The Interleges AGM 2007 took place from the evening of Thursday 3rd May until the morning of Sunday 6th May in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The weekend was a great success and marked the progressive and committed stance which members of this network have taken since the death of the Interleges co-founder, Stephen Rayner, and the subsequent change in leadership two years ago.

Hosted by Mexico City member Roberto Marquez and his team, members and their guests were made to feel extremely welcome in Puerto Vallarta, and there was a tangibly friendly and relaxed atmosphere throughout the AGM. The business meeting allowed time for members to share news of current interesting cases, alongside the general business of the network, which included amending the Rules to reflect the Executive Committee’s new less-tolerant approach to members who settle their Subscription fees etc. late, and adding a clause on Exchanges to the Code of Practice, to encourage members to send or receive a trainee/solicitor on an exchange from or to another Interleges member firm once every three years from now on. The rest of the three-day meeting was spent in each other’s company, enjoying the sights and delights of Mexico, culminating in a spectacular Fiesta on the Saturday evening, held in the small, traditional village of Las Palmas.

Click here for more photographs from this year’s AGM.

Next year’s AGM is being hosted by Stefano de Bosio, our Italian member, near Rome, Italy from Thursday 22nd May to Sunday 25th May 2008.