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Feb 24, 2026
Saranya Mishra, the Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee’s Publication and Newsletter Officer, reflects on the rapidly changing structures and technologies that lawyers are beginning to navigate within their profession. She highlights the Committee’s recently published articles which analyse the changes and challenges in this sector and how legal professionals can approach them in their day to day lives.
Law firm meeting room bookings - IBA 2026 Copenhagen
The Poverty and Social Development Committee, builds on years of work under various IBA auspices. We engage the legal profession to contribute to UN Sustainability Goal #1: Eradicating Poverty. Our committee advocates for using law to protect individuals and communities from poverty, promoting well-being. We believe legal professionals have a duty to create and apply law for good, preventing exploitation and mitigating harm. Planned projects include a podcast, a practical book for lawyers, a session at the IBA Annual Conference, and supporting NGOs focused on poverty eradication. We invite members to join our efforts.
13 April 2021, 1300 - 1400 BST
The Women Lawyers’ Committee (WLC) aspires to empower its 3000 highly valued members from all over the world to engage, network and share knowledge. The committee was originally an interest group which was introduced as an IBA constituent in 1996 to allow efficient global networking of women lawyers.
WLC aims to level the playing field in the legal profession and inspire leaders to work to achieve gender parity. It's 20 committee officers create awareness tools to help the profession achieve this goal, while at the same time facilitate an efficient global network for women lawyers to connect and develop business and expertise, supported by its Advisory board.
We welcome members with all genders and encourage all perspectives and remain a committee dedicated to the cause of women lawyers.
20/20 vision for 2020: law firm strategy for the next decade - Law Firm Management Committee newsletter article, April 2020
The latest issue of the Monitor covers topics including food inequality for members of the LGBTQI+ community, the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the mental health of people living with disabilities and an update on freedom of assembly protests around the world.
The Global Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Commercial Dispute Resolution in the First Seven Months - Dispute Resolution International (DRI) - October 2020
From 20–24 November 2018, International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) collaborated with the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists, International Commission of Jurists, the International Development and Legal Organization, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) to hold the Annual Jurists Conference.
In this annual panel, speakers will explore third country removals of refugees and their implications for individual human rights and international law standards. Experts will share their strategies under national and international law and explore trends across the world.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Feb 20, 2025
The IBA is marking the United Nations World Day of Social Justice by reminding lawyers of two of its published guidelines that recommend frameworks for the integration of human rights and environmental due diligence regulations: the Updated IBA Business and Human Rights Guidance for Bar Associations...
The first issue of the IBAHRI Covid-19 Human Rights Monitor assesses gender-based violence and women’s health, LGBTQI+ rights, prison and detention conditions, refugee camps and asylum procedures. Concerns are raised over reported increases in domestic violence in a number of jurisdictions and the lack of basic protective measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in prisons and detention centres.
Nov 07, 2022
On 4 November 2022, IBA Legalbrief Africa turned 20. It is incredible to think that this publication, which provides a succinct weekly round-up of legal news from across Africa and is delivered each Monday, by email, to people interested in what is happening on the continent, only exists today because of a single...
The journey of a new IBA presidency, the final destination of which is strengthening the leadership of the IBA and of our profession, has just started. The world is changing right before our eyes. Our profession, through a global association such as the IBA, has a great opportunity as well as the responsibility of assuming a leading role in upholding the rule of law and providing legal guidance in this context.
Law Firm Management Committee Latin America Conference - Building the law firm of the future
Feb 20, 2025
The video of a recent webinar organised by IBA specialist Committees which concentrated on UN Sustainable Development Goal 1 is being shared in honour of the United Nations World Day of Social Justice on 20 February. It is estimated that 575 million people live in extreme poverty.
By Alan Sournac. Passive investment companies: new developments and strategies to address deferral.
Client KYC: anti-money laundering regimes and outlook for 2026
Oct 18, 2022
On 1 June 2022, the Swedish Parliament introduced new updates to the immigration law. The newly introduced changes aim to discourage criminal activities and prevent companies from engaging in salary dumping. They also maintain trade unions’ level of workers’ protection and interest. Moreover, the law is presented as an additional level of protection against human trafficking. This article discusses the new updates to the immigration law.
When considering the recent US election and how it will impact trade in the region, in this session we will discuss the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Aug 03, 2021
As the first European prosecutorial authority, the European Public Prosecutor's Office starts operations on 1 June 2021. The EPPO’s mission will be to prosecute criminal offences affecting the European Union’s financial interests.
Building the Law Firm of the Future
A weekly round up of news during the IBA 2020 Virtually Together conference.
This session will assess the current status of the 2026 USMCA review process, which began on 17 September 2025 with the publication by USTR and the Mexican Ministry of Economy of the call for the 60-day “public comment” phase of the review.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Feb 20, 2025
The United Nations World Day of Social Justice, observed each 20 February, draws attention to the importance of a fair labour market to improve lives and create a more sustainable future for all. Central to this is inclusive and effective governance of work, ensuring employment opportunities and...
What you'll master in this exclusive session:
- The hidden psychology of high-stakes networking;
- Instant rapport-building techniques used by top rainmakers;
- Foolproof strategies for introverts that actually work;
- The art of turning casual contacts into powerful allies and referral partners; and
- Advanced hybrid networking tactics for 2026.
* New Content * * New Strategies *
Perfect for both IBA veterans and newcomers who are serious about exponential practice growth.
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
Jun 25, 2021
The first part of this analysis encompasses the AI Act’s scope, as well as prohibited AI practices, AI systems needing higher level of transparency and those subject to voluntary compliance. The second part will be published in the next volume of the Technology Law eBulletin, and will concentrate on high-risk AI systems and the outlined set of requirements for them.
- Governance
- Culture
- Global mobility
- DEI
- Incentives
- Non-financial misconduct
35th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
Jan 12, 2023
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, socia del bufete Gómez-Acebo & Pombo en Madrid, España, ha sido nombrada nueva Presidenta de la International Bar Association (IBA). Arpón de Mendívil es la primera mujer que ocupa este cargo en 20 años y la segunda en los 76 años de historia de la Asociación.
- Top-of-mind enforcement themes for asset managers
- Are regulatory practices stifling or facilitating innovation?
- Is “regulation by enforcement” converging or diverging across markets?
- Investigations in practice: from inquiry to resolution
35th IBA Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Asset Management Industry Conference
Jan 12, 2023
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, partner at law firm Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in Madrid, Spain is announced as the new President of the International Bar Association (IBA). Ms Mendívil is the first woman to hold the position in 20 years and only the second in the Association’s 76-year history.
This keynote, led by the Co-Chair of the Conference and of the Committee, Deirdre O’Mahony, highlights current enforcement shifts, priorities emerging from geopolitical fragmentation, and new cooperative mechanisms between regulators and global financial centers.
22nd Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference : The Role of the Global Financial System in the Fight Against Corruption
Oct 14, 2022
By including active case management tools in Procedural Order No 1 and Procedural Timetable No 1, the tribunal lays the foundation for maximising efficiency over the life of the proceeding. In this article, the author proposes a number of innovations to be implemented, as the title suggests, to top and tail the process, with additional steps in the middle. The author provides a template Procedural Timetable No 1 and then discusses selected procedural steps with the corresponding text for Procedural Order No 1. The proposals include pre-scheduling several case-management conferences to address procedural issues early and often; holding a mid-stream meeting (aka a Kaplan Early Opening), where parties give short oral arguments and present limited witness evidence; identifying a pre-scheduled mediation window to allow the parties to consider mediation, without either side having to request it; directing the parties to provide a Joint List of Issues and Schedule of References; and scheduling both a pre-hearing Tribunal meeting (aka a Reed Retreat) and deliberation days in the Timetable.
Jun 13, 2022
The first panel session at the 23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day discussed the need for more robust case management by arbitral tribunals.
This session aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the pivotal events and trends in shareholder activism over the upcoming year while offering insights into anticipated developments for the upcoming year.
The panel will discuss:
- a review of the most notable activist campaigns from 2025, highlighting their impact on corporate strategies and shareholder value;
- regulatory developments which have the potential to influence the direction of activist campaigns;
- the trend of global activist campaigns including the increased role of US activist investors in European markets
10th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
Oct 14, 2022
This article discusses, from an arbitrator’s perspective, the approach to preparing the first Procedural Order for the conduct of an Arbitration (Procedural Order No 1), so that it fits with the case specifications. The author advocates the approach discussed at the panel led by Lucy Reed at the 23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day on 25 March 2022 that arbitrators should consider the specific needs of the case and collaboratively engage with the Parties to identify the relevant issues and appropriate procedure for the case, before circulating Procedural Order No 1. The author gives examples of techniques the Arbitral Tribunal can use to engage in a collaborative approach while retaining the final power to decide upon the procedure, including Procedural Order No 1.
The discussion will focus on how the markets have adapted to these challenges, the shifting focus of private equity funds in Asian markets, newfound opportunities and projected developments for 2026.
Asia Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions Conference
The Global Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Commercial Dispute Resolution in the First Seven Months - Dispute Resolution International (DRI) - October 2020
Summary of key insights and preview of Day Two.
Compliance, governance and innovation: balancing risks and opportunities of doing business in Latin America
Sep 30, 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.
This panel will discuss the impact of the change of leadership in the United States, Canada and Mexico, on the review of the North American’s free trade agreement (the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement), scheduled in 2026. The previous revision introduced ground breaking changes, including the thorough supervision of labour standards at a company level.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Aug 04, 2025
A new law regulating the employment of foreign workers in Poland came into force on 1 June 2025, replacing the previous legislation which had been in place for over 20 years. While it does not overhaul the employment model, it introduces important changes which employers must follow in order to employ foreigners legally. Key updates are outlined in this article.
Mar 04, 2022
Blockchain-based arbitration is just like traditional arbitration except it takes place on blockchains, such as Ethereum. The arbitration agreement forms part of the smart contract, arbitrators are selected using random numbers extracted from the blocks in the blockchain and the award is also embedded in a self-executable smart contract. There is currently no regulation in transnational blockchain-based arbitration. Any such regulation faces a number of serious challenges, such as how to determine the applicable jurisdiction in a blockchain-based arbitration. This article seeks to address such challenges by suggesting some possible guidelines.
Fundamentals of International Legal Business Practice: IBA Young Lawyers’ Training Course Miami
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