Last week our partner Beatriz Cabal represented our firm at the AIJA Half-Year May Conference in Bruges, Belgium.

The conference, under the banner of “Bruges: Old Stones, New Orders. Legal Strategies to Adapt to Political and Economic Shifts” brought together practitioners from different jurisdictions to examine how lawyers are advising clients in a period marked by geopolitical tension, regulatory change, fragmented markets and accelerated technological development.

The agenda addressed issues with direct impact on cross-border legal work: the reconfiguration of corporate structures in a world of economic nationalism, the effect of sanctions and political instability on transactions and disputes, the legal response to ransomware attacks, the rise of dual-use technologies in defense and civilian applications, and the growing complexity of global platforms operating under fragmented legal regimes.

Beatriz’s participation highlighted her role as Co-chair of AIJA’s National Representatives’ Committee and our firm’s continued engagement with international legal networks that strengthen cross-border collaboration and practical insight for clients working across dynamic jurisdictions.

Thank you to AIJA and to all colleagues who contributed to a thoughtful and substantive conference in Bruges.