Leading Law Firm Networks (Legal Network) | Global

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. Key contacts in the network are Carlos Sierra and Roz Mears.

Ally Law, established in 1989, is recognised globally for its standout legal offering. Members offer expertise in tax, M&A, labour and employment, intellectual property, IT, and trusts and estates. High standards are ensured through the annual evaluation of members. The network maintains quality across the board by additionally seeking client feedback to guarantee technical and practice standards are met. President Ramesh Vaidyanathan and first vice-president Paola Sangiovanni are key contacts.

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.

International Lawyers Network comprises of over 5,000 lawyers worldwide across 67 countries. The network offers their clients high-quality expertise across a full spectrum of practice areas and, through their integrated team, the ILN are well positioned to assist on cross-border mandates in a personalised manner. Chair Pavla Kopecková Prikrylová of PETERKA & PARTNERS, and executive director, Lindsay Griffiths, are key contacts.

Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) was founded in 1989 and 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.

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. The network 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.

Alliott Global Alliance was established in 1979 and currently comprises various law firms in 77 countries. The network consists of members with expertise in a host of areas, including real estate, international trade, dispute resolution and venture capital. CEO, Giles Brake, and worldwide chair, Giorgio Marcolongo, are key contacts at the network.

IR Global gives access to top lawyers, accountants and financial advisers around the world. The 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.