New Delhi, Sep 15 The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), a representative body of law firms in India, will organise an international legal conference 'Asian Union for Regulatory and Emerging Legal Inclusive Systems' (AURELIS) in Bangkok on September 18, a release said.
It said that the conference will bring together around 150 legal professionals, law firms, general counsel and legal institutions from diverse jurisdictions across Asia and the Middle East.
"A key highlight of the conference will be the live signing of the Asian Legal Accord by SILF president Lalit Bhasin as a founding initiative towards building a shared legal architecture for Asia and fostering sustained regional legal cooperation," the release said.
It said that the accord would establish a framework for sustained regional-legal cooperation across investment, intellectual property, cross-border dispute resolution, talent mobility and capacity-building.
"Envisioned as a founding framework for regional dialogue, cooperation and institution-building across Asia's legal community, the accord seeks to encourage greater cooperation while respecting the distinct legal systems and traditions across jurisdictions," the release said.
Speaking ahead of the conference on Tuesday, Bhasin said, "As trade, investment, technology and businesses increasingly transcend national borders, the legal profession in Asia must also move towards greater dialogue and cooperation.
"Asia has diverse legal systems and regulatory frameworks, and issues such as cross-border dispute resolution, data privacy, artificial intelligence and digital trade are creating new challenges that cannot be looked at in isolation."
