FBE Congress: 11-13 June 2026 Bucharest
Members of WHLS attended the FBE Congress in Bucharest where the theme centred on Professional Secrecy, Lawyers’ Duty of Confidentiality and Client Trust under the Pressure of KYC and AML Regulations. We were warmly welcomed by delegates of the Federation of European Bars (FBE) and heard from our counterparts in Brussels, Spain, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, […]
Palermo Bar Association Legal Exchange November 25
Our International Committee took part in a legal exchange with Palermo Bar Association one of our twinned bar associations. A huge thank you to Luciano Termini and Michele Calantroppo for hosting us and for showing us the beauty, history, and legal culture of Palermo. During the visit, the committee toured the local tribunal, observed a […]
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL EVENINGS: Social Media for International Lawyers October 2025
Hosted by JMW Solicitors LLP The session explored how international lawyers can harness the power of LinkedIn and Instagram to enhance visibility, credibility, and professional connections across borders. Led and moderated by: Marta Sánchez Merino, Council Member at The Law Society, member of the International Committee at the Westminster & Holborn Law Society, and a […]
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL EVENINGS
Tips on How to Pass the SQE as a Foreign Lawyer While Working Full-Time Led and moderated by WHLS International Committee member Marta Sánchez Merino Panellists: Hugo Bittencourt, Milly van Beyere and Yang Yu (Rhea Yu) Hosted by Irwin Mitchell LLP in its London Office. An inspiring evening packed with refreshing insights about the real […]
Legal Links London 2025: 5-7 June 2025
A taste of legal London. An event driven by purpose, teamwork, and international collaboration. Nicola Wainwright President of WHLS was present, as was Dana Denis-Smith who has been recently elected Deputy Vice President of The Law Society. We welcomed lawyers from prestigious European Bar Associations including the Fédération des Barreaux d’Europe (FBE), Poland (Krakow and […]