About the Forum

A landmark event in the world of justice and lawmaking!

St. Petersburg International Legal Forum – is a must-attend event for members of the legal community seeking to keep pace with the development of contemporary jurisprudence and the modernization of the Russian legal system.

St. Petersburg International Legal Forum – will serve as a major platform for dialogue among members of the legal, business, and law-enforcement communities. It will address a wide range of issues focusing on how law can better serve the interests of people and businesses. It will also address improvements to law-enforcement practices, the promotion of legislative initiatives to strengthen the legal culture, and socioeconomic-related regulation in today’s world.

The Forum is held by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation and the Roscongress Foundation, in accordance with Russian Presidential Decree No. 55 dated 15 February 2022.

Vladimir Putin

PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Russia has consistently advocated for building a mutually beneficial partnership in the political sphere and matters concerning security, the economy, science, culture, and sports. We firmly believe that the rule of law and respect for the sovereignty of states are precisely what creates a solid foundation for the fairer and more democratic multipolar world order that is taking shape.

KEY GOALS OF THE FORUM

1
Improving interaction between legal systems and developing common approaches to legal issues in today’s world.
2
Supporting the development of jurisprudence and legal education in Russia and around the world.
3
Modernizing Russian and international law through applying best practices in defending the rights and interests of all legal subjects.
4
Developing digital technologies in the fields of law, public administration, and the economy.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS

ATTEND OVER 100 BUSINESS PROGRAMME EVENTS

Rapid economic changes and the digital revolution present new challenges for the law. Attend discussions on the innovations and bold ideas that will form the basis of programmes to improve legislation.

SECURE NEW BUSINESS PARTNERS

The Forum will be attended by experts including international and corporate lawyers, expert witnesses and representatives of public defence, the notarial profession and the media.

SIGN CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

The Forum venue is set to host signing ceremonies, which provide an excellent media opportunity and allow participants to formalize their pledges in a ceremonial atmosphere.

FORUM IN NUMBERS

  • 3 800
    *Forum
    participants
  • *from 54
    countries
  • 20
    *ministers
    of justice
  • 150
    *business
    programm events

* Data indicated for 2023

Legal Forum 2023 results

FORUM ORGANIZERS

The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation is the federal government body responsible for the development of state policy/administration concerning justice, and the development of a regulatory framework governing the field. It also coordinates other federal government bodies in matters concerning justice.

The Roscongress Foundation is the federal government body responsible for the development of state policy/administration concerning justice, and the development of a regulatory framework governing the field. It also coordinates other federal government bodies in matters concerning justice.

Official website and Information and Analytical System of the Roscongress Foundation: roscongress.org.

Official Telegram channel of the Roscongress Foundation in Russian: t.me/Roscongress.