Business Law International

Journal

May 2023

Business Law International, the Legal Practice Division's journal, covers the latest developments in all areas of business law across the globe.

Indian M&A

Podcast

March 2023

This Corporate and M&A Law Committee podcast discusses the reshaping of the M & A landscape.

In-House Perspective

Magazine

March 2023

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

ESG standards in Latin American markets

Film

April 2022

The Securities Law Committee has produced a video analysing the state of affairs for ESG standards in Latin America.

Antitrust                                         

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Competition Law Treatment of Joint Ventures

Book

Nov 2022

​​​​​​​The Mergers Working Group of the IBA Antitrust Section has formulated the first multi-jurisdictional survey dedicated exclusively to the competition law treatment of joint ventures.

Competition Law International

Journal

Nov 2023

Competition Law International is the journal of the IBA Antitrust Section, published twice a year.

Information Exchange and Related Risks

Book

Sep 2022

​​​​​​​The Cartels Working Group of the IBA Antitrust Section has formulated a comparative guide across 28 jurisdictions about the prohibition on exchanging commercially sensitive information among competitors.       

Hot topics in compliance

Webinar

Jan 2022

This webinar series, supported by the Antitrust Section, looks at cross-border data transfer, and antitrust and anti-corruption compliance trends.

Corporate Counsel

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Directors' Duties Checkclist

Guide

July 2022

The Directors’ Duties Checklist provides a practical perspective on the duties of directors imposed by jurisdictions around the world and includes an overview of the statutory and regulatory regime in each jurisdiction.

Sanctions screening: A Canadian view

Podcast

Sept 2022

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

ChatGPT is coming for you: threats and opportunities created by AI chatbots

Webinar

March 2023

This webinar, supported by the Corporate Counsel Forum will give an overview of the technology behind ChatGPT and the impact it has had in society, before looking at the risks and issues that in-house counsel might well face in the near future.

In-House Perspective

Magazine

March 2023

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

Corporate Law

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

May 2023

The Corporate and M&A Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in May 2023, containing a number of reports from recent committee conferences. Read this and the committee's other articles at the link above.

Foreign investment control and M&A

Podcast

Oct 2022

This Corporate and M&A Law Committee podcast looks at antitrust filings and foreign investment control clearance proceedings.

Corporate Social Responsibility – Sustainable Business

Book

June 2020

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

Interview with Lucas Braun, M&A Counsel at Prosus Group

Podcast

Aug 2022

A Corporate and M&A Law Committee​​ podcast interview with​​​​​ Lucas Braun, M&A Counsel at Prosus Group, a global technology investor. Braun shares his thoughts on the attractions and challenges of investing in Latin America.

Criminal Law

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Sept 2022

The Anti-Corruption Committee released an e-bulletin in September 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Interview with Justice Richard Goldstone

Film

April 2022

An Anti-Corruption Committee interview with Justice Richard Goldstone, Honorary President of the IBA’s Human Rights Institute, a member of the IBA Council and a member of the Board of Directors of Integrity Initiative International.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

May 2022

The Anti-Corruption Committee released an e-bulletin in May 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Interview with Nick Chan

Film

Feb 2022

An Anti-Corruption Committee interview with Nick Chan, a partner at Squire Patton Boggs in Hong Kong and HKSAR Medal of Honour recipient.

Dispute resolution

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Dispute Resolution International

Journal

Oct 2022

Dispute Resolution International is the journal of the IBA’s Dispute Resolution Section and is published twice per year.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

July 2022

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

Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

Guide

Dec 2020

The IBA issued these Rules to provide an efficient, economical and fair process for the taking of evidence in international  arbitration.

Due process paranoia in arbitration

Podcast

Jan 2020

Due process paranoia is a concern that arbitrators’ aggressive procedural decisions will result in unenforceable awards. But is it justified?

Energy, environment, natural resources law

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Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law

Journal

Nov 2022

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

Decarbonising oil and gas operations - the contracts

Webinar

Sept 2022

This Oil and Gas Law Committee webinar looks at the efforts of the industry to deliver model clauses and standard contractual provisions it can rely on to implement its decarbonisation goals

Interview with Alain De Serres

Podcast

Oct 2022

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

Construction Law International

Magazine

Sept 2022

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

Financial services

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

May 2022

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

ESG standards in Latin American markets

Film

April 2022

The Securities Law Committee has produced a video analysing the state of affairs for ESG standards in Latin America.

Fintech: how is the world shaping the financial innovation industry?

Report

Apr 2023

This Banking Law Committee report has conducted an investigation project to observe the regulatory and legal responses to Fintech and their impact, and the report is available below.

The impact of the Ukraine crisis on financial contracts

Webinar

Nov 2022

This Banking Law Committee webinar considered the impact of the war in Ukraine on financial contracts, focusing on the industries of lending, asset management and risks hedging.

Human resources

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

October 2022

The Diversity and Equality Law Committee released an e-bulletin in October 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions. Articles covered issues including gender equality in the workplace, GDPR sanctions and culpability and violence and harassment in the workplace.

National regulatory trends in human resources law

Report

July 2022

The 10th annual global report from the IBA Global Employment Institute. Remote working arrangements, the right to disconnect from work and data privacy challenges are identified as three key issues facing the HR sector in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

October 2022

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

The global response to the Ukraine refugee crisis

Webinar

May 2022

The Immigration and Nationality Law Committee explored the different approaches taken by key receiving countries, the role of the United Nations and how policies may evolve.

Insolvency

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Insolvency and Restructuring International

Journal

Nov 2022

Insolvency and Restructuring International is the IBA’s Insolvency Section Journal, published twice a year.

Current restructuring and bankruptcy regimes

Webinar

April 2022

The speakers highlighted some of the key updates to the Canadian, Cayman and Polish restructuring regimes, and discussed the impact on debtors and creditors

Insolvency and Restructuring International

Journal

Oct 2021

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

Insolvency and Restructuring International

Journal

April 2022

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

Intellectual Property, Communications and Technology

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

October 2022

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

Geospatial data - tech law

Podcast

Jan 2022

In this podcast from the Technology Law Committee, privacy and data barrister, Melissa Stock, speaks with Kevin Pomfret, an attorney and Executive Director of the Centre for Spatial Law and Policy.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Aug 2022

The Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in August 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions. 

ChatGPT is coming for you: threats and opportunities created by AI chatbots

Webinar

March 2023

This session will give an overview of the technology behind ChatGPT and the impact it has had in society, before looking at the risks and issues that in-house counsel might well face in the near future.

Maritime and Aviation

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

October 2022

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

Committee articles

E-bulletin

May 2022

The Maritime and Transport Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in May 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Dec 2021

The Maritime and Transport Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in December 2021, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

May 2021

The Maritime and Transport Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in May 2021, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Real Estate

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Oct 2022

The Real Estate Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in Oct 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Setting up data centres and logistics projects: a real estate and regulatory view

Webinar

April 2022

This Real Estate Law Committee webinar gave an overview of national policies across jurisdictions; due diligence checklists; site selection criteria; and co-location agreements.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Sept 2021

The Real Estate Law Committee released an e-bulletin to members in September 2021, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Regional focus

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Inclusion, non-discrimination and pro bono

Report

April 2022

A Latin American Regional Forum report providing a general overview of companies' legal department engagement with inclusion, non-discrimination and pro bono policies.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Oct 2022

The North American Regional Forum released an e-bulletin to members in October 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Data protection and privacy guide

Guide

April 2021

This African Regional Forum guide provides advice on how to manage personal data within a law firm, as well as easy-to-implement sustainable protocols and controls that adhere to privacy laws.

Capacity development webinar for lawyers

Webinar

May 2022

This webinar, supported by the Asia Pacific Regional Forum, focused on responsible investments in agriculture; legal frameworks and land-based investment; and community consultation and consent.

Taxation

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Apr 2023

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

International estate planning guide

Guide

2021

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

Navigating international transactions in the new tax world

Webinar

Sep 2021

This webinar, supported by the Taxes Committee, covered investments, tax havens, digital tax and the G20 tax deal.

Human rights

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Torture and the law: D-F

Podcast

Apr 2022

Episode 2 of the IBA 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 – is dedicated to two powerful people: Mohamedou Ould Slahi and Nancy Hollander, who have both helped to shine a light on the humanitarian and human rights catastrophe that is Guantanamo Bay.

The relevance and role of human rights mechanisms in times of crisis

Webinar

Feb 2023

This webinar will discuss the rights to freedom of protest and assembly, the role of the UN special procedures and mechanisms in responding to crisis and HR lawyers’ abilities to activate measures in the times of crisis and enforcement of findings.

Torture and the law: A-C

Podcast

Dec 2021

Episode 1 of the IBA Human Rights Law Committee podcast series covers A-C of the 'A-Z' format: arbitrary detention, beatings,- physical torture; and 'clean teams.'

Law Firm Management

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Good Governance in Law Firms

Book

Apr 2023

Good governance has become a critical condition for law firms of all sizes to meet the new, fast-moving opportunities of fast-changing markets for legal services — much more than just having a good partnership agreement.

ESG Toolkit

Guide

Sept 2021

The Law Firm Management Committee has prepared an ESG Toolkit to help members understand the scope and importance of ESG from a law firm management perspective.

Law Firm Strategies for the 21st Century – Strategies for Success, Second Edition

Book

Sep 2020

This book aims to help partners understand what they can do to chart the course of their firm most effectively, covering current topics such as digitalisation, client acquisition and retention.

External relationships – how to deepen client relationships to retain them for a lifetime

Webinar

March 2023

This session discusses how we make time to build lasting client relationships in business.

LGBTI

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

April 2021

The LGBTI Committee released an e-bulletin to members in April 2021, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

The LGBTI world in the pandemic

Webinar

June 2021

The LGBTI Committee hosted a webinar designed to address the unique struggles of LGBTI attorneys in the pandemic, from younger to older people, single people and non-traditional families.

Poverty and social development

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Building a social entrepreneurship practice in a law firm

Webinar

July 2022

This webinar brings a practical approach on how to implement the practice of social entrepreneurship as part of legal services.

Eradicating Poverty Through Social Development

Guide

July 2021

This book, edited and authored by members of the Poverty and Social Development Committee, is a compilation of commentary and case studies on 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 from the Poverty and Social Development Committee considers the impact of the pandemic on Latin America and the Caribbean, and recommendations for the eradication of poverty.

Pro Bono

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

June 2022

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

Creativity in the pro bono sector: a response to international crises

Webinar

Dec 2021

The focus of this Pro Bono Committee 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 across an array of jurisdictions.

Regulation of lawyers

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Committee articles

E-bulletin

Feb 2022

The Regulation of Lawyers Compliance Committee released an e-bulletin to members in February 2022, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Rule of law

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Covid-19 and court procedures

Report

Nov 2022

This report was commissioned by the Rule of Law Forum to provide a handy overview to assist lawyers in understanding how courts in various countries adapted during Covid-19.

How can the legal profession provide support to Ukraine?

Webinar

Apr 2022

A two-part webinar series from the Rule of Law Forum and the Law Firm Management Committee covering what law firms and lawyers can do today to 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, with focus on its deterioration in some states as a direct result of the pandemic.

Women lawyers

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Mentorship toolkit

Guide

Sept 2022

The Women Lawyers' Committee launched its Mentorship Toolkit with the aim of empowering female legal professionals and addressing the gender representation gap at senior levels.

The secrets of women rainmakers

Webinar

Apr 2022

This webinar, supported by the Women Lawyers Committee, looked at how to become a rainmaker and how to create a culture that develops them.

Committee articles

E-bulletin

Mar 2021

The Women Lawyers Committee released an e-bulletin to members in March 2021, containing a number of articles from across an array of jurisdictions.

Facilitating the development of women in the legal profession

Webinar

May 2021

This Women Lawyers Committee and African Regional Forum webinar facilitated discussion among leading lawyers working in-house and in private practice, who shared tips, insights and lessons learned about mentorship.