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IBA Chief Vows to Fight Unjust Sanctions in Hong Kong

1/21/2026

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Visco, the new head of the International Bar Association (IBA), says the IBA will oppose unjustified sanctions against legal professionals in Hong Kong.
He said the IBA will monitor international-law violations and will not overlook Hong Kong.
Visco noted the IBA's condemnation of threats from the Trump administration to sanction American law firms.
He added sanctions have not yet affected Hong Kong, but the IBA would assess if they arise.

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Visco, the new head of the International Bar Association (IBA), says the IBA will oppose unjustified sanctions against legal professionals in Hong Kong.
He said the IBA will monitor international-law violations and will not overlook Hong Kong.
Visco noted the IBA's condemnation of threats from the Trump administration to sanction American law firms.
He added sanctions have not yet affected Hong Kong, but the IBA would assess if they arise.