St. Peterburg International Economic Forum
RALA President Mr. Maxim Tafintsev took an active participation in the 2019 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the biggest annual congress of its kind in Russia. More than 15 000 participants have joined the conference, including Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Numerous business projects were discussed by Mr. Tafintsev, including development of cooperation between Sberbank of Russia and RALA on doing business in China within the network of Russian-Chinese Financial Council. Banking projects were also discussed with Saudi clients, as well as plans of cooperation between RALA and Muslim Advocates Association. Chinese goverment corporations have presented numerous investment plans aimed at Russian economy at the Forum.
Many topical legal and economic themes were discussed as well, including protection of the rights of investors and digital transformation of Russian economy.
“Russia and China: Cooperation in the New Era” Conference
The 5th conference “Russia and China: Cooperation in the New Era” has opened in Moscow. Opened by Russian Foreign Minister S. Lavrov and and other high-ranking Russian officials, it’s widely regared as the most significant expert-analytical forum between two countries. RALA President Mr. Maxim Tafintsev has joined the conference as well.
The Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia Maxim Akimov made a programmatic speech on key areas of bilateral relations and the year of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Deputy Prime Minister Akimov spoke about overcoming the threshold of annual bilateral trade of $100 billion for the first time in the history of the two countries, about the Power of Siberia, a joint heavy helicopter and mainline plane, Belt and Path Initiative, EAEU and humanitarian cooperation.
Mr. Akimov has also called for the technological alliances of Russia and China and the mutual transfer of technologies.
Russian-Chinese Dialogue Forum
RALA President Mr. Maxim Tafintsev have participated in the 2019 Russian-Chinese Dialogue Forum, which aims to:
The Forum, which took place at Moscow, was also visited by prominent Russian and Chinese enterpreneurs and politicians, such as Mr. Boris Titov, the State Ombudsman for Businessmen, and Mr. Henry Ko of CITIC Telecom CPC.
RALA and Corporate Counsel Association of India is organizing the 5th GC Manthan and India International Legal Conclave 2019 at Moscow on 4th & 5th of May 2019; which is an annual flagship event of CCAI which has been organized at Bhutan, Indonesia, Dubai UAE, Thailand and now is being organized at Moscow in Russia. The Conclave would witness the participation of more than 40 GC’s and senior legal counsels from Pan India; Apart from GC’ s Senior Partners and Managing Partners of Indian & International Law firms would also be participating.
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The focus of the event:
– Confirmation of the legality of the origin of funds and sources of income
– International exchange of tax and banking information: challenges and solutions for wealthy individuals
– Protection of capital and assets in Russia and abroad: corporate and financial instruments
– Tax planning for individuals
– Investment migration as a tool for tax planning and asset protection for wealthy individuals
– The transfer of assets and businesses in Russia and abroad
Participants:
– Leaders of relevant practices of law firms
– Tax / financial advisors
– Consultants on investment migration programs
– Representatives of family offices and trust companies
– Private bankers and heads of departments for work with vip-clients
– Financial Directors
– Business Owners
The program of the event and registration:
September 22-27th:
IBA Annual Conference 2019 (Seoul, South Korea)
China Machinery Fair 2018 (Moscow,Russia)
XI Annual Conference «Practice of international tax planning: new focus» (Moscow, Russia)
7th Annual International Conference titled «69th Constitution Day» (New Delhi,India)
Russian forum on tobacco and alcohol business titled «TABBAHUS-2018» (Moscow, Russia)
International Conference on Investment and Arbitration titled «Safe Harbor for Significant Investors» (Minsk, Belorus)
XV Kutafin Moscow State Law University International Research-to-Practice Conference titled «The Russian Federation Constitution and the mordern legal order» (Moscow, Russia)
Conference on the protection and management of private assets (Moscow, Russia)
II International Legal Forum of Russian-Asian Law Association (Saint-Petersbourg, Russia)
St. Petersbourg International Economic Forum (Saint-Petersbourg, Russia)
XVI International Research-to-Practice Conference dedicated to the memory of M.I. Kovalyov (Ekaterinburg, Russia)
St. Petersbourg International Legal Forum (Saint-Petersbourg, Russia)
IBA Annual Conference 2019 (Seoul, South Korea)
First international legal forum ” Modern problems of law and Economics in Europe and Asia 16-20 September 2018, Cannes France, Grand Hotel, La Croisette
The legal forum “Modern problems of law and economy of Europe and Asia” will be organized for the first time in 2018. The forum will be the main legal forum bringing together experts in the field of law and Economics.
Following the forum, the main directions of the panel discussions will be prepared methodological and practical recommendations, proposals for improving global legislation.
Moderators:
Maria A. Egorova, Dr. iur., professor, professor of the Department of Competition Law, the University of Kutafin (MSAL), member of the International committee of the Digital economy, a member of the committee on security of business activities of the chamber of Commerce and industry of Russia, Member of the international Committee of the digital economy, professor emeritus at the University of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (Miami, USA), professor emeritus of the University Logos (Miami, USA)
Stephan U. Breu, Honorary professor, doctor in business administration (DBA), secretary-general of the Swiss Centre for international humanitarian law (Zurich, Switzerland).
The forum will be attended by leading experts from France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Slovakia and India
Time and place: Cannes France, Grand hotel, La Croisette.
Participation in the work of the forum. The registration fee is 980 Euro (the amount includes hotel accommodation), the dinner of the forum participants is paid separately.
The organizing Committee does not pay for the travel of participants.
The forum program will be sent to the participants after registration and confirmation of their participation
Registration to the forum is open until 23 July 2018.
Confirmation of participation in the forum is 1 week after registration
You can register by sending an application to e-mail. mail: lawforumcannes@gmail.com
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Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei International Investment and Trade Fair 2018
Embracing with the historic opportunity of the national strategies of the “Belt & Road Initiative” implementation, “the Strategy of Collaborative Development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei”, the planning and construction of Xiong’an New Area, and the preparation for Beijing Winter Olympic Games , and with an elaborate regional cooperation mechanism of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, The “Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei International Investment and Trade Fair 2018” will be held from the 6th to 8th September, in Langfang city Hebei Province , aiming at developing connectivities and communion relation- ships with other countries of the world, improving investment & trade coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, promoting international production capacity cooperation, by taking full advantage of the market resource advantages of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and the world-wide network and global impact from CCPIT & CCOIC, including CCPIT & CCOIC Beijing, CCPIT & CCOIC Tianjin, CCPIT & CCOIC Hebei. During the fair, the relevant local governmental leaders of different countries and regions, the presidents or chairmen of the regional chambers of commerce in different countries and the CEO’s of the top 500 companies in the world will be invited to have a grand get-together in Langfang Hebei Province. Seminars with clear Characteristics of the industries of Hebei province will be presented. Such as the seminar for international trade and investment match-making, Seminar for CMP China-US advanced manufacturing and environmental industries, Forum for the International commercial law issues, Made-in-China 2025(Langfang)Summit, Forum for modern logistics, etc.
Organizations: China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) , China Logistics & Procurement Confederation, CCPIT HebeiCCOIC Hebei, CCPIT BeijingCCOIC Beijing, CCPIT TianjinCCOIC Tianjin, LangFang Municipal People’s Government.
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The Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) Annual Arbitration forum will be held on 21 – 22 July 2018. This forum coincides with the 40th year anniversary of the Asian International Arbitration Centre’s (formerly known as the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration) establishment under the auspices of the AALCO. It will place a special focus on Connecting Asia and Africa, Connecting Investment and ADR: Opportunities and Challenges.
Established in 1956, AALCO was the fruit of the Bandung Conference in Bandung Indonesia. The AALCO monitors the development of regional centres for arbitration, and respective directors of Centres are required to present progress reports at every annual AALCO session.
Established in 1978, the Centre which was formerly known as the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) was the first arbitration centre in Asia to be established under the AALCO. Since inception, the Centre has evolved into a global hub for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
The 2018 Annual Conference will be held in Rome, the Eternal City. Founded nearly 3,000 years ago, the city is renowned for its ancient ruins, classical architecture, renaissance palazzos and baroque fountains. Rome is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and will provide an elegant backdrop for the IBA Annual Conference.
As the saying goes ‘all roads lead to Rome’ and the conference will bring together delegates from all over the world for the largest and most prestigious event for international lawyers, providing an abundance of business and networking opportunities, not to mention the chance to explore one of the most fascinating cities on Earth.
The signing of Cooperation Agreement between Russian Asian Legal Association and Indian National Bar Association was held 25 November 2017 in New Delhi, India.
INBA is focused on taking the Indian legal industry and its members to newer heights.
5-6.12 V International Forum for Promotion of Legal Services
Legal Practice (Yuridicheskaya Practika) Weekly is honored to invite you to participate in The V International Forum for the Promotion of Legal Services and the PLS Top Teams Awards to be held on the 5-6th December in Kyiv.
The Forum is a unique event in the CIS Region which is focused on development and marketing of legal services. The event has already become an international platform for sharing experience in the field of legal business promotion.
Date: 5-6 December 2017
Time: 09:00-21:00
Venue: Premier Palace Hotel (Kyiv, 5-7/29, Bulv. T.Shevchenko / Pushkinskaya Str.)
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Регата «Кубок Адвокатов» 23-30 сентября, 2017, Лаврион (Lavrion Marina, Greece)
Регата “Кубок Адвокатов” — это несколько дней увлекательной и азартной борьбы наравне с расслабленным отдыхом и профессиональным общением. Регата отлично помогает укрепить старые и найти новые дружеские и деловые связи. Вас ждет много времени для общения, полная эмоциональная перезагрузка, и все это под жарким небом Греции.
68th Constitution Day, 24-25 November 2017 in New Delhi, India International Conference on Law & Policy Issues
Timing the event for the Constitution Day, the Indian National Bar Association (INBA) proposes to organize the International Conference on the “68th Day of the Constitution” at the Shangri-la Hotel, New Delhi on November 24-25, 2017.
This conference invites judges, lawyers, high-level government officials, professional lawyers from Fortune 500 companies, international and national law firms, leading lawyers from around the world to participate. The main goal of the conference is to provide a platform for the Legal Community to discuss a number of important national and international legal issues.
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With prominent support from Secretariat of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the “Belt & Road Innovation and Development Forum — The Belt & Road and Eurasia: Reality Prospects” organised by China Academy of Culture, Silk Road Economic Development Research Centre, Maritime Silk Road Society and One Belt One Road Research Institute of Chu Hai College of Higher Education, and supported by many non-profit organisations, was held full-day in JW Marriot Hotel Hong Kong on 3 November 2017.
The member of RALA, Anthony Lai participated in the meeting.
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Schweizer Steuerstrafrechtstag, 25 Oktober 2017, Swissôtel Zürich, Am Marktplatz, Zürich-Oerlikon
Schweizer Steuerstrafrechtstag was held in Zurich, Switzerland, 25 October 2017. The member of RALA, Dr. Alexander Lindemann participated in the meeting.
Issues identified included: implementation of the Automatic Exchange of Information (“AEoI”), challenges Swiss Parliament, how the Swiss taxpayers’ attitude towards tax transparency had changed with the introduction of the AEoI, practical experiences with the criminal of offence of laundry of money resulting from tax evasion.
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MINSK LEGAL FORUM 2017, 19-21 October 2017, Minsk, Belarus
The Minsk Legal Forum was held between 19 and 21 October. This forum brought together more than 200 participants from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Baltic countries and countries of Western Europe.
Minsk Legal Forum (MLF) is an entirely new conference format. It is more than a professional discussion; it is an informal meeting for lawyers from all over Europe. It is a platform designed for lively interaction free from scientific monologues.
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The meeting with the PRC Law Association of Hong Kong, 22 September 2017 in Moscow
An agreement on long-term cooperation was signed at the meeting between the Russian – Asian Legal Association and PRC Law Association of Hong Kong.
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The meeting with the Delegation Members of Hebei Provincial Lawyers Assocoation, 8 September 2017 in Moscow
On the 8 of September at the Moscow Chamber of Lawyers, was held the meeting between the Head of the Chamber represented by vice-president Kipnis Nikolay Matveevich and The Head of the Department of International Cooperation, Glashev Ahmat Alabievich, The President of the Russian – Asian Legal Association, Tafintsev Maxim Vladimirovich, board members of Association and Delegation Members of Hebei Provincial Lawyers Assocoation, headed by Mrs. Li.
During the visit, colleague exchanged experiences in law practice, discussed issues of attorney-client privilege in China, protection of Lawyers’ Rights against illegal actions of the police, the criminal liability for law practice without status of attorney, the legal regulation of cryptocurrency in China, highlighted the problems of Chinese investment in Russia.
An agreement on long-term cooperation was signed at the meeting between the Russian – Asian Legal Association and the Delegation Members of Hebei Provincial Lawyers Association.
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2017 London Summit on Commercial Dispute Resolution in China, 19 June 2017 in London, UK
Beijing Arbitration Commission / Beijing International Arbitration Centre (BAC / BIAC), Royal Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Centre for Commercial Law Studies of Queen Mary University of London (CCLS) and Institute of Advanced Legal Studies of the University of London (IALS) invite you to join the London Summit of 2017 on Commercial Disputes in China. This well-established and prestigious annual event is based on the Annual Review and Preliminary Review of Commercial Dispute Resolution in China (2017), and will bring together experts from China and the United Kingdom to present and discuss developments in a wide range of areas of commercial dispute resolution in China. Topics will include Arbitration, Mediation, Construction Project, Real Estate, Energy, Investment, International Trade, Finance, and Intellectual Property. This is an opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders in both jurisdictions to share industrial perspective on Chinese practice, and exchange global insight with leading practitioners.
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M.C.A. Lai Solicitors LLP joins RALA,
25 January 2017 in Hong Kong
Mr. Anthony Lai, the founding partner of M.C.A. Lai Solicitors LLP, has met with a RALA representative and has become a Board Member. M.C.A. Lai has become an exclusive RALA member in Hong Kong.
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Global Association of Chinese-speaking Lawyers, 7 December 2016 in Shenzhen, China
Delegation from Russia participated in the conference and was headed by the Chairman of the Board, Maxim Tafintsev. The conference was supported by the Federal Chamber of Advocates of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.
International Legal Forum “One Road: Investments and Law in Asia and Russia”
The main purpose of the forum is cooperation of Russian lawyers with Asian lawyers and exchanging with experience and legal projects/clients.
The forum will focus on issues of investments, sanctions, WTO and international arbitration cases, investments in major infrastructure projects in Russia, Asian regions and the Middle East.
The speakers of the forum are prominent experts and international lawyers, among whom:
– Ambrose Lam (Hong Kong);
– Abdul Rahman Bmh (Singapore);
– Gerard Morada (Philippine);
– Kumar Singh (India);
– professor Dato Sundra Radjo (Malaysia);
– Professor A. Linderman (Switzerland);
– Professor N. A. Morozov (Rosneft);
– Russian advocates professor Igor Zenkin and Maxim Tafintsev (Moscow);
– Evgeni Bogomolov (Saint-Petersburg);
– and other law firms from China, India, Japan and South Korea.
The Forum will be attended by the heads of the legal departments of the biggest state holdings and private companies, senior partners of top law firms of the CIS countries, Asia and the Middle East, deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Ambassadors of the Asian and the Gulf countries, and etc.
The official partners of the forum among others are
– Indian National Bar Association (New Delhi)
– Institute of the State and Law of Russia
– Supreme Court of Russia
– Global Association of Chinese-speaking Lawyers (China)
– International Asian Arbitration Center (Malaysia)
– The State Duma of the Russian Federation
– The Administration of the President of the Russian Federation
– The Senate of the Russian Federation
The Russian-Asian Lawyers Association was established in 2016 to strengthen cooperation between lawyers from Russia and Asia and other regions of the world.
The main goal of the Association is the implementation of specific legal projects and organization of cooperation between lawyers of Russia, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries of Asia. The Board of the Association includes:
• Legal representatives of the large state-owned and private corporations from Russia, CIS countries, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE and India;
• Heads of the largest international arbitration courts at Asia
• Senior Partners of Russian and Asian law firms (more then 100 member’ law firms).
The Association annually holds legal and investment conferences in Asia and Russia.
The Forum will take place on 14 September 2018 and start at 09:00
The Venue:
Москва, Гостиница «Рэдиссон Славянская»,
Адрес: пл. Европы, д. 2, Россия, Москва
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5–7 September 2018, InterContinental Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
From 5-7 September 2018, Almaty will become the venue for one of the most significant legal events in Central Asia.
The IBA Europe-Caucasus-Asia Forum, the successor of the famous CIS Local Counsel Forum, is returning to Kazakhstan with a slightly new look, but the same soul and values we have cherished over a decade.
The Forum will gather managing partners, heads of practice, in-house lawyers, and other senior practitioners coming from, or interested in, the ECA region.
Apart from discussion of cutting-edge issues of the legal market and profession, the event will offer a wonderful cultural and social programme.
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Actual changes in tax, labour and trade laws of Spain 2017/2018
14 December 2017 the spanish law company “Tomarial” will conduct the conference dedicated to actual changes in tax, labour and trade laws of Spain.
It’ll start at 9:00 with address at: C/ Barcas, 10, Valencia, Spain.
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Kazan Legal Forum 2017, 14-17 September 2017 in Kazan, Russia
During the event, prominent corporate lawyers, top managers, consultants and government officials from all over the world will gather to exchange the latest news in the field of law and economics of their countries and regions, discuss prospects for investment cooperation and enjoy a rich cultural program.
Together with representatives of the Republic of Tatarstan, legal aspects of infrastructure projects, investments in innovations, corporate law issues and structuring of international transactions will be discussed. Discussions will also include criminal and administrative risks, the growing role of compliance, integration and cooperation in the Eurasian space, and legal aspects of cooperation with the Middle East and Asian countries.
30th Lawasia Conference, 18-21 September 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
A great leap on the basis of the rule of law – the legacy of Lawasia and its future role.
The annual conference is the most significant event of LAWASIA every year. It aims to bring together the leaders of legal societies, corporate members and individual members from each country in the Asia-Pacific region under one roof, and hold sessions to discuss a number of topics, including legal training, legal preparation and alternative dispute resolution.
The conference also seeks to become a place for the exchange of ideas, deepen relations, establish the rule of law and promote regional development and peace.
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National Convention of Lawyers, 18-21 October 2017 in Bordeaux, France Economics, Digital Technologies and Territories
In the presence of figures from the political, economic and digital spheres, the 7th National Convention of Lawyers will focus on issues related to changes in professional practice. Economic changes, the emergence of digital technologies and the development of territories will be of interest to lawyers aiming to create new strategies and develop their business.
7th South China In-house Counsel Forum, 29 June 2017 in Shenzhen, PRC
The Forum is organized by the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA), as well as supported by the Supreme People’s Court and the Ministry of Trade. Each year, the forum attracts more than 500 participants, including General Directors, full-time lawyers, professors, judges, arbitrators and mediators, their China and other countries, to hold discussions on various issues related to Chinese commercial law.
The theme of the Seventh Forum – Belt & Road: Chinese enterprises and Arbitrage.
This year, the Forum will be attended by representatives from international organizations, market leaders, well-known local and foreign arbitration institutions, Chinese companies and successful local and foreign law firms. The discussions will include topics such as how can Chinese companies entering the foreign market benefit from international norms of investment arbitration in order to protect their foreign investment.
Vienna Summit on Commercial Dispute Resolution in China, 21 June 2017 in Vienna, Austria
The Beijing Arbitration Commission / Beijing International Arbitration Centre (BAC / BIAC) and the Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) invite you to the Vienna Summit 2017 on Commercial Disputes in China. This well-established and prestigious annual event is based on the Annual Review and Preliminary Review of Commercial Dispute Resolution in China (2017), and will bring together experts from China and the United Kingdom to present and discuss developments in a wide range of areas of commercial dispute resolution in China. Topics will include Arbitration, Mediation, Construction Project, Real Estate, Energy, Investment, International Trade, Finance, and Intellectual Property. This is an opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders in both jurisdictions to share industrial perspective on Chinese practice, and exchange global insight with leading practitioners.
International Legal Forum, 16-20 May 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Members of the Association’s delegation have attended the Saint-Petersburg Legal Forum 2017, where the delegates have participated in discussions on judicial and arbitration practice, anti-trust regulation, prospects of Russian legal firms, and other current issues. This year several thousand delegates from all over the world participated in the Forum.
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The Belt and Road Conference,
12 May 2017 in Hong Kong
RALA delegation has made use of the networking session and has successfully embarked on new business ventures and collaboration possibilities with the attendees. The conference was attended by more than 40 speakers with an international profile, holding high positions in international business firms and in the state governing bodies of China and Hong Kong. Practical topics included the advantages and risks associated with the use of E-tools in international trade, issues on tax, financing and insurance arising from cross border trade as well as dispute resolution practices in international transactions.
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Русско-Азиатская Ассоциация Юристов и Региональный арбитражный центр Куала-Лумпура (Куала-Лумпур, Малайзия) при содействии Коллегии Адвокатов «КУТУЗОВСКАЯ» (Санкт-Петербург, Россия) и международной юридической фирмы МААЛОФ АШФОРД ЭНД ТАЛБОТ выступили организаторами Международной конференции «Поворот на Азию: инвестиции, арбитраж, перспективы и защиты рисков».
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Zurich Summit on Commercial Dispute Resolution in China, 23 June 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland
The Beijing Arbitration Commission / Beijing International Arbitration Centre (BAC / BIAC) and the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) are pleased to invite you to the Zurich 2017 Summit on the Settlement of Commercial Disputes in China. This well-established and prestigious annual event is based on the Annual Review and Preliminary Review of Commercial Dispute Resolution in China (2017), and will bring together experts from China and the United Kingdom to present and discuss developments in a wide range of areas of commercial dispute resolution in China. Topics will include Arbitration, Mediation, Construction Project, Real Estate, Energy, Investment, International Trade, Finance, and Intellectual Property. This is an opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders in both jurisdictions to share industrial perspective on Chinese practice, and exchange global insight with leading practitioners.
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates joins RALA, 26 April 2017 in Moscow, Russia
In presence of the Board members of the Russian Asian Legal Association, the President of the Board Maxim Tafintsev handed the sign of the member of RALA to Doctor Jean-Philippe Chetcuti – Managing Partner of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, one of the largest law firms in Malta, specializes in legal, financial, tax, fiduciary and accounting services for legal entities and private clients around the world and represents the Republic of Malta in RALA.
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International ADR Week, 15-17 May 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration has hosted the International ADR Week 2017. The delegation of the Russian-Asian Legal Association has successfully participated in the conference, and in addition to its active participation in the sessions has also signed a joint cooperation agreement with KLRCA. Some highlights of the conference included the Launch of the KLRCA Arbitration Rules 2017, CIPAA KLRCA Report release, and the launch of the Practical Guide to Statutory Adjudication in Malaysia.
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10thAsian Financial Forum, 16-17
January 2017 in Hong Kong
Asia: Driving Change, Innovation and ConnectivityRALA representatives have attended the 10th Asian Financial Forum, organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The AFF brought together global leaders in government, finance and business to examine global economic trends and investment outlook, and to establish connections with potential business partners from across the world. The Forum had over 90 distinguished speakers, and more than 2800 attendees from 38 countries. Topics included Policy Trends and Developments, RMB Business, China’s Opportunities and Challenges, Belt and Road Initiative, Asia’s multi-speed development and other issues.
1 December 2016 in Moscow, Russia
The Conference discussed legal risks of large investments in Asia and Russia.
The Constituent Congress of the Russian Asian Legal Association, 16 November 2016 in Shanghai, China
The exclusive member of the Association in Beijing became the largest legal Chinese company Beijing DHH Law Firm. The exclusive member of the Association in Moscow became the Law Firm Russian House International Lawyers.
In presence of the Board members of the Russian Asian Legal Association, the President of the Board Maxim Tafintsev handed the sign of the member of RALA to Doctor Jean-Philippe Chetcuti – Managing Partner of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, one of the largest law firms in Malta, specializes in legal, financial, tax, fiduciary and accounting services for legal entities and private clients around the world and represents the Republic of Malta in RALA.
