The annual IBA conference, held in Copenhagen this year, offers five to six days of intense networking and sessions. Amidst this exhausting schedule, the MI network provides a precious, pressure-free evening for members to relax over drinks and dinner. Whether attending for the first time or the twentieth, global participants instantly feel welcome and connected in this informal setting. As one attendee from Munich beautifully expressed, the supportive and close-knit atmosphere makes members feel as though they are spending time among family.

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One of the wonderful things about the MI network is that connections are maintained throughout the year, all across the world. Whenever you visit a jurisdiction with an MI member, you are assured of a warm welcome.

Here are some MI ‘postcards’ from recent months: Rwanda and Japan, Switzerland and the Netherlands, Madrid and New York, Madrid and Sao Paulo and MI HQ and the Philippines.

Remember to connect with your MI counterparts when travelling – and send us a ‘postcard’ so we can feature you too.

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Every time our Emerging Leaders come together across MI, something momentous happens. Their willingness to share, be transparent, absorb and learn, engage, laugh and support one another is simply exemplary.

The meeting covered hot topics: How to build a client base as junior lawyer? How can Mackrell International help you? Practicing Law in the new age of AI – practical use cases, Key skills for Emerging Leaders and Pathway to Partnership

Generous and useful input came from everyone in the whole group, plus more experienced lawyers from host firm Mehaffy Weber and MI MD with his extensive commercial expertise.

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The inaugural MI BD and Marketing summit was a great success!

Thanks to our wonderful hosts at Scheef & Stone, this was an excellent opportunity to give our business professionals and lawyers who wear a ‘marketing hat' the floor and share insights about what’s working and get support and ideas to manage challenges.

Valuable insight was gained, valuable connections were made and even the more sceptical attorneys who joined us left with ideas, tips and thoughts about increasing their practice and their firm’s visibility!

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MI Women's Group Meeting, Helsinki 2026

A week on from our Women's Group meeting in Helsinki, it has been encouraging to see so many attendees sharing their reflections on the event.

For us, the most pleasing aspect is not simply that people enjoyed the two days together, but that they left with something useful to take back to their firms. New ideas and ifferent perspectives with practical insights on AI, crisis communications and business development that can be applied in day-to-day practice.

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Lawyer Exchange

Recently, Erin Findlay, Corporate Solicitor at BTO Solicitors in Scotland travelled to Argentina as part of Mackrell International’s Lawyer Exchange to spend time with ZBV Abogados in Buenos Aires.

It was a transformational experience both personally and professionally.

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Women’s Group Meeting - San Jose, California

The MI Women’s Group met in March for its Americas meeting, bringing a strong mix of perspectives from across the network. Hosted by Hoge Fenton, discussions ranged from sport and events through career paths and leadership moving through shifting career paths and the evolving expectations of the legal profession. Conversations continued over lunch and into the evening, where experiences were shared openly and connections strengthened.

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