LAWASIA

04/06/2026

📣 LAWASIA and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, jointly issue this statement in strong support of the United Nations General Assembly resolution introduced by Vanuatu and a cross-regional group of States, that has endorsed the landmark Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, delivered on 23 July 2025.

👉READ FULL STATEMENT:https://lawasia.asn.au/sites/default/files/2026-06/LAWASIA%20and%20Commonwealth%20Lawyers%20Association%20Joint%20Statement%20-%2004.06.2026.pdf

29/05/2026

📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?

Across jurisdictions, the legal profession is navigating rapid change — from shifting geopolitical dynamics and technological disruption to evolving regulatory and cross-border challenges.

The 39th LAWASIA Conference 2026 will bring together legal professionals from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond to exchange perspectives, build connections, and engage in timely discussions on the issues shaping the future of law and practice.

📍 Seoul, South Korea
📅 14–16 September 2026

📢 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻:
https://39th-lawasia-conference-2026.eventsair.site/local-registrations

Under the theme:
“𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘖𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 – 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴”

the Conference Programme features keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and expert-led discussions covering current legal developments and emerging regional issues.

🎟 Early Bird registrations are available until 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Register now 🔗 https://39th-lawasia-conference-2026.eventsair.site/international-registrations

22/05/2026

⚖️📚 18th LAWASIA Human Rights Lawyers’ Network Meeting 2026

Join us online on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 for an important discussion on:
Children’s Rights at School.

This session will explore how children’s rights intersect with educational environments and examine the legal challenges surrounding school governance, disciplinary practices, institutional norms, and the protection of children’s dignity, autonomy, and participation.

Our esteemed panel of speakers from South Korea, Thailand, and Australia will share comparative perspectives and emerging legal developments from across the region.

📅 Wednesday, 10 June 2026
💻 Online via Zoom

🎟 Register now & join the discussion: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vhlncXZhRTSXLDWLYk__Cg #/registration

19/05/2026

⏰ HAVEN’T REGISTERED YET? BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Don’t miss the LAWASIA Taxation & Customs Committee Webinar:
Tax Controversy in Asia-Pacific: Current Issues, Cross-Border Disputes & Audit Trends

📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 💻 Zoom

Tax controversy across the Asia-Pacific is evolving rapidly, with increased enforcement and cross-border scrutiny reshaping the dispute landscape.
Join our expert panel as they share practical insights on:

💡 Key dispute drivers in the region
💡 Managing multi-jurisdictional audits
💡 Navigating complex regulatory frameworks

✨ Secure your place and be part of the conversation shaping tax dispute trends across the region.

👉 Register now (free of charge) :https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X48r3BpHQqWRbaa1z93y8g #/registration

13/05/2026

🌏⚖️ Tax disputes across the Asia-Pacific are becoming increasingly complex — are you ready to navigate the evolving landscape?

⏰ Don’t miss the upcoming LAWASIA Taxation & Customs Committee Webinar: 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰: 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀

📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026
💻 Online via Zoom |💰 Complimentary registration

With increased enforcement, growing cross-border scrutiny, and inconsistent regulatory frameworks, tax controversy has become one of the most challenging areas facing practitioners and organisations today.

Join our expert panel as they share practical insights and real-world strategies on:
✔ Key dispute drivers across the region
✔ Managing multi-jurisdictional audits
✔ Navigating complex and evolving regulatory environments

👥 Ideal for:
In-house counsel | Tax advisors | Dispute resolution practitioners

✨ Secure your place today and join the regional conversation shaping tax controversy trends across the Asia-Pacific.

👉 Register now via the link below:

Tax controversy across the Asia-Pacific region is entering a new phase marked by heightened enforcement, increased cross-border coordination, and growing complexity in dispute resolution. As governments intensify efforts to protect their tax bases, multinational businesses are facing a surge in tax....

13/05/2026

🌏⚖️ What an incredible success in Bangkok!

The 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, held on 11-12 May 2026, brought together a full-capacity audience of leading voices from across the Asia-Pacific for a powerful day of dialogue on human rights, environmental law, indigenous peoples’ rights, and the rule of law.

Organised by LAWASIA in collaboration with the Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law - ARIEL and Community Resource Centre Foundation - มูลนิธิศูนย์ข้อมูลชุมชน, the conference showcased the strength of regional cooperation in addressing today’s most pressing legal and human rights challenges.

A special acknowledgement to LAWASIA’s Human Rights, Environmental Law, and Indigenous Communities and Peoples Committees for their valuable contributions in shaping the programme, coordinated by Matthew Baird (Director at ARIEL).

We are also deeply grateful to our supporters and partners for making this event possible: Centre for ESG Law and Practice, The College of Law Australia, LexisNexis Southeast Asia, and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

🙏Thank you to all speakers, delegates, and partners who helped make this such a meaningful and impactful gathering.

11/05/2026

🚨 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 🚨

Have you submitted your proposal for the 39th LAWASIA Conference 2026 yet?

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻!
This is your final opportunity to submit a speaking proposal for the 39th LAWASIA Conference 2026 and join one of the Asia-Pacific region’s premier legal gatherings.

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

💵 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲 is offered to confirmed speakers and moderators.

✨ Join us in Seoul in September 2026 for LAWASIA’s flagship annual conference — a premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, and professional growth across the region and beyond.

To learn more, visit the conference website: https://39th-lawasia-conference-2026.eventsair.site/

07/05/2026

🌿⚖️ 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📅 19–21 August 2026 | 📍 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

🌏 What does environmental law look like in one of the world’s most unique legal and cultural landscapes?

Papua New Guinea sits at the heart of critical global conversations on environmental protection, climate justice, biodiversity, natural resources, and the rule of law.

Join legal professionals, judges, academics, policymakers, and regional leaders for the inaugural LAWASIA Environmental Law Conference, a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and meaningful action across the Asia-Pacific 🌿

🎤 The conference will also feature distinguished speakers for the Closing Ceremony, bringing valuable regional and international perspectives to this important conversation.

✨ This promises to be an insightful and impactful gathering focused on advancing environmental law in the region.

👉 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 — 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! https://lawasia.asn.au/conferences-events/current-conferences/lawasia-environmental-law-conference-2026

07/05/2026

⛰️🌏 Gokyo Climate Summit 2026: A Historic Call for Himalayan Preservation

LAWASIA was proud to support the 2026 High-Altitude Climate Justice Summit in the Himalayas, bringing global attention to climate justice and the urgent impacts of climate change across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the Himalayan ecosystem.

Representing LAWASIA, Nepal ExCo member Saroj K Ghimire undertook the remarkable Himalayan climb to the Everest region, contributing to this powerful initiative and supporting the Summit declaration 🤝🌿

👏 A sincere congratulations to Saroj on this inspiring achievement and his commitment to advancing climate justice and environmental protection in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions. 🌟

28/04/2026

📣 FINAL CALL: Secure Your Spot Today! 6th LAWASIA Human Rights Conference 2026
📅 11–12 May 2026
📍 Bangkok, Thailand

⏰ The conference is just around the corner — this is your last chance to register!

Don’t miss the opportunity to join leading practitioners, academics, and policymakers from across the Asia-Pacific for a timely and thought-provoking programme addressing some of the most pressing human rights challenges facing the region today.

📅 Registrations close Monday, 4 May 2026 — secure your place before it’s too late! https://www.lawasiahumanrights.com/register