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The interest groups for these three regions consist of groups of barristers that practice or have a strong interest in establishing practice in these regions.
Their purpose is to share expertise with each other and the wider Bar on issues related to the region, inform the International Committee’s strategy in relation to business development in the region, enable members to participate in events which promote the business interests of the Bar and enable members to participate in the planning and implementation of initiatives.
The Middle East Interest Group is working on a further mission to the Gulf States at the end of November and the India Interest Group
is preparing an incoming visit of commercial lawyers from Kolkata planned for 10-12 November (tbc). Further details will be widely announced once they are confirmed.
Their purpose is to share expertise with each other and the wider Bar on issues related to the region, inform the International Committee’s strategy in relation to business development in the region, enable members to participate in events which promote the business interests of the Bar and enable members to participate in the planning and implementation of initiatives.
The Middle East Interest Group is working on a further mission to the Gulf States at the end of November and the India Interest Group
is preparing an incoming visit of commercial lawyers from Kolkata planned for 10-12 November (tbc). Further details will be widely announced once they are confirmed.
The interest groups for these three regions consist of groups of barristers that practice or have a strong interest in establishing practice in these regions.
Our call for sufficient resources for the justice system and for the Bar to scrutinise the BSB’s latest consultation
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