International Law Firm
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An International Law Firm is a law firm that is a multinational company operating in multiple jurisdictions to provide a broad range of legal services to clients worldwide.
- AKA: Global Law Firm, Multinational Law Firm
- Context:
- It can (typically) be headquartered in one country but have offices in numerous other regions to serve clients across different legal systems and jurisdictions.
- It can (often) specialize in areas such as Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Arbitration, and Regulatory Compliance.
- It can range from having a few international offices to being a fully integrated global partnership with hundreds of offices worldwide.
- It can act as a single point of contact for multinational corporations needing consistent legal support across multiple regions.
- It can develop specialized teams to handle industry-specific legal issues, such as Intellectual Property, Finance, Energy, and Technology.
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- Example(s):
- Allen & Overy LLP (1930-) (Allen & Overy LLP): Founded by George Allen and Thomas Overy in London, the firm operates over 40 offices in 31 countries, specializing in banking & finance, M&A, and litigation (Wikipedia).
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (1879-) (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP ): Established in New York City, Sullivan & Cromwell has a strong global reach with offices in major cities, providing services in corporate law, litigation, and regulatory matters.
- Baker McKenzie (1949-): Founded in Chicago, Illinois, Baker McKenzie is considered the first truly global law firm, with over 77 offices in 46 countries. The firm was established by Russell Baker and John McKenzie and has grown into one of the world’s largest firms by both revenue and headcount【39†source】.
- DLA Piper (2005-): This international law firm was created through a merger of DLA, Piper Rudnick, and Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich. Based in the UK, DLA Piper now operates more than 90 offices across 40 countries, making it one of the largest law firms globally【40†source】.
- Clifford Chance (1987-): Created through a merger of London-based firms Clifford-Turner (founded in 1802) and Coward Chance (founded in 1900), Clifford Chance is part of the "Magic Circle" and provides specialized services in finance and corporate law across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia【40†source】.
- Addleshaw Goddard (2003-): A UK-based firm formed by the merger of Addleshaw Booth & Co and Theodore Goddard, offering services across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- King & Wood Mallesons (1993-): Originally established in China, King & Wood Mallesons expanded significantly through mergers and is now a major player in Europe and Asia. The firm is known for its expertise in complex cross-border work【32†source】.
- Eversheds Sutherland (1988-): A UK-headquartered law firm with offices in 34 countries, focusing on sectors such as financial services and energy. It is known for its strong regulatory and dispute resolution practices【33†source】.
- Herbert Smith Freehills (2012-): Formed through the merger of Herbert Smith (UK) and Freehills (Australia), it operates in 26 countries with a strong emphasis on international disputes and infrastructure projects【33†source】.
- Yingke Law Firm (2001-): One of the largest firms in China, with over 64 offices domestically and international reach through its network in over 55 countries, specializing in corporate law and litigation【32†source】.
- Counter-Example(s):
- Regional Law Firm, which typically operates within a single country or a limited geographical region and lacks the global reach of an international law firm.
- Boutique Law Firm, which focuses on niche legal areas and may not have the breadth of services or international presence.
- National Law Firm, which operates within a single country, often with multiple offices domestically, but without international branches or a global network.
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- See: Corporate Law, Regulatory Compliance, International Arbitration
References
2024
- LLM
- Below is a fact-checked summary:
- Baker McKenzie (1949): Founded in Chicago, Illinois, by Russell Baker and John McKenzie. Known as one of the first truly global law firms, it currently operates in numerous countries worldwide.
- Clifford Chance (1987): Created by merging Clifford-Turner (founded in 1802) and Coward Chance (founded in 1900). The firm has extensive reach across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Eversheds Sutherland (1988): Originally formed through Eversheds’ expansion, later merged with Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. It specializes in financial services and the energy sector.
- King & Wood Mallesons (1993): Established in China, the firm expanded significantly through several mergers and has become a major player in Europe and Asia.
- Yingke Law Firm (2001): One of the largest Chinese law firms, with extensive domestic and international networks, specializing in corporate law and litigation.
- Addleshaw Goddard (2003): Formed through the merger of Addleshaw Booth & Co and Theodore Goddard. It remains a prominent UK-based firm with international reach.
- DLA Piper (2005): Formed through a merger of three firms: DLA, Piper Rudnick, and Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich. It is now one of the largest firms globally, with a strong presence in over 40 countries.
- Herbert Smith Freehills (2012): Created through the merger of Herbert Smith (UK) and Freehills (Australia). The firm has a strong focus on international disputes and infrastructure projects.
- Below is a fact-checked summary: