IBA Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen

From 4 to 9 October 2026, the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark. The leading global forum for law firms, in-house counsel, and legal professionals from over 130 countries.

Once again, a team from BUREN will join the event to exchange knowledge, build international connections, and represent our clients worldwide.

About the IBA Annual Conference
The IBA Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen brings together thousands of legal professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge, build connections, and foster international collaboration. The conference will address a broad spectrum of legal topics and offers a unique experience to build new international relationships.

As one of the leading events in the legal calendar, it also provides a key platform for business development and thought leadership.

The conference serves as a global forum where legal professionals connect, share expertise, and explore emerging trends and challenges shaping the future of law.

Click here for more information about the IBA Annual Conference in Copenhagen.

Our IBA team
Would you like to meet one of our colleagues during the IBA Annual Conference in Copenhagen? Please get in touch with one of our Key Contacts or one of the colleagues listed below.

Paul Josephus Jitta, managing partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in (inter)national corporate law. He mainly advises national and international companies on (cross-border) M&A transactions.

Jan Holthuis, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in corporate and commercial law. Jan has particular experience in China-related cross-border mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring, international technology transfers, product liability insurance claims and international arbitration.

Paul Deloo, partner and civil-law notary at BUREN, is specialised in general and notarial corporate law. His practice covers M&A, private equity, financing, restructuring, reorganization, joint ventures, demergers and corporate governance.

Cees-Frans Greeven, partner and lawyer at BUREN, Tax specialist, focusing on advising clients on the Dutch and Luxembourg aspects of corporate and PEVC transactions, including spin-offs, international restructurings and corporate joint ventures.

Pieter van den Berg, partner and lawyer at BUREN, heads the M&A practice of BUREN, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing and insolvency. 

Albert Dreese, of counsel and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in Dutch corporate law, especially matters relating to joint ventures, M&A and foreign investments. 

Carolien Brederije, partner and lawyer at BUREN, advises entrepreneurs, companies and institutions across a wide range of sectors on employment law, employee participation law and governance matters.

Epke Spijkerman, partner and lawyer at BUREN, primarily advises national and international companies on all aspects of employment law relevant to them. He specialises in the employment law aspects of (international) mergers and acquisitions, business transfers, and restructurings.

Tjeerd Aghina, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and financing transactions.

Suzan van de Kam, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in employment law and employee co-determination. She also acts as a Legal Mediator, assisting parties in resolving employment disputes outside court.

Corinne Schot, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in banking and finance law. She has more than 25 years of experience advising global financial institutions, corporates, and investment funds on complex financing transactions, derivatives, and financial regulation.

Friederike Henke, partner and lawyer (advocaat and Rechtsanwältin) at BUREN, heads BURENs German Desk. She specialises in (international) corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, financing, reorganisations, and restructurings.

Robin van Keeken, senior business development manager at BUREN, focuses on strengthening client relationships, developing new contacts, and supporting the firm’s international positioning.