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ADVOC's members are leading firms in their jurisdictions that have extensive commercial experience and offer deep expertise in cross-border M&A and litigation. Members are selected via a vetting process, and quality is controlled through peer review and a thorough approval process. The network provides technological support, training and other resources to guarantee a seamless service to clients. A key contact in the network is Carlos Sierra in Mexico City.

Globalaw comprises leading independent law firms operating predominantly across three regions: the Americas, Asia-Pacific including Oceania, and EMEA. Members have regional expertise in M&A, dispute resolution and many other specialist areas, including securities, aviation, immigration and telecommunications. President Peter Brown of Edwards, Kenny & Bray is a key contact.

"The ILN has been a great asset for us. It provides us with a large number of associated firms around the globe that are ready and willing to serve our clients in the same way we do."

Founded in 1989, Lawyers Associated Worldwide has members in an impressive number of key jurisdictions. An invitation-only alliance, its clients include both public and private companies active in a broad range of industries. Members will be leading players in their own market with strong cross-border capabilities. Key contacts include Colorado-based Lorri Salyards, who is the network's CEO, and Leon Loganathan, who is the chair.

Legalink has an established presence in the market, with over 25 years operating as a leading international legal network. Initially operating in Europe, it now also has respected members across the Americas and Asia. It frequently hosts networking and knowledge events for its members. Its Legalink Academy is a unique offering through which young lawyers from all cultures come together for knowledge transfer and collaborative training. The network's chair, Christopher Trowbridge, is a key contact.

Mackrell International was established in 1987 and has developed into a solid network of leading law firms across many jurisdictions. Member firms will possess a substantial regional presence along with strong cross-border capabilities. It covers all key industry sectors and practice areas as well as having expertise in a variety of specialist fields, including blockchain and cryptocurrency, cannabis, fraud and environmental health. Chair Sev Carlson and managing director Keith Heddle are key contacts for the network.

"It is a dynamic network that is flexible and brings fresh ideas."

IR Global gives access to top lawyers, accountants and financial advisers around the world. The leading network operates on the principle of practice-area exclusivity and has ten practice-area management committees to maximise results for its clients. Members also benefit from meetings organised on a regional and international basis. A key contact for the network is founder Thomas Wheeler, based in Amsterdam.

LEGUS was established in 1995 and comprises firms considered to be leaders in their respective jurisdictions while also having a strong international outlook. The network enables and encourages members to take a collaborative approach through the utilisation of its innovative working group structure. The network appoints an affinity group leader to streamline client needs to practitioners and jurisdictions, as well as organising training and networking events to unify its membership across the globe. Co-founder and president Sandra Boyer is a key contact.