Facial recognition tech

Podcast

Jan 2024

This Technology Law Committee podcast discusses the complex legal issues around biometric surveillance and facial recognition.

ESG contractual obligations

Report

Nov 2023

This Arbitration Committee report considers how arbitration can be used to resolve disputes over ESG obligations in contracts.

Brazilian private equity

Podcast

Nov 2023

Corporate and M&A Law Committee podcast covering how private equity is navigating the current market, specifically in Brazil.

Future of Legal Services

White Paper

Oct 2023

This identifies the key issues affecting the legal profession and then assesses how ready the profession is to respond to them.

Antitrust                                         

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Merger control

Webinar

Dec 2023

This Antitrust Section webinar looks at the latest developments in competition authorities' actions against gun-jumping in the Americas.

Competition Law International

Journal

Nov 2023

Competition Law International is the flagship journal of the Antitrust Section, published twice a year and sent to Section members.

Competition Law Treatment of Joint Ventures

Book

Nov 2022

The Antitrust Section's Mergers Working Group has formulated a survey dedicated to the competition law treatment of joint ventures.

Information Exchange and Related Risks

Book

Sep 2022

The Antitrust Section's Cartels Working Group has produced a comparative guide on exchange of information among competitors.       

Corporate counsel

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In-House Perspective

Magazine

March 2024

In-House Perspective magazine is sent to members of the Corporate Counsel Forum and is published four times per year.

Canada: Sanctions

Podcast

Sept 2022

This Corporate Counsel Forum podcast looks at the issue of sanctions screening and what in-house counsel need to know.

Directors' Duties Checklist

Guide

July 2022

This Corporate and M&A and Corporate Counsel Forum checklist provides a practical perspective on the duties of directors imposed by jurisdictions around the world.

CSR

Book

June 2020

Scrutinising the evolution of corporate social responsibility, international policy imperatives and regulation of commercial activity across borders.

Corporate law

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Brazilian private equity

Podcast

Nov 2023

Corporate and M&A Law Committee podcast covering how is private equity navigating the current market, specifically in Brazil.

Mediating M&A disputes

Webinar

Oct 2023

This webinar from the Corporate and M&A Law Committee explores optimal mediator and party preparation for M&A mediation.

International selling restrictions

Guide

March 2024

The Capital Markets Forum has undertaken a project to monitor international selling restrictions.

Takeover Guide 2023

Guide

Feb 2024

These guides on takeovers aim to present an overview of takeover rules in 20 countries, divided by jurisdiction. 

Criminal law

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Sept 2023

The Asset Recovery Committee published a September 2023 e-bulletin with international articles covering a variety of topics.

Criminal defence ethics

Webinar

Apr 2023

This Criminal Law Committee webinar discussed the complexities of international criminal defence ethics.

Interview: Justice Richard Goldstone

Film

April 2022

An Anti-Corruption Committee interview with Justice Richard Goldstone, Honorary President of the IBA’s Human Rights Institute.

Dispute resolution

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Conflicts of interest

Guide

Feb 2024

The Arbitration Committee's guidance on navigating conflicts of interest in international arbitration has been updated.

Cross-border enforcement

Guide

Mar 2024

The Litigation Committee released a jurisdictional guide to cross-border enforcement of judgments against states, covering nearly 50 jurisdictions.

ESG contractual obligations

Report

Nov 2023

This Arbitration Committee ESG Subcommittee report looks at the use of arbitration to resolve disputes over ESG obligations in contracts.

Dispute Resolution International(DRI)

Journal

Nov 2023

The Dispute Resolution Section's journal provides in-depth discussion of current developments and topical issues in all areas of dispute resolution.

Energy, environment, natural resources law

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Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law

Journal

Feb 2024

This is the journal of the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law and is published four times per year.

Construction Law International

Magazine

Oct 2023

Construction Law International is the online magazine of the IBA International Construction Projects Committee and is published four times per year.

Interview with Alain De Serres

Podcast

Oct 2022

A Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law interview with Alain De Serres, Deputy Director of the Policy Studies Branch of the OECD Economics Department. 

Decarbonising oil and gas operations - the contracts

Webinar

Sept 2022

This IBA Oil and Gas Law Committee webinar looks at the deliver model clauses and standard contractual provisions for implementation of its decarbonisation goals.

Financial services

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Feb 2024

The Securities Committee released an e-bulletin in May 2023, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Aug 2023

The IBA Banking & Financial Law Committeereleased an e-bulletin in May 2023, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Fintech: the financial innovation industry?

Report

April 2023

This IBA Banking & Financial Law Committee report has conducted an investigation to observe the regulatory and legal responses to Fintech and their impact.

Spotlight on the practice of debt enhancement

Webinar

July 2023

This webinar discusses debt enhancement in financial restructurings: balancing interests, legal principles, and best practices.

Human resources

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Oct 2023

The IBA Diversity and Equality Law Committee released an e-bulletin in Oct 2023 covering recent updates in the area. 

Global Employment Institute: Eleventh Annual Global Report

E-bulletin

June 2023

The Global Employment Institute's annual report on employment law, including focus on sustainability and ethical business practices.

Electronic travel authorisation

Webinar

May 2022

The IBA Immigration and Nationality Law Committee explored the different approaches taken by key receiving countries.

Insolvency

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Insolvency and Restructuring International

Journal

Nov 2023

Insolvency and Restructuring International is the journal of the IBA Insolvency Section and is published two times per year.

Bankruptcy and cryptocurrency

Webinar

May 2023

This webinar aims to explore the impact that cryptocurrency bankrupticies had on practitioners

Insolvency and Restructuring International

Journal

Nov 2022

Insolvency and Restructuring International is the journal of the IBA Insolvency Section and is published two times per year.

Intellectual property, communications and technology

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Facial recognition technology

Podcast

Jan 2024

This IBA Technology Law Committee podcast discusses the use of such technology and the future of biometric surveillance

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

September 2023

The IBA Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in September 2023.

Global perspectives on cyber risks

Report

Aug 2023

A report from the IBA Presidential Task Force on Cybersecurity and the IBA LPRU provides key governance practices for the protection of organisations against cyberattacks.

ChatGPT is coming for you

Webinar

March 2023

This session, from IBA Corporate Counsel Forum, will give an overview of the technology behind ChatGPT and the impact it has had in society.

Maritime and aviation

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Towards a more gender-balanced and inclusive aviation industry

Webinar

Dec 2023

The panel will dicuss what's preventing the industry from moving forward and showcase best and successful practices in the sector.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Sept 2023

The IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in Sept 2023.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

October 2022

The IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in October 2022.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

May 2022

The IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in May 2022.

Real estate

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Oct 2022

The IBA Real Estate Law Section released an e-bulletin to members in Oct 2022.

Setting up data centres and logistics projects

Webinar

April 2022

This IBA Real Estate Law Section webinar gave an overview of national policies across jurisdictions.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Sept 2021

The IBA Real Estate Law Section released an e-bulletin to members in September 2021.

Regional focus

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Jan 2024

The European Regional Forum released an e-bulletin to members in January 2024.

Capacity development webinar for lawyers

Webinar

May 2022

This webinar, supported by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, focused on responsible investments in agriculture. 

Non-discrimination and pro bono

Report

April 2022

An IBA Latin American Regional Forum report providing an overview of companies' inclusion policies.

Data protection and privacy guide

Guide

April 2021

This IBA African Regional Forum guide provides advice on how to manage personal data within a law firm.

Taxation

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International estate planning guide

Guide

2023

The IBA Private Client Tax Committee has prepared a guide to international estate planning with chapters from more than twenty countries.

Navigating global tax complexities for corporate success.

Webinar

Nov 2023

This webinar, supported by the IBA Taxes Committee, looked at the status of Pillar II preparations and the practical challenges, as well as hot topics in transfer pricing.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Sept 2023

The IBA Taxes Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in October 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Recent developments in tax by jurisdiction

Report

Sept 2022

The IBA Taxes Committee published its annual update on tax developments by jurisdiction for 2022, featuring over 30 jurisdictions.

Human rights

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Human trafficking and the rights of trafficked persons

Webinar

Jan 2024

The webinar aims to raise awareness of the issues and recommendations for the non-punishment principle.

Torture and the law: H-I

Podcast

Sept 2023

Episode 4 of the IBA Human Rights Law Committee podcast covers the juxtaposition of human rights and humanitarian law (‘H’) and Islamic law (‘I’).

Torture and the law: D-F

Podcast

Apr 2022

Episode 2 of the Human Rights Law Committee podcast series covers D-F of the A-Z format: deprivation; the exclusionary rule; and forensics.

Torture and the law: G

Podcast

Dec 2022

This episode – ‘G’ for Guantanamo voices – discusses those who have both helped to shine a light on the humanitarian catastrophe that is Guantanamo Bay.

Law firm management

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Middle East Conference

Conference

Feb 2024

Leaders discuss challenges and opportunities for law firms and legal departments.

Future of Legal Services

White Paper

Oct 2023

Heatmap maps key legal issues, assessing impact and profession's preparedness.

Survey on ESG public disclosures

Report

May 2023

This survey aims to assess how different jurisdictions regulate environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures.

Good Governance in Law Firms

Book

Apr 2023

This book discusses how good governance has become a critical condition for law firms of all sizes.

Law and individual rights

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Telemedicine survey

Report

April 2023

The Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee has produced a comparative legal guide covering the telemedicine across 54 countries.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

April 2022

The Family Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in April 2022, containing a number of articles from many jurisdictions.

LGBTQI+ law

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Paris sessions

Article

Nov 2023

The LGBTQI+ Law Committee released a summary of the LGBTQI+ panels from the IBA annual conference.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

August 2023

The LGBTQI+ Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in April 2021, containing a number of articles from many jurisdictions.

The LGBTQI+ world in the pandemic

Webinar

June 2021

The LGBTQI+ Law Committee hosted a webinar designed to address the unique struggles of LGBTQI+ attorneys in the pandemic.

Poverty and social development

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Poverty: the role of law schools

Webinar

May 2023

This webinar explores how law schools and clinics empower communities to fight poverty.

Social entrepreneurship in law firms

Webinar

July 2022

This webinar offers practical steps to implement social enterprise in legal services.

Eradicating Poverty

Guide

July 2021

This guide studies the broad variety of initiatives that lawyers are taking to combat poverty.

Impacts of Covid-19 on efforts to eradicate poverty

Podcast

Nov 2020

This podcast considers the impact of the pandemic on Latin America and the Caribbean.

Pro bono

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Feb 2024

The Pro Bono Committee released an e-bulletin to members in February 2024, containing a number of articles from many jurisdictions.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

June 2023

The Pro Bono Committee released an e-bulletin to members in June 2023, containing a number of articles from many jurisdictions.

Creativity in the pro bono sector

Webinar

Dec 2021

The focus of this webinar was on the use of digital innovation, inter- and intra-firm collaboration, and pro bono associations.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

April 2021

The Pro Bono Committee released an e-bulletin to members in April 2021, containing a number of articles from many jurisdictions.

Regulation of lawyers

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Sept 2023

The Regulation of Lawyers Compliance Committee released an e-bulletin, containing a number of articles from jurisdictions.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Feb 2022

The Regulation of Lawyers Compliance Committee released an e-bulletin, containing a number of articles from jurisdictions.

Rule of law

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Rule of law & media: Symbiotic pillars

Webinar

Sept 2023

This Rule of Law Forum webinar focuses on how lawyers should act to protect journalists to defend the rule of law.

Covid-19 and court procedures

Report

Nov 2022

This report was commissioned by the Rule of Law Forum to assist lawyers in understanding how courts adapted during Covid-19.

Can the legal profession support Ukraine?

Webinar

Apr 2022

A webinar series from the Rule of Law Forum and the Law Firm Management Committee covering how law firms can help and support Ukraine.

Rule of law in the time of Covid-19

Film

May 2020

This virtual event from the Rule of Law Forum features a discussion of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the rule of law.

Women lawyers

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Toolkit: Sponsorship Programmes in Law Firms

Guide

Nov 2023

The Women Lawyers' Committee launched a toolkit with the aim of increasing female role models.

Male Champions for Change

Report

Nov 2023

This document summarises the importance of Male Champions. Womens' Law Committee outlines initiative's purpose and proposals.

Women Rainmakers: control their destiny

Webinar

May 2023

This Women Lawyers' Committee and African Regional Forum webinar facilitated discussion about mentorship.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Feb 2023

The Women Lawyers Committee released an e-bulletin, containing a number of articles from across many jurisdictions.