About World Link for Law
Connecting legal professionals since 1989
World Link for Law was founded in 1989, with the belief that law firms benefit when they come together to support one another. Initially created as Euro-Link for Lawyers, our global law firm network has grown to encompass members worldwide. It was officially re-named World Link for Law in 2004 to reflect our growing international membership.
Only law firms providing high quality standards and excellent levels of client services are invited to become members of our global law firm network. All members are individually approved and bound by our Quality Code. Operating at uniformly high standards, World Link for Law members are fully equipped to meet the demands of modern international legal practice.
A Leading International Law Firm Network
World Link for Law is a business referral network for international business law experts grounded in trusted relationships. We provide our members with easy, confident access to other law firms overseas and the opportunity to welcome business law referrals from other international members.
Refer with Confidence
Our members have considerable combined experience in a wide variety of business law areas:
Mergers and acquisitions, disposals and cross border transactions
Contract, agency, joint ventures, leasing and distribution agreements
E-commerce, Information technology and telecoms law
Intellectual property and trademarks
Company law
Tax law
Employment/Labour law
Commercial property
Private inheritance
Dispute resolution
Debt recovery
Banking and finance
This corporate and commercial expertise covers a wide range of market sectors, including Information Technology, Construction, Retail, Automotive, Maritime/Shipping, Distribution & Air, Road & Rail Transport.
More about us
Regional Meetings
Engaging and insightful in-person regional meetings take place in spectacular locations across Europe, North America and Asia.
The next regional meeting will be in Bordeaux from 1-3 October. Enjoy networking with members in the world’s most celebrated wine capital. Hosted by Jérôme Dufour of LEXCO law firm, this meeting offers a perfect blend of high-level professional networking and authentic French art de vivre. Click here for details.
Seminars & Webinars
Check out our Events page for upcoming seminars and webinars providing the latest legal updates for members of our international law firm network.
Annual Conference
Each year, members from across our international law firm network come together to meet, exchange views, opinions and business ideas. Conferences combine essential legal updates along with social activities to build relationships across our international law firm network.
“This was my first conference, and I attended as a Young Lawyer, where various sessions catered for us. It was a pleasure to meet other members for the first time, and feel really involved”
Willemijn Kuper, Rotshuizen Geense Advocaten, the Netherlands.
Conference topics include:
- Significant legal updates
- Practice management issues
- Workshops on international cooperation and internal business law products, like cross border M&A checklists
- Insight from specialist external speakers
Many of the topics are discussion-oriented, so members benefit from sharing methods and tactics used in different jurisdictions.
The next annual conference will be in Montreal, Canada, from May 6 - 10, 2026.
Potential members are also welcome to attend (at up to a 35% discount) to meet existing members and learn more about our international law firm network. Young lawyers also benefit from a 50% discount.
Conference fees offer fantastic value, with professional education and social opportunities, as well as the chance to discover a fascinating part of the world. Attendees also benefit from preferential accommodation rates negotiated and reserved for World Link for Law members and their guests.
“A really memorable conference. A good combination of nice social events, a useful business programme, and a great opportunity to meet fellow international lawyers.”
Sabrina Leung, Affilia Legal LLP, Canada
Conferences have taken place in iconic cities across the globe, including San Francisco, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Boston, Bucharest, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Athens, Sydney, Moscow, Amsterdam, London, Chicago, Dubai and Miami.
Specialist Interest Groups
Bringing legal specialists from our international law firm network together to share expertise, we currently run Specialist Interest Groups for:
- International Arbitration
- International Tax Law
- Law Firm Management
- Litigation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Inheritance
- Real Estate / Construction
Encouraging the next generation of leading lawyers, we also offer a Young Lawyers Group – Novello Group, and we encourage staff exchanges between member firms.
The Novello Group
Novello is more than a network; it’s a movement for the next generation of legal leaders.
Designed for ambitious lawyers under 45, the group empowers members to challenge boundaries, share expertise, and turn bold ideas into global action.
If you’re ready to shape the future of law, Novello is your stage.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered.
Our community welcomes people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, abilities, races, religions, and sexual orientations.
We recognise the unique perspectives and strengths each person brings, and we encourage full participation from all members of our firms, partners, and staff.
By championing equitable and inclusive practices, we strive to ensure fair treatment, meaningful opportunity, and a sense of belonging for everyone.