Co-Chair
Sean Mason
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.
Publications
AI in action: use cases, risks and governance in Colombia
This article addresses the legal challenges faced by companies in Colombia adopting AI tools, including regulatory frameworks, practical legal risks across multiple business applications and corporate governance recommendations for responsible AI implementation. It offers a structured approach for organisations navigating an evolving regulatory landscape while seeking to adopt AI strategically and responsibly.
Released on Oct 06, 2026
Legal ethics in an age of disruption
This article examines the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal practice, the risks of deskilling and the increasing tension between efficiency, supervision and professional responsibility. Namely: (1) AI is a tool, not a substitute for professional oversight, and ethical boundaries are crossed when reliance on technology displaces independent judgment; (2) digital visibility and professional branding are not the same as credibility; (3) over-reliance on AI risks deskilling junior lawyers and eroding future professional standards; and (4) legal services are not commodity production; verification and supervision are essential risk management measures.
Released on Oct 06, 2026
Artificial intelligence in regulatory and environmental law practice: beyond contract automation
Artificial intelligence is reshaping regulatory and environmental law practice far beyond contract automation, enabling real-time regulatory monitoring, satellite-based environmental enforcement and predictive compliance analytics. Legal practitioners who fail to engage with these tools risk not only operational inefficiency but also a fundamental misunderstanding of the new landscape in which their clients operate.
Released on Oct 06, 2026
Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee e-Bulletin 1/2026
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.
Released on Feb 24, 2026
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