The Mauritius Bar Association will host a number of acclaimed international legal experts at its conference on ‘The Future of Law’ at the Intercontinental Mauritius Resort, Balaclava Fort, on 24 November 2023. The event is being supported by leading members of the business community, including the Currimjee Group and Volvo, among other sponsors.
The conference, organised jointly with the Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies (IJLS), is the first post-pandemic event of this magnitude, and will feature international legal experts, including Professor Richard Susskind OBE, the world’s most cited author on the future of legal services; Nick Vineall KC, Chairperson of the Bar Council of England and Wales; and Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Under-Secretary-General of the UN, as well as leading practitioners from the UK and US, including international human rights barristers.
Leading members of the legal profession in Mauritius will also be intervening in the panel sessions and the focus will be on topics such as how to future-proof the criminal justice system and the transformative role of AI in investigations and legal processes; the influence of international law, especially through the lens of international human rights law; environmental law; and their relevance for Mauritius; as well as a glimpse into the future of Civil law and the developments in our court systems in anticipation of what is to come.
Speaking about the conference, the Chairperson of the Mauritius Bar Association, Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul, said: “As a profession, we are facing a period of unprecedented transformation, and this conference will seek to trigger conversations around the key questions on the horizon with our world class speakers sharing their insights: How will justice be administered in the future? Are we equipped to embrace the impact of technology on our profession and our courts? How should our Code of Ethics evolve to cater for these uncertain times? What are the ripple effects in businesses and society at large?”
Bishan Ramdenee, Secretary of the Bar Council, stressed on the fact that “While the impact of technology will be a key component of the debates, as the world becomes increasingly borderless, there will also be discussions on international law which has significant implications for us here in Mauritius.”
Carolyn Desvaux de Marigny, Treasurer of the Bar Council, commented: “I am excited to say that the theme of ‘The Future of Law’ has truly resonated with practitioners of the legal profession in Mauritius, and our event is fully booked.”
The Bar Council is extremely grateful to its sponsors and would like to thank the Currimjee Group, Dentons, Volvo, Temple Group, Leal & Co. Ltd, Aegle Onco Care Centre Ltd, BLC Robert & Associates, Poncini, the Financial Services Institute and Luxconsult for their support for the event, which will provide a forum for discussion of important topics which will shape the future of the legal profession in Mauritius.
Anil Currimjee, Managing Director of Currimjee Jeewanjee and Co Ltd, commented: “Currimjee Group is proud to support the conference focused on ‘The Future of Law’ in our technologically progressive, borderless world. This event resonates with our core values and our vision for a fair, transparent, and equitable society. We are confident that this conference will significantly contribute to the evolution of the legal framework in Mauritius, reinforcing our commitment to positive change and innovation.”
Speaking on behalf of Volvo, Jason McIntyre, Commercial Director of Bamyris Motors Ltd, underlined: “Volvo has chosen to be a sponsor because the theme of this conference is about “sustainability” and Volvo is 100% dedicated to this type of initiative as it has the objective of becoming climate neutral by 2030. We are enthusiastic about learning how the legal profession is going in this direction and what they plan on doing to contribute to a more sustainable future.”
