41st International Financial Law Conference

The 41st International Financial Law Conference is a premier event organized by the International Bar Association's Banking & Financial Law Committee and Securities and Capital Markets Committee. Scheduled from May 6 to May 8, 2026, the conference will be held at The Palace Hotel in Madrid, Spain, bringing together legal professionals from around the world to discuss pivotal developments in financial law.

The conference will cover a range of critical topics, including AI governance in financial institutions, lender-on-lender violence, short-selling and cross-border investigations, sports finance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, restructuring plans for debt and equity, the convergence between loans and bonds, impediments to an EU Capital Markets Union, the lack of standardized approaches across markets, the outflow of companies to US markets, and the EU’s 6th Anti-Money Laundering (AML) package.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in panel discussions, and hear from notable speakers who are experts in the field of financial law. The event is designed to foster collaboration and provide insights into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry.

This conference is ideal for legal practitioners, financial advisors, compliance officers, and academics who specialize in financial law. It offers a platform to stay updated on emerging issues, share best practices, and connect with peers from various jurisdictions.