Publications

Unlocking housing supply: regulatory and public land strategies in Spain

Over the past few years, residential asset prices in Spain have experienced a sustained upward trajectory, reaching historically unprecedented levels. This inflationary trend is primarily driven by a structural imbalance between a severely constrained housing supply and a steadily growing demand.

Released on Dec 08, 2025

The legal landscape for the use of AI in drug discovery in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global pharmaceutical industry through its expanding role in drug discovery. From identifying novel compounds to enhancing clinical trial processes, its influence is increasingly evident in Southeast Asian countries, where the intellectual property (IP) regime faces new challenges posed by AI-generated pharmaceutical inventions. For legal practitioners, providing sound counsel in this evolving field requires a deep understanding of the IP framework and the uncertainties that surround it in Southeast Asia.

Released on Dec 08, 2025

Ten things law firms should be doing about AI now

In September 2024 the AI & Tech Subcommittee of the IBA Law Firm Management Committee published its first ‘10 things law firms should be doing about AI now’. With the development of AI within the legal industry moving quickly, we have updated the memo. The objective remains the same: provide an overview of developments and practical steps for law firm leaders with a view to AI.

Released on Dec 05, 2025

China's regulation of artificial intelligence – progress and challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly in China, with the number of patents and the size of the market both ranking highly among countries. However, this rapid development has posed new challenges to the legal framework, ethical norms and social governance, prompting China to continuously adjust and improve the relevant regulatory system.

Released on Dec 04, 2025