We can represent your international personal and business interests with partnerships that give you access to top legal support in almost all countries around the world.
We’re the highest-ranking UK law firm that has chosen not to keep offices outside the UK. This independence means we can partner with the best firms for specific legal services in different countries worldwide. You’ll get to choose which firm to work with based on the quality, culture and price that’s right for you.
Our clients often tell us that about the time and money that they save with this approach. Language barriers and cultural differences can introduce risk and delay when you’re working in a foreign country. Through our trusted partners, we can help you avoid these risks and protect your reputation at home and abroad.
Our international services
We can give you international legal support for any issue through our partner networks, but have particular expertise with:
Our Networks
We’re members of three major networks of law firms that give you access to high-quality legal support across the globe:
- First Law International - a Brussels-based global network of over 85 independent, national law firms known as FLI NET™ which has operated for 17 years and includes over 17,000 lawyers. FLI is the headquarters to the EU’s only Elite Global network, as ranked by Chambers Global for seven years in a row. We’re also a member of the FLI Net Advisory Board.
- Bridge Group - a network of 12 US law firms which covers the length and breadth of the United States. We’re the only UK member firm and we’ve been part of the network for over a decade.
- Avrio Advocati – We are a founding member of this Europe-focussed network of 30 law firms.
We also represent clients in over 200 countries around the world through our own ‘best friend’ network of high-quality, trusted partnerships with:
- Independent law firms
- Embassies
- Trust corporations
- Banks
- Investment, wealth and asset managers
- Accountants
- Fiduciaries
- Business consultants
- Chambers of commerce, trade bodies and associations
- Department for International Trade (DIT).
We’re members of the International Division of the Law Society and were the first UK firm to join the Leaders Forum of the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Our First Law International Spring Conference 2022
This year, we held our FLI spring conference (2022) in Manchester. Our conference brought together leading lawyers from our best-friend network, local decision makers and cross-border trade experts to discuss:
- The UK’s place in the world post Brexit
- Manchester’s vision to become a top-flight world city by 2025
- ESG – the challenges and opportunities it presents for businesses
- The outlook for key sectors and industries.
If you’d like to find out more about how we can help with a range of international legal issues, call us on +44 (0)370 1500 100 or contact us online.
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