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We are committed to providing our clients with the best advice available, wherever needed.
How to Join us
LNI is open to new membership in jurisdictions (or for larger countries, in states/regions/provinces) where it is currently not represented. Please check if membership is available in your jurisdiction before proceeding. As a part of your submission below please ensure that you send us at least the following mandatory information:
i. a link for your firms’ website
ii. a firm profile with information on key partners, main areas of practice and location of office(s)
For further information on the application process please send an enquiry below with the details mentioned above and our new members’ co-ordinator will respond shortly.
FAQ
How often do you meet?
There are regular opportunities to get together through online practice groups and virtual meetups. Our in-person events typically take place twice a year at different member locations around the world.
Who manages the network?
The network is managed by the member firms as a not-for-profit organisation. There is a steering committee of individuals from 7 member firms who are ultimately responsible for the strategy, marketing and direction of the network.
Do I have to refer work to the network?
No, you are not committed to refer all your international business to other firms in the network.
What are the key practice areas?
LNI member firms provide a full range of services to support international business such as corporate, foreign investments, M&A, company and commercial, anti-trust, dispute resolution, banking and finance, real estate, tax, intellectual property, and many other legal services.
Who can join the network?
LNI is open to new membership in jurisdictions where it is currently not represented. Member firms are small to mid-sized independent law firms. Each firm is required to have an exceptional reputation and the highest professional standards.
What are the selection criteria?
To ensure member firms meet the high professional standards expected applicants will go through a rigorous vetting process. During this process, we will assess the firm’s market position, rankings and gain feedback from their peers.
Is it exclusive?
The intention is that member firm should have exclusivity for their jurisdiction for all their areas of expertise. However there are a few exceptions – following LNI’s merger with OASIS, in a few jurisdictions, there were two or more members, and in some of the larger countries, such as the USA and Germany, there are a number of members.
‘LNI gives you a sense of what goes on in the other jurisdictions legally, culturally, and politically and the hot issues going on there. It’s almost like having boots on the ground that can give you that context. All-important knowledge to provide the high quality of customer service we pride ourselves on offering our clients.’
Robert C. Gabrielski
Norris McLaughlin, USA‘With LNI We are able to compete with bigger law firms for international work. We are faster, have better direct contacts, and excellent local knowledge to give to the clients. That is what makes us very competitive and is why LNI has become the cornerstone of our business. ‘
Javier Bicarregui Garay
Iusfinder Abogados Spain
‘LNI gives us relationship, friendships, and business contacts worldwide.’
Joel Rose
Aird & Berlis
‘This network is unique as you can call on trusted advisors around the globe’
Danielle DeFilippis
Norris McLaughlin, USA
Robert C. Gabrielski
Norris McLaughlin, USA‘LNI gives you a sense of what goes on in the other jurisdictions legally, culturally, and politically and the hot issues going on there. It’s almost like having boots on the ground that can give you that context. All-important knowledge to provide the high quality of customer service we pride ourselves on offering our clients.’
Javier Bicarregui Garay
Iusfinder Abogados Spain‘With LNI We are able to compete with bigger law firms for international work. We are faster, have better direct contacts, and excellent local knowledge to give to the clients. That is what makes us very competitive and is why LNI has become the cornerstone of our business. ‘
Joel Rose
Aird & Berlis‘LNI gives us relationship, friendships, and business contacts worldwide.’
Danielle DeFilippis
Norris McLaughlin, USA