The IBA’s response to the war in Ukraine
In-House Perspective
Latest issue: September 2023
Features
The growing importance of in-house counsel in today’s M&A landscape
Today’s M&A landscape is challenging, with everything from increased regulatory scrutiny to the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting dealmaking. In-House Perspective assesses how the role of in-house counsel has evolved against this background.
The next EU-US data transfer regime
The EU and US have agreed a new Data Privacy Framework to facilitate bilateral data transfers. In-House Perspective assesses whether the new framework will withstand legal scrutiny and how companies can prepare for a still uncertain future.
HR and in-house counsel join forces in the post-pandemic era
Covid-19 transformed the world of work overnight but, while the pandemic may be officially over, the impact for in-house lawyers is going to be felt for some time to come, as In-House Perspective reports.
Mandatory climate-related disclosures loom over in-house teams
The rise of mandatory climate-related disclosures follows years of work by standard-setting bodies around the world to establish best practice for reporting on climate and sustainability risks and opportunities. In-House Perspective assesses how these standards are becoming part of the work of general counsel.
News analysis
IBA to host free training in the US for corporate counsel on protecting companies and respecting human rights
The IBA Business Human Rights Committee and the IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit have announced free, in-person training sessions for in-house lawyers and corporate counsel on business and human rights to promote respect for human rights while mitigating business risk and enhancing market viability. The sessions will take place in cities across the United States from 18–25 September 2023. Please click the links below to register.