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Elite Member Firm Network
Global Coverage, Local Expertise
Ranked an Elite Global Network by Chambers and Partners, World Law Group is one of the oldest and largest international networks of independent full-service law firms, specifically created to meet the legal needs of multinational companies. Founded in 1988, the network's founding firms had the foresight to see the growing need to service clients globally while understanding the value of local knowledge and insight.
Qualified, Trusted Advisors
World Law Group's invitation-only membership policy ensures our member firms are of the caliber that other members and their clients expect and deserve. Each member is reviewed regularly to ensure the firm meets our membership criteria and the expectations of other members. All of our member firms are recognized by legal arbiters such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal500, and the International Financial Law Review.
Seamless Client Service
Consistent and experienced teams work together seamlessly and marshal the exact expertise and resources required to meet clients' needs. Our members collaborate on thousands of client matters per year, with a guaranteed 24-hour response time. We've developed the kind of cohesive approach that many multinational firms would envy – and that many clients have learned to appreciate.
Governance
World Law Group is governed by a nine-member international Board of Directors comprised of top lawyers in our member firms, each serving a two-year term. The Board oversees WLG operations, including oversight of the staff team, membership policies and bylaws, and the development of new initiatives.

President
Scott Guan
Zhong Lun Law Firm

Secretary
Jeremy Blackshaw
MinterEllison

Treasurer
Philippe Johnson
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Americas Regional Director
Vicente Lines
Arias

Asia-Pacific Regional Director
Pranat Laohapairoj
Chandler MHM Limited

EMEA Regional Director
Koos Pretorius
ENSafrica

Director
Diana Rivera
Cuatrecasas

Director
Jeff Jefferson
Locke Lord LLP

Director
Samir Kantaria
Al Tamimi & Company
Top Thought Leadership
Our Knowledge Center holds relevant and timely insights from our member firms, WLG webinar recordings and articles, and WLG news.
Our Publications & Guides center houses global comparative guides authored by our member firms.
WLG partners with Content Syndicator JD Supra to leverage our content more effectively by sharing it with corporate executives, in-house counsel, and media outside of the WLG network.
Connecting Globally
Events: Semi-annual conferences, annual regional conferences, and meetups at significant industry events enable lawyers to develop and deepen solid personal relationships. Additionally, our members collaborate virtually via webinars and videoconferences throughout the year.
Programs: Our First Fifteen programs are designed to engage younger lawyers in member firms through three unique opportunities - WLG | exchange (four-week exchange), WLG | immersion (customized internships), and WLG | beyond borders (six-week virtual internship program).
Borderless Collaboration
Practice & Industry Groups
Professionals practicing in various specialty areas share information on international legal trends, local developments, and related client challenges through regular videoconferences, webinars, get-togethers at major industry conferences, and publishing collaborative guides..
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Connect with WLG colleagues who work together on multinational merger filings, competition investigations, compliance and training programs, and other related topics.




Artificial Intelligence represents a major technological, economic and social change that has entered the mainstream. Member firm lawyers practicing in technology law and beyond are involved in exciting AI developments around the globe and share knowledge and insights with each other through regular meetings, teleconferences and other collaborations.



Connect with members who have extensive experience in local banking & finance regulations, share their knowledge with each other for the benefit of their multinational clients.



World Law Group’s Cannabis Group consists of member firm lawyers with expertise in the legal issues relevant to industry participants, including much more than compliance-related activities (licensing, product specific taxes, regulatory compliance, etc.).





Connect with WLG colleagues who work together on multinational merger filings, competition investigations, compliance and training programs, and other related topics.




Team up with seasoned litigators and arbitrators from around the globe to share legal updates, international trends and experiences in cross-border litigation and international arbitrations.



Engage with specialized lawyers who work together on major energy-related sourcing, products and projects from traditional energy sources to emerging technology and renewables.


Members who practice in financial services, energy, technology, real estate, or any other area helping clients chart their ESG strategies discuss regulations, opportunities, challenges, and best practices for ESG as a client service.




Members with extensive experience in local labor, employment and benefits regulations share their knowledge with each other for the benefit of their multinational clients.




Meet up with global specialists who handle complex, large-scale infrastructure projects and financing exchange regulatory updates and best practices.




Connect with other leading IP and IT specialists to exchange news and information on local and international developments in these complex fields.




Join other sophisticated legal professionals who work together regularly on major cross-border corporate matters ranging from joint ventures to compliance to mergers and acquisitions.




Collaborate with top practitioners to share and discuss local developments in tax law affecting multinational companies and high net worth individuals.





Exchange information with other members who discuss the ever-growing complex interconnected world of trade agreements, import/export regulations, anti-dumping, sanctions, dispute resolution and more.



Group members discuss both local and multinational developments in intellectual property law, regulatory law, contract law and product liability law as they each pertain to the life sciences fields.



Stay up-to-date on the latest global legal developments related to data protection, privacy and compliance.



This group is for lawyers who represent owners, developers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders in commercial real estate transactions and construction projects.




Share new legal and practice developments and exchange ideas on emerging trends related to restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy matters.




Early Stage Venture Capital is focused on providing financing to early-stage, high-potential and high-risk start-up companies. These cutting-edge, venture-backed companies and start-ups are disrupting industries and markets around the world. For all players, new global legal realities require counsel that understands both sides of the funding equation, and can deliver smart, practical advice that helps viable businesses grow while enabling investors to make a healthy return on their investments.
Committees/Forums
World Law Group's numerous committees and forums allow our members to share ideas and best practices, build relationships, and assist the network in implementing focused initiatives.
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The WLG has a nine-member Board of Directors. Each director serves a two-year term. The Board of Directors oversees the programs, initiatives and events of the network, as well as its strategic direction and Staff Team.


Join our committee of lawyers and professionals interested in discussing, developing and implementing business development related initiatives and programs for WLG members.



The Responsible Business Forum is a platform for member firm lawyers and professionals to discuss and share practices about their firms' programs and help WLG plan a network-wide CSR initiative.



This Forum is for all WLG Key Contact Partners. KCPs can find recent editions of the Fortnight Focus, the KCP Responsibility Checklist, a listing of other KCPs, and other relevant resources on this page.





Share best practices and learn from other marketing and business development professional colleagues around the globe.


The Member Firm Leaders Forum is a platform for managing partners and other leaders within our member firms to connect with each other and share best practices related to firm management issues and challenges.

The Membership Committee oversees the network's member review and new member recruitment processes. The Committee also serves as an advisory body to the Board of Directors on membership-related matters.

Leadership resources, best practices and news for co-chairs of WLG’s 15 practice & industry groups.
A collection of programs, events and platforms that offer lawyers with up to 15 years of experience the opportunity to connect with and learn from their WLG peers.