Innovation theme for BICBA 2020 Forum

The annual BICBA Commercial law Forum in 2020 explored the theme of Innovation in Legal Services and the Law

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The 9th annual BICBA British Irish Commercial Law Forum took place virtually from Belfast on Thursday, 5th November 2020.

The annual BICBA conference, hosted in association with Grant Thornton, seeks to strengthen ties between the legal professions in Britain and Ireland.

The 2020 conference, held virtually, was on the timely theme of Innovation in Legal Services & the Law and provided an opportunity to develop and gain knowledge from representatives from across the four jurisdictions.

The committee put together a varied programme, including a keynote address from Lord Hodge, Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court. A link to the full programme is below.

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A briefing on the GDPR

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Effective Advocacy in the Digital Age

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Adjudication in the Construction Industry following the Gillen Review

21 Nov 2019: Arbitration, Adjudication and Mediation will be key features of anticipated Court reforms in Northern Ireland

High Court NI role for Michael Humphries QC

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Merck Sharp & Dohme v. Clonmel Healthcare

21 Nov 2019: A presentation on a major development in the law on interlocutory injunctions

Business interruption insurance and COVID19

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Conflict of Interest in ADR

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