Balkan Legal Forum 2026 – Beyond Business as Usual is a premier gathering of legal leaders focused on Central and Eastern Europe. The conference will take place on 25-26 June at Park Hyatt Vienna, bringing together leading law firm partners, in-house counsel, and industry experts to explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing firms and their clients across the region.
For the last 26 years Balkan Legal Forum is organized by the International Bar Association (IBA) Law Firm Management Committee, European Regional Forum and the Legal Development Foundation, and has become a flagship event for legal professionals navigating the complex realities of the region.
Under the theme Beyond Business as Usual, this year’s very strong program will examine how law firms can remain relevant, resilient and successful amid significant geopolitical, economic and technological changes.
Key Topics Include:
- Rule of Law Under Strain
- Private Equity and Private Credit Perspectives
- The Impact of AI and Legal Tech on the Practice of Law
- ESG: Sustainability and Greenwashing
- Foreign Direct Investment Screening
- M&A and Restructuring Trends
- Business Development: Current Market Realities
- Law Firm Mergers in CEE – Strategic Considerations
- Evolving Partnership Models
- Key Drivers of Success – What Law Firms Should Do Tomorrow
The program will feature 12 dynamic sessions, TED-style talks and an engaging fireside chat, designed to deliver both strategic vision and practical takeaways. Panelists include leading practitioners and subject-matter experts from across the region and beyond.
The conference Co-Chairs Borislav Boyanov of BOYANOV & Co (Sofia) and Stephen Revell of Making Change Happen (London/Singapore), both members of the IBA Law Firm Management Committee Advisory Board, invite legal professionals from across the region and internationally to join this important event.
Registration is now open: Online registration – Balkan Legal Forum 2026
