LexisNexis® is a leading global provider of world-class content, information analytics and workflow solutions for professionals in the legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting and academic markets.

Millions of customers in more than 100 countries on six continents use LexisNexis services to achieve and outperform their goals.

PromoMadrid, Desarrollo Internacional de Madrid, S.A., is a publicly-funded company that is dependent on the Madrid Regional Ministry for Economy and Finance (Consejería de Economía y Hacienda de la Comunidad de Madrid). It was created in 2004 and its main shareholders are the Madrid Institute of Development (IMADE), Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Madrid), the Madrid Business Federation (CEIM) and the Madrid Savings Bank (Caja Madrid).

The main purpose of PromoMadrid is the promotion and international development of the Madrid Region.

Chambers and Partners are delighted to sponsor the 2009 Annual IBA conference.

All Chambers Guides to the legal profession – Global, USA, Europe, UK, Asia and now Chambers Latin America – are products of in-depth interviews with clients and peers assessing lawyers and law firms’ expertise.

Chambers rankings and editorial are referred to extensively by Corporate Counsel, CEO's and other business leaders. The New York Times called Chambers, "The gold standard"

Legalease, specialist legal publishers of The Legal 500 series, Legal Business Magazine and The In-House Lawyer Magazine is the leading provider of market information and analysis on the key issues affecting commercial law firms and their clients.

The legal 500 series found online at www.legal500.com has become the first point of reference for clients and key referrers of legal work whether they are operating in the UK, EMEA, US or Asia Pacific markets attracting over 450,000 users per month.

The Legal Media Group’s cutting edge news, insightful analysis and lively discussion make it the destination for those who want to stay ahead of the international legal developments that drive their business.

LMG’s publications include International Financial Law Review: The magazine for corporate counsel, it provides coverage of corporate and financial law to help companies struggling to cope in volatile markets; International Tax Review; Transfer Pricing Week; Managing IP; China Law & Practice and Asialaw

Practical Law Company (PLC) is the leading provider of legal know-how, transactional analysis and market intelligence for lawyers. We are not simply a publisher. We don't aggregate primary sources or produce academic textbooks.

We deliver and maintain the guidance, analysis and materials front-line lawyers need daily.
Since 1990 we have been working with law firms and in-house law departments to provide innovative and practical solutions in know-how, technology and practice development. We have offices in London and New York. Our UK operation provides know-how for commercial and private client lawyers, the services are based on English law.
Our US operation provides know-how for US commercial lawyers.

Who's Who Legal identifies the leading lawyers in 31 distinct areas of the international legal marketplace.

Nominees are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide - it is not possible to buy entry into the publications.

Bar CouncilThe Bar Council represents and regulates the c. 15,000 barristers of England & Wales. Internationally, it assists the Bar in widening its professional networks. It also provides training and advice to lawyers in countries where the rule of law needs strengthening and works to ensure that the core values of all lawyers remain protected.

International provider of multilingual communications services CLS Communication is an international provider of multilingual communications, primarily in the fields of law, finance and life science.

Headquartered in Switzerland, the company specialises in translation, interpreting and management of multilingual texts.
CLS Communication has over 350 in-house specialists in Europe, the US and Asia as well as a global network of around 1500 professionals.

European Lawyer has led the business of law for ten years.

From the magazine and reference books to the forthcoming online legal procurement service - ProcureLaw.com, European Lawyer has championed the cause of independent law firms. September sees a magazine redesign laying a firm foundation for the next ten years.

FTI exists to help companies and their stakeholders protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex economic, legal and regulatory environment.

We are the trusted advisor entrenched in many of the game-changing events that make headlines, move markets and create business history.

Iberian Lawyer is the only in-depth source of information for General Counsel advising businesses with operations in Spain and Portugal, as well as the law firms around the world acting as their external legal advisors.

Its readership of 9,000 includes lawyers within the top 500 Iberian businesses plus the world’s leading 250 law firms. Iberian Lawyer’s In-House Club provides a unique meeting point for the region’s corporate counsel.

IBFD is a leading international provider of cross-border tax expertise with a long-standing history in supporting and contributing to tax research and academic activities.

IBFD offers complete coverage on international taxation through its courses, online products, journals, books and library. Further services include government consultancy and individual client research.

Informa Publishing some of the legal world’s most respected and influential titles, Informa Law are the first choice for many of the industry’s most respected firms. We offer a wide range of products and services including the indispensable Lloyd's Shipping Law Library, the world-renowned Lloyd's Law Reports and i-law.com which will save you hours of research time.

The Law Society is the representative body for solicitors in England and Wales.

From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales.

Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing)

We are pleased to announce that Tottel Publishing has changed its name to Bloomsbury Professional after being acquired by Bloomsbury Publishing, one of the world's leading independent publishing houses. Come and visit us to see our new and established titles in subjects including arbitration, banking, international trade, commercial and company law, human rights, technology, IP and international tax and trusts. We have plenty of special offers exclusively for IBA members, and look forward to meeting you in Madrid.

Best Lawyers is the preeminent guide to legal excellence, producing selective lists of lawyers in the U.S. since 1983, and now abroad in more than 40 nations. Best Lawyers now collaborates with U.S. News & World Report to rank “Best Law Firms” and “Best Law Firms to Work For”.

IE Law School is a vibrant community that generates knowledge on law in its business, economic and social context. Our school, with 35 years of experience in training lawyers, is an international reference in the area of Business law and in the practice of global lawyering, due to our hands-on approach to legal problems as well as to our clinical method of active learning

RFOR is a full-service Brazilian law firm recognized for its experience in representing foreign companies.

We have represented foreign companies in some of the most important transactions in Brazil.

S. A. EVANGELOU & CO LLC, the LANDWELL Network Firm in Cyprus, offers specialist legal advice for businesses and individuals (mainly corporate and business law) and on-going legal support

Oostvogels Pfister Feyten provides legal advice and assistance in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Private Equity, Tax, Investment Funds, Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency and Litigation. The firm has particular expertise with projects such as structuring cross-border transactions through Luxembourg from a legal and tax perspective and the creation of regulated and unregulated investment vehicles amongst other activities. Clients include multi-national corporate groups, banking and finance institutions, private equity houses, investment funds and high net worth individuals.

In 1992, SRS was the first Portuguese lax firm to establish a partnership with an international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. Our practice has expanded significantly and is now one of the largest and most highly respected in Portugal.

Our lawyers advice clients on all aspects of domestic and international legal matters, with particular expertise in commercial, corporate, competition, energy, employment, dispute resolution, environment, finance, infrastructure, life sciences, public law, real estate, tax and TMT.

Miller Thomson

One of Canada’s largest business law firms, Miller Thomson offers a complete range of business law, regulatory and advocacy services to assist domestic and international decision-makers with all of their Canadian legal needs, providing advice in both English and French.

SPONSORS OF:
The Corporate Counsel lunch.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners is a leading Hungarian law firm with extensive international professional experience, active in the Hungarian legal market since 1991 and regularly involved in major transactions shaping the business environment.

The Squire Sanders Legal Counsel Worldwide Network, consisting of global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P. and other top firms in major cities throughout Latin America, provides clients instant access to high-caliber, integrated legal resources not only within Latin America and the Caribbean, but also throughout the world.

Sagardoy Abogados Law Firm
Founder and Member Firm of Ius Laboris alliance

Employment/labour, employee benefits, immigration and pensions law. Legal advice and litigation related to Human Resources for corporate clients.

C/Tutor, 27
28008 Madrid
Spain

T: +3491 542 9040
F: +3491 542 2657
abogados@sagardoy.com

Seward & Kissel has an international reputation for excellence and a primary focus on advisory, regulatory, transactional and litigation services for investors, investment funds, financial institutions, investment advisors, transportation companies and others in the financial services and transportation industries.

Bivonas Solicitors and trial lawyers specialising in white collar crime, civil fraud, regulatory proceedings and proceeds of crime litigation.

Based in the City of London we are a Legal Disciplinary Practice, comprising solicitors, Queen’s Counsel, barristers, US attorneys and business people.

Mine & Young - Premier Indian real estate law firm providing solution-oriented, pragmatic, qualitative, responsive, customized, cost-effective services with a multifaceted understanding of complex Indian laws and requisite market scenario.

We are committed to deliver the most competent, effective and efficient solutions and services globally.

Dawson Cornwell is one of London’s leading family law practices, with a worldwide recognised expertise in cross-jurisdictional disputes.

The firm regularly advises on forum choice and international financial settlements and is pre-eminent in international child abduction and international children disputes.

Chandler & Thong-ek, has a general business and financial law practice, with particular expertise in infrastructure and natural resource investments and project finance. In 2009, it received IFLR’s National Law Firm award, for the ninth consecutive year.

"Núñez, Muñoz & Cía Ltda., Abogados" is a law firm which provides excellence in legal services.

Its areas of expertise are, among others, Corporate, Mining, Energy, Natural Resources and Project Financing.

The firm has been highlighted as one of Chile’s leading firms by Global Chambers, Latin Lawyer, Practical Law and Who’s Who and as “Mining Law Firm 2009” and “Chilean Corporate Law Firm 2009” by ACQ Finance.

SPONSORS OF:The SEERIL dinner

MURAWO, advises national and international clients on all matters of business and real estate law as well as public law.

The firm has been elected environmental law firm of the year 2008 and small law firm of the year 2009 in the ACQ Country awards for Germany.

Bär & Karrer, is a leading Swiss law firm advising clients on a wide range of business law issues.

With more than 100 lawyers we handle complex transactions and litigation for clients ranging from multinational corporations to individuals both in Switzerland and globally.

SPONSORS OF:
The Family Law Breakfast

Mamo TCV Advocates provide client-focused, bespoke legal solutions in the dynamic sphere of investment funds.

The firm has built strong networks with industry players and services an ever-growing portfolio of fund promoters, managers and investment firms.

Juridica Investments is a leading claims investment capital provider to businesses and the legal market, focusing exclusively on the B2B market.

The Company manages assets of over US$200 million and is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market.

Navigant Consulting is a specialised independent consulting firm providing dispute, investigative, operational, risk management and financial advisory solutions to government agencies, legal counsel and large companies facing the challenges of uncertainty, risk, distress and significant change.

We focus on industries undergoing substantial regulatory or structural change and the issues driving these transformations.

Davis LLP is a national, full-service law firm, serving clients around the world through offices in Canada and Japan.

The firm is strong in traditional areas and also specializes in niche markets such as Projects, Infrastructure and P3, Climate Change, and Video Games & Interactive Entertainment.

Alliani & Bruzzon is a leading Argentine law firm on energy law. In addition, we have broad experience on antitrust and litigation. We counsel international companies on Oil & Gas and Power projects, M&A, complex arbitration and merger control filings.

BAYO OJO & Co.
Barristers. Solicitors. Arbitrators. Notaries Public.
ITF House, 4th Floor
No. 6 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent
Wuse 2, Abuja. Nigeria.

Tel: +234 9 413 7230
Fax: +234 9 413 7251

Baker & McKenzie

Baker & McKenzie has provided sophisticated legal advice and services to many of the world's most dynamic and global organizations for 60 years through more than 3,900 locally qualified, internationally experienced lawyers in 67 offices in 39 countries.

ALB magazine delivers the latest legal news, events and developments from the Asia-Pacific region. Each issue contains in-depth features examining changes in legislation, important areas of practice, overseas jurisdictions and profiles of major industry leaders.