Join our global legal network
Become a member
World Link for Law is one of the largest international legal associations, with over 50 member firms in 40 countries worldwide.
The combined individual turnover of our global legal network members is approximately £100 million GBP (€110 million Euros; $130 million USD; or $150 million AUS).
Our member firms are professional partnerships, providing depth of experience, and are focused on providing corporate and commercial legal services to law firms.
50+
Law Firms
400+
Partners
40+
Countries Worldwide
64+
Office locations
1400+
Additional lawyers & professional staff
$130 million USD
Combined turnover
Why join us?
Refer clients overseas with confidence, with access to a database of specialist lawyers in multiple jurisdictions
Receive quality business referrals from other members of our global legal network
Build relationships with like-minded legal professionals from across the world
Benefit from continuous professional development through insightful webinars, in-person and virtual events and Specialist Interest Groups
“World Link for Law is my favourite association. I have made great friends and lasting relationships, having received and given good referrals.”
Benefits of membership
Serve your international clients by referring them to trusted law firm contacts in our leading global legal network, who are bound by the World Link for Law Quality Code.
Generate new business by receiving referrals from World Link for Law members.
Attend regular conferences and meetings across the world, with workshops on international legal knowledge and practice management issues.
Develop relationships and friendships with international lawyers who have a broad range of commercial legal skills.
Increase your international legal expertise and become better informed about the legal conditions for doing business or having dealings in specific countries.
Obtain local insight and information about foreign nationals from a lawyer of that country.
Promote your legal capabilities to other members and create your own working groups to satisfy particular client requirements – become part of a ‘virtual’ firm.
Provide legal services in jurisdictions where you cannot justify opening a branch office.
Access marketing and business development expertise and other marketing initiatives to support your law firm.
No referral fees, cost-effective conference fees, discounts for new members and young lawyers.
“I love World Link for Law. Great members. Great thought production at the events. Great connections.”
Ready to apply?
There are no costs to make an application, and we will explain everything you need to know about becoming part of our global legal network.
“It's a great network, especially when looking for specialised expertise.”
Membership Criteria
World Link for Law members must:
Have professional indemnity insurance cover if it is available in their country (and even if such insurance is not obligatory), and the cover should be a minimum of £250,000 (or equivalent in local currency)
Abide by the Quality Code (particularly with reference to member referrals and the quality and speed of response)
Pay the annual membership fee and conference/meeting fees (as attended)
Send at least one representative to the Annual Conference (Regional and Special Interest Group Meetings are optional)
Provide referrals to other members wherever possible and assist other members as if they were a client
Members are encouraged to:
Introduce/recommend other law firms to become members
Propose topics for conference and regional events, and propose speakers either from their firm or known third parties
Add the World Link for Law logo to their email signature and a link on their website, to highlight their membership in our global legal network
Respond to the Administration Service’s requests for website and other database information
Complete occasional short member surveys as requested
Support other members and work together on tender opportunities
Application Process
1. Request an application form.
The form asks for general details about your firm, your skills and experience in providing international legal services, and for two references.
2. Return the completed application form.
There is no cost to apply.
3. Once completed, the application form is circulated to our Board of Directors for acceptance.
If we need any further information, we will get in touch with you before making any decision.
4. Pay the administration fee and annual membership fee.
Fees are set according to the size of the firm and the number of partners or directors/principal shareholders.
5. Sign the Quality Code.
All members are required to do this to confirm their compliance and must acknowledge the Association's Rules and Regulations, and confirm they will abide by those.
Inclusive Recruitment Policy
World Link for Law does not offer exclusivity, but equally, we have no desire to create conflict amongst members. Collaboration is always encouraged between members.
The potential appointment of another member in the same country or region as an existing member depends on many factors, including the size of the existing firm, the size of the country/economy, regional cultures/languages, legal specialisations, and the wishes of other members.
The final decision to appoint a new member lies with the Board, but an existing full member will always be consulted about the potential appointment of another firm in the country of an existing member, and the Board must consider their views on any possible negative impact.
Looking For New Members
If you are interested in accessing the benefits of World Link for Law membership, please get in touch with Rachel Tombs, Executive Consultant at rachel@worldlink-law.com.