On June 4, 2026, Lawrope successfully held its Annual General Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye. While combining on-site presence with virtual attendance, leadership outlined the alliance’s milestone achievements over the previous year and detailed the strategic roadmap for the upcoming term.

Navigating the Future: Excerpt From Robertson Emerenciano’s Address as Chairman of Lawrope’s Board of Directors

“It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome all of you to Lawrope AGM 2026. The meeting this year it’s being held in-person in Istanbul, Türkiye, and virtually for those joining remotely from different parts of the world.

First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our local member, AVK – Lawrope’s newcomer. We are truly delighted to hold Lawrope AGM 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, and to have the opportunity to experience the hospitality, professionalism and friendship of AVK.

Meanwhile, I would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Haluk Avci, Chairman and Founder of AVK. Through his vision, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, he has built one of the most respected legal firms in Türkiye. We are honored that he has welcomed Lawrope to his country and graciously accepted to host Lawrope AGM 2026.

My sincere thanks also goes to Mr. Varol Senel, Senior Partner of AVK, whose commitment, dedication and tireless efforts made the integration of AVK into our network possible. From the very beginning, Varol demonstrated a genuine belief in the value of international cooperation and in the opportunities that Lawrope creates for its members.

I would also like to recognize Mrs. Türkan Avci and the entire AVK team. Organizing an international event of this nature requires an enormous amount of work behind the scenes and their efforts in coordinating the logistics, operations, and countless practical details, have been instrumental in making this meeting possible. We are deeply grateful for their support and hospitality.

As Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lawrope for the 2025/2027 term, I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to my fellow members of the Board of Directors. The responsibilities entrusted to me could not be fulfilled without their valuable contributions, experience, guidance and unwavering support. Working alongside colleagues from different jurisdictions, legal traditions and cultures is a daily challenge, but it is also one of the most rewarding aspects of our organization. Our diversity broadens our perspectives, enriches our discussions and ultimately makes Lawrope stronger.

I would additionally like to offer a special word of thanks to Marta Guimarães. Throughout the preparation of this annual meeting and all long the last year, Marta has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment, ensuring that every detail was carefully planned and coordinated. This year’s meeting is being hold in a hybrid format, combining both in-person and virtual attendance, which adds additional layers of complexity to the organization. Her efforts, along with the support of many others, have been essential to the success of Lawrope AGM 2026.

Furthermore, I would also like to thank all the members who have traveled to Istanbul, Türkiye, to ensure their physical presence reflecting the importance placed in the relationships we continue to build together. At the same time, I also want to acknowledge and give thanks to those who have reserved time in their busy schedules to participate virtually since, for for numerous reasons, they were unable to attend in person. Regardless of where we are physically located today, we are united by the same commitment to the continued growth and success of Lawrope.

Our annual meeting represents one of the most important moments in the life of our organization. It is an opportunity not only to review our achievements and challenges over the past year, but also to define our priorities for the future. Our work includes discussing strategic initiatives, membership development, business opportunities, marketing and communication projects, financial matters, governance issues and the continued evolution of our network. All this while upholding the importance of the business and social moments planned by AVK within Lawrope AGM 2026.

I encourage all of you to participate actively, share your ideas openly and contribute constructively to our discussions. The strength of Lawrope has always come from the engagement of its members and from our willingness to learn from one another.

I am confident that the diversity of perspectives, experiences and cultures represented physically in the meeting room – and virtually – will lead to thoughtful debate, practical solutions, stronger professional relationships and meaningful decisions that will help positioning Lawrope for continued success.

Thank you once again for being here, whether in Istanbul or virtually. I wish all of us a productive, inspiring and successful annual meeting, filled with meaningful discussions, valuable connections and decisions that will help shape an even stronger future for Lawrope.

Welcome to Lawrope AGM 2026! Let us begin!”