Co-Chair
Jimena
González 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 - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
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
Navigating emerging markets: the synergy between strategic intelligence and legal services
The integration of legal expertise with strategic intelligence represents a transformative approach to facilitating business success in emerging markets. The Strategic Intelligence Service in Indonesia exemplifies this innovation, offering a comprehensive solution that combines legal advice with real-time policy insights and government relations support. This article explores the development, methodology and impact of the Strategic Intelligence Service, with a particular focus on Indonesia, a jurisdiction characterised by its regulatory complexity and significant investment potential.
Released on Jun 18, 2025
Aguas! Myths and reality of ESG: business opportunities for the legal profession and alternative business structures
A session report from the IBA Annual Conference in Mexico City, held on 19 September 2024.
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