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Leading Law Firm Networks: The Elite (Legal Networks)

About this network:   This highly integrated network consists of more than 50 law firms across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas and Africa. Beyond traditional referrals, it provides international support to multinational clients and in-house legal departments. The network operates on a one member per country basis, and prospective members undergo a rigorous interview process before being admitted to ensure a continuity of quality. Regular conferences are organised for both members and clients looking to use the network. Brussels-based Orlando Casares is a key contact for the network.

About this network:   Interlaw aims to provide medium-sized firms with international capacity through relationships with firms of a consistent level of quality. It encourages integration by assigning a mentor to every new member, and by organising annual global meetings and regular regional meetings. A peer review process ensures quality among its members. The network has specialist business teams across areas such as M&Amp;A, arbitration and litigation, tax law and real estate, as well as a women lawyers team aimed at promoting women in the network and the legal profession in general. One source said: "The value of Interlaw is not only linked to inbound referrals, but also its ability to attract clients by showing them worldwide solutions." Regina McConahay is director of global markets and a key contact at the network.

About this network:   This network focuses on maintaining a tight-knit relationship between all its members to facilitate the flow of internal business. It has strong coverage of the Americas, Europe and Asia. Its well-developed secretariat and board of directors allow the network to effectively conduct due diligence of prospective members as well as a regular quality control process. The network primarily assists medium-sized enterprises looking to do business internationally. Chicago-based Lawrence Swibel of Fox, Swibel, Levin Carroll is president of the network and a main point of contact.

About this network:   Universally regarded as a leading legal network, Lex Mundi has members that cover most countries in the world, the vast majority of which have earned rankings in the Chambers  guides. The network has an executive committee and a board that meets frequently to discuss potential member additions and to provide resources and support to member firms. It offers regular global and regional conferences, including a managing partners conference and marketing round tables. Industry-focused practice groups facilitate knowledge sharing and help to generate referrals. Network president Carl Anduri is based in Texas and is a primary contact.

About this network:   Meritas offers extensive global coverage, with particularly strong representation in North America. The network adopts a hands-on approach by tracking referrals and implementing a quality control process, which involves recertifying its member firms every three years. It also provides regional support staff, while the network's secretariat helps to promote the network, attract clients and drive referrals. The network has also established a programme aimed at supporting more junior lawyers, to ensure the succession of relationships between member firms. A key contact for the network is CEO Tanna Moore.

About this network:  This group offers member firms and clients notable representation in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, and has recently enhanced its global resources by establishing an informal alliance with Lex Africa. The network carries out a thorough due diligence process before admitting new members, and also conducts an annual review of existing members. It arranges regular meetings and business integration days. Executive director Adam Cooke is a key contact for the network.

About this network:   TAGLaw is a multidisciplinary network comprising legal and accounting professionals from across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. In addition to full members, the group also has referral members in smaller jurisdictions to further increase its footprint. The network has an academy that aims to provide its members with professional education through conferences, meetings and online courses. Members are selected on the basis of their reputation, their commitment to client service and recommendations from existing members. Senior director Chris Cervellera is a key contact.

About this network:   This group has a strong membership base in the USA, with further coverage of Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America. It is a thoroughly integrated network with a focus on fostering relationships and referrals between members through industry-focused practice groups as well as regular global and regional meetings. Members are regularly reviewed to ensure consistency in quality. Tim Shannon is the director of marketing and communications at the network.

About this network:  World Law Group unites law firms from across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Member firms regularly assist clients with cross-border issues, with significant activity in the energy, pharmaceutical, healthcare and real estate sectors. The network facilitates the sharing of information and expertise through regular conferences and a digital operations platform. New members are carefully vetted and the group maintains standards through a detailed review process. Shelley Boyes is director of marketing and communications at the network and a key contact.