Conference & Regional Meeting Reviews
ASIA REGIONAL MEETING, SINGAPORE (19-21 MARCH 2026)
The inaugural World Link for Law Asia Regional Meeting took place in the vibrant "Lion City" of Singapore between 19-22 March. Working with our contacts at Duane Morris LLP, we delivered a high-level agenda covering cross-border enforcement, emerging markets, and the global geopolitical landscape.
Beyond the boardroom, attendees enjoyed a rich cultural program, including a private tour of the Asian Civilisations Museum and a spectacular Starry Night Cruise. The meeting was a historic success, strengthening the professional bonds and personal connections that define our global network.
We look forward to making these regional gatherings a permanent fixture for our members in Asia. Next stop: Montréal!
NORTH AMERICA REGIONAL MEETING (9-11 OCTOBER 2025)
The World Link for Law North American Regional Meeting took place from October 9th to 11th, 2025, in the historic city of Boston, USA.
Working in partnership with Anthony Barsamian from Hutchings Barsamian, a Board Member of World Link for Law, we created an agenda filled with insightful discussions, dynamic presentations, engaging speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.
Attendees also had the opportunity to explore Boston and immerse themselves in its rich history, diverse culture, world-class cuisine, and unique local charm.
REVIEW OF EUROPEAN REGIONAL MEETING, ROME (OCTOBER 18/19, 2024)
After a World Link Board Meeting on Friday, the Regional Meeting was held on Saturday at the Radisson Blu GHR Hotel in the Palioli district of the city, close to the offices of our Rome member firm, Studio Legale Corapi. Special thanks to them for their overall assistance and arranging a welcome by the Bar Council of Rome and in the presentations and discussions that followed.
These were:
‘Introductory profiles of arbitration in Italy and in other national systems’ - Prof. Diego Corapi, Studio Legale Corapi, Rome
Session on Company Law – ‘Freedom of establishment of companies in the EU’ - Prof. Federico Pernazza
Session on International Litigation - Wolfgang Burchia, Burchia Eccher & Eheim, Bolzano -‘Problems of Recognition and enforcement of a foreign (Swiss) judgement in Italy’; and ‘Can we sue our consumer clients in our jurisdiction?’ - André Castelli, Dolce Lauda, Frankfurt
Panel: Session on IP Law with Stella Padovani, WW IP & BP Senior Manager – Moncler Group; AICIPI Vice President – ‘IP & BP from an in-house perspective: practice, laws, trends and concerns’; and Angela Bonacina, Dolce Lauda – Milano – ‘Italian Sounding vs. Made in Italy: Analysis of a crime’
REVIEW OF ASIA PACIFIC/NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL MEETING, VANCOUVER
(NOVEMBER 10/11 2023)
The meeting was held at the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, Vancouver - another successful Regional Meeting for some of our North American and Asia Pacific members. Special thanks to our local member firm, PLLR, and Brian Purcell for chairing the main meeting and for our Canadian members to speak and create discussions on a variety of topics of Real Estate, International Trade and Family Law issues.
These were:
Regulations to curb the housing affordability crisis: Using the Canadian example as a launch pad to trigger a discussion on how different jurisdictions have tried to curb the housing affordability crisis (led by PLLR - Matthew Beharry/Vina Sayson)
Navigating Canada’s International Trade Agreements and Regulations: Practical Insights for Foreign Lawyers (by CMKZ/Affilia – Bernard Colas/Sabrina Leung)
Should the State interfere with testamentary independence for public policy reasons? Using the British Columbia example as a launch pad to trigger a discussion on public policy applicable to testamentary independence. (by PLLR – Mark Killas /Gary Hagel)
There was a welcome dinner at the hotel on Friday evening. The meeting ended on a high note with a tour at a local distillery and brewery and a closing dinner at Italian restaurant Cin Cin in their private Wine Room.
REVIEW OF LATAM/NORTHAM REGIONAL MEETING, MIAMI (OCTOBER 28-29 2022)
We held a combined Latin American and North American Group Meeting, in Miami in late October 2022, with a World Link Board meeting before the main event. It was held at the Grand Beach Hotel, Miami Beach with group dinners at the hotel and at Avalon on Ocean Drive, after pre-dinner cocktails at Voodoo Lounge nearby.
Firms attending were from: Montreal, Vancouver, Boston, San Francisco, Tucson, Chicago, New York, Denver, Mexico City, São Paulo, Quito, Asuncion, Miami, Panama City, with additional Board members from Frankfurt, Valletta, Leeuwarden, The Hague, and Bolzano.
Some of the presentations and topics discussed included:
These were:
Doing Business in the Americas: Litigation, M&A, Real Estate.
How can we better cooperate? “Knowing you and your firm”; and ”Taking an international approach”
A guest presentation by John Price of Miami based, AMI (Americas Market Intelligence) on the 10-Year Outlook for the combined region.
REVIEW OF EUROPEAN REGIONAL MEETING, MALTA (MAY 19-21 2022)
We held a European Regional Meeting, in Malta from 19-21 May 2022, hosted by local member firm, Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates. It was held at the Hilton Hotel, St Julian's Bay, Valletta with group dinners at Gululu and The Black Bull in Valletta old town.
Some of the presentations and topics discussed included:
UBO/ Mandatory Registration
Anti-Money Laundering measures + the effects of sanctions
Yachting – Tax and other regulatory differences between Pleasure & Commercial Boats and implications
Labour Law/ Immigration Law: Employees rights in the EU
Enforcement of Foreign Judgements within and outside the EU: case study
World Link also held a Board Meeting and Annual General Assembly at the same time with other members connecting by Zoom.
What Our Members Say About Us
We take great pride in the positive feedback we receive from our members worldwide, as it reflects the strong connection and trust we build within the global legal community.
A really memorable conference
A really memorable conference. A good combination of nice social events, a useful business programme, and a great opportunity to meet fellow international lawyers.
Sabrina Leung
Partner, Affilia Legal LLP,
Canada
Pleasure to meet other members
This was my first conference and attending as a Young Lawyer where various sessions catered for us. It was a pleasure to meet other members for the first time; and feel really involved.
Willemijn Kuper
PlasBossinade Advocaten en Notarissen, the Netherlands
Really interesting presentations
There were some really interesting presentations and it was good to get a South American perspective on many topics. Many thanks to Neil and his team for hosting a great event.
Melina Lamelza
Perez Maraviglia & Horton Abogados, Argentina
Valuable business referrals
In 1997, I joined World Link for Law (WLL) – at that time Eurolink - because I was looking for a strong, high-quality international network built on real collaboration and trust. From the very beginning, it was clear that I had made the right decision.
Being part of WLL has allowed me to significantly expand my professional connections and generate valuable business referrals, creating concrete cross-border opportunities that have positively impacted both my practice and my firm. What truly sets WLL apart is not only the excellence of its members but also its strong focus on continuous professional development. The webinars feature an excellent variety of speakers and topics, always relevant, insightful, and well curated.
The monthly virtual networking meetings are another key benefit: well-structured opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and build long-term professional relationships. Above all, WLL offers a genuine sense of community. Beyond business, there is a spirit of support, friendship, and openness that makes collaboration natural and rewarding.
Being part of World Link for Law means being connected to an international network that truly works — professionally and personally.
Wolfgang Burchia
Burchia, Eccher & Eheim, Italy