Co-Chair
Jimena
Gonzalez de Cossio
Co-Chair
Paul Paton
Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee
Originally constituted following the introduction of multidisciplinary practices (MDPs), the ANLBS exists today as an event driven forum to explore and stay apprised of the legal, regulatory and technological developments impacting how legal services are provided across the globe. Whether driven by regulatory reforms, market trends or technological changes, the ANLBS is focused on exploring the ever changing ways lawyers provide legal services.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
IBA Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee e-Bulletin 1/2025
Text from the Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee’s first e-Bulleting of 2025: We are delighted to share Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee -Bulletin after a brief hiatus. It is lovely to reconnect with our members and share the latest legal developments and thought leadership from around the world. This edition brings together timely and diverse contributions that reflect the evolving nature of legal services, innovation and regulatory landscapes.
Released on Sep 30, 2025
Over the horizon technologies and legal innovation: emerging use cases for India Inc
This article explores the impact of over the horizon technologies such as quantum computing and others, while highlighting the critical role of interdisciplinary legal innovation.
Released on Jun 24, 2025
Mandatory data protection compliance in Turkey: VERBIS registration and enforcement actions
This article examines Turkey’s mandatory registration regime related to the Data Controllers’ Registry Information System, otherwise known as VERBIS, under the country’s Data Protection Law No 6698 (Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kanunu or KVKK), highlighting the escalating enforcement risks for global companies and the urgent need for the adoption of proactive legal compliance strategies.
Released on Jun 19, 2025
Sustainability disclosure obligations for issuers in Mexico
This article explores Mexico’s transition from voluntary environmental, social and governance practices to the requirement that mandatory sustainability disclosures are made by securities issuers, highlighting the legal shift towards alignment with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s IFRS S1 and S2 standards and the increasing regulatory demand for assurance and transparency in regard to corporate reporting; and including recommendations for entities to comply with these new reporting standards.
Released on Jun 18, 2025
Projects and reports
Guidelines and Regulations to Provide Insights on Public Policies to Ensure AI’s Beneficial Use as a Professional Tool
The Artificial Intelligence Working Group of the IBA Alternative and New Law Business Structures (ANLBS) Committee presents a comprehensive, up to date guide to the use of artificial intelligence as a professional tool, covering the main multilateral organisations and several jurisdictions worldwide.
Subcommittees and other groups
The Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee Advisory Board
- Artificial Intelligence Working Group