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Join us in Copenhagen! GREAT Legal Services delegation for the October 2026 IBA Conference

Sign Up Now! UK headquartered legal firms and chambers and UK based legal professionals are invited to apply to join the GREAT Legal Services delegation to Copenhagen, taking place alongside the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2026 this October.

Delegates will take part in a programme of activities aimed at promoting UK legal services and growing UK business globally. It will provide opportunities to make new connections from around the globe at high-calibre roundtable discussions and exclusive networking events, building on our successful programmes alongside previous IBA conferences.

This programme will be delivered by the Ministry of Justice GREAT Legal Services team in collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade, British Embassy Copenhagen, The Law Society of England & Wales and The Bar Council, as well as other expert partners.

We welcome applications from SMEs, regional firms and those who may have not previously attended the IBA Annual Conference, as well as more established firms and chambers keen to grow their business. Our partners will provide guidance and support to delegates, including on how to get the most out of the IBA for those new to the conference.

 

You can read more information and apply to join the delegation here . Applications close 5 June at 11:59pm GMT

 

Please share with others who may be interested and contact greatlegalservices.justice.gov.uk if more details are needed.

 

We also invite any organisations interested in partnering with us on events to get in touch by emailing [email protected]

 

Further information here

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Aims & Objectives

The purpose of the Council is to act as the main forum for collaboration between the Professional Business Services (PBS) sector and the UK government, in a symbiotic relationship.

Aim

The aim of the Council is to foster an environment in which the PBS sector is able to thrive, domestically and globally – increasing PBS exports, investment and employment.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Council are to:

  • Inform and challenge the UK government on key issues facing the PBS sector and those aspects of the wider economy where PBS expertise has particular relevance;
  • Create visibility for PBS firms and organisations of government policy and intended direction;
  • Identify clear priorities to contribute to wider UK Government policy areas and initiatives.

For further information please contact the PBS team at the Department for Business & Trade