22nd October 2022

Membership Price Increase

As you're likely to be aware, from 1st January 2023 we will be increasing our membership fees for the first time in 3 years. We took the view during Covid times not to increase fees, as a way of supporting member firms during this difficult period.

However, investment still continued and we added several new services to enhance the membership experience. Re-investment from us has to continue, but it has to be paid for fairly. Our costs have increased substantially in the last 3 years and we have been left with no alternative but to increase membership fees.

However, we will be giving any member that recommends an individual/firm who joins the network a 10% discount off their next membership renewal fee. If you recommend 3+ new members, then this will increase to 15%. This also applies to anyone that adds a new practice area from your own firm.

The discount only applies to your membership and not for any other services or event tickets. It only applies when the new member has paid their fee and has been introduced.

Bangkok - Tickets on Sale!

We look forward to returning to Asia in the next of our series of ‘On the Road’ events with a much-anticipated visit to Bangkok, Thailand in March 2023.

Thailand is one of the emerging powerhouses in Asia and is currently the 8th largest economy in the region, demonstrating consistent growth.

Naturally, the conference will focus on the fantastic inbound and outbound opportunities for members, whilst providing an insight into this fascinating jurisdiction.

As usual, tickets will be limited, so please ensure you book your ticket(s) ASAP to avoid being disappointed, as all IR Global events sell out!

We're looking for any members attending the upcoming IBA event in Miami, between the 30th October and 4th November.

Get in touch with your client manager if you're thinking of attending.

If you'd like to join the WhatsApp group, click the following link, or scan the QR code below.

New Publication!

North America may be one of the most attractive regions in the world to do business, but it’s not without complications for those who live, work and establish commercial ventures there.

Comprising the U.S, Canada and Mexico – the first, ninth and fifteenth largest economies in the world – North America continues to stand at the centre of the world’s commercial stage.

With favourable business conditions, international trade agreements and long-standing developed markets, it’s unsurprising that parts of the region continue to top rankings of attractive places to do business.

In our latest publication, you will hear from IR Global members in the US, Mexico and Canada about the important updates and opportunities available in their jurisdictions.

You can read it here. 👉 https://bit.ly/3F5znES 

LATAM Regional Meeting

We are delighted to announce that IR Global will be having a LATAM regional member get-together in Sao Paulo in December!

A number of our LATAM members (Neil Montgomery, Ricardo Dos Santos de Almeida Vieira, Daniel Felippe, and Daniel Rodriguez) have been collating a plan for the proposed meeting.

Date: 2nd - 3rd December 2022

Location: The Pullman Hotel, Sao Paulo

Attendees: Approx. 25-40 IR Global LATAM members

Friday 2nd December:

16:00 – 19:00: Attendees to meet up to watch the World Cup match between Cameroon vs Brazil

19:30 – 22:00: Evening dinner at the famous Fogo de Chão steakhouse

Saturday 3rd December: 

09:00 – 12:00: Professional Sessions: Presentations + Networking

12:00 – 14:00: Lunch including World Cup Match

14:00 – 15:30: Professional Sessions: Presentations + Networking

15:30 – 18:30: Watch World Cup Match

So that we can have a clearer idea of the number of attendees, can you please RSVP to oliver@irglobal.com and kindly let us know if you plan on attending?

Member Meetings

Oksana Howard met up with fellow IR Global member Stephane Bellanger in Paris in the run-up to the IR Global conference in Barcelona.

Neil Montgomery met up with fellow IR Global member Hervé de Kervasdoué

during a trip to Paris at their offices.

Neil also met former IR Global Member of the Year Christian Roth and his son Alexander Roth and shared some interesting stories on the rare books in the cupboard depicted in the photo.

IR Global MENA Session – Dubai

We are delighted to announce that IR Global will be having a MENA regional member session in Dubai in November! Hosted by Thomas Paoletti of Paoletti Legal Consultants LLP.

To review full events schedule and registration details please click the following link.