Instantly extend your reach globally without the challenges and expenses of establishing your own overseas offices. Market your niche to a wider audience across the globe at a fraction of your invested resources. Get on the radar of new corporate clients worldwide and improve your awareness both locally and internationally, regardless of whether you are branded or unbranded.
WLA members form a close-knit group of firms that are highly respected in their local markets, well-versed in current business trends, internationally connected, extremely ethical, and operate with a shared vision and set of values. Everything we do at WLA is designed to provide our member firms with the resources, opportunities, and culture of friendship they need to connect, engage, grow, and extend their legal and advisory reach to clients everywhere in the world.
Gain access to technical manuals, global software, and training that comply with international standards. Develop your practice and skills through a variety of initiatives, shared matters, projects, WLA conferences, informal face-to-face interactions, collaborative business development projects, and meet-ups. Deliver consistent, high-quality service to clients, wherever they are headquartered or have a presence in the world. Create joint venture teams or collaborate on representing large, complex international transactions.
Benefit from business development support and international networking opportunities. Make joint pitches with WLA for large or high-value clients. Develop your pro bono activities in your chosen sector, location, or practice areas. Grow and diversify your client base through inbound work referrals from other WLA member firms, both regional and international. Send referrals to the most competent law firms and receive referrals from others. Build your network and stimulate business development opportunities by participating in global, regional, and national web-live and live events.
Enhance your online visibility with an online landing page of your law firm containing all necessary information, profiles of all law firm partners on the WLA platform, and videos in various sections of the WLA platform. Maintain a constantly updated and public profile on the WLA platform to improve your recognition and search visibility online.
Enhance your online visibility with an online landing page of your law firm containing all necessary information, profiles of all law firm partners on the WLA platform, and videos in various sections of the WLA platform. Maintain a constantly updated and public profile on the WLA platform to improve your recognition and search visibility online.
Get recognition as part of an integrated global brand trusted for its quality. Enhance your firm’s reputation for delivering the highest international standards of ethics, client service, and professionalism. Use the WLA brand in the following ways: ‘World Law Alliance’ or ‘WLA,’ ‘A WLA Firm,’ and ‘Member, World Law Alliance.’ The logo can be used at the bottom footer of your website and email signatures. The WLA logos will be shared with descriptions on how to use them in various settings, along with links to WLA assets for client knowledge.
Gain a global footprint and become more likely to receive referrals. Connect clients to the right talent to meet their specific needs in any required geography. Benefit from new client opportunities, increased opportunities through joint marketing initiatives, and access to top-quality training and know-how. This allows member firms, regardless of size or location, to be connected to client opportunities around the world and collaborate with other firms to find the right match with the right expertise in the right place for clients.
Collaboratively develop, own, and control specialized assets with a collective purpose in different practice and industry sectors. WLA membership allows progressive firms to remain independent, build a reputation, and pursue multi-market growth opportunities.
Our unified brand helps increase your visibility in the global marketplace. Members can leverage the “WONE GLOBAL” “WORLD LAW ALLIANCE”name alongside their own, allowing for dual recognition. For instance, if your firm is named “XYZ Associates,” you can brand yourself as “WONE GLOBAL-XYZ Associates” or simply use “WONE GLOBAL” OR “WORLD LAW ALLIANCE”for broader recognition. This co-branding strategy ensures that your local identity is preserved while benefiting from the global recognition of the “WONE GLOBAL” brand.
Our success comes from bringing together ‘like-minded’ individuals and firms who share the WLA vision and value honesty, integrity, innovation and mutual trust. What we look for in a member Firms that provide highly specialized and focused practice related to a jurisdiction, industry or practice area. Or firms with resource capacity. English-speaking capabilities at the partner level Willingness to share knowledge and participate in WLA activities Size is not critical, but a minimum of two partners suggests that a firm has the resources and capabilities we look for.
Reputation and Integrity:
Applicants must have a strong reputation for ethical practices and professional integrity.
Members must adhere to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and client confidentiality.
Experience and Expertise:
Firms partners should have a commulative minimum of 5 years of experience in their field.
Professionals must demonstrate significant expertise and a proven track record of success in their practice areas.
Commitment to Collaboration:
Members must be willing to actively participate in the “WONE GLOBAL” network, including cross-border collaborations, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives.
A commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment is essential.
Quality of Service:
Applicants must provide high-quality services to their clients, evidenced by client testimonials, case studies, or other forms of positive feedback.
Continuous improvement and adherence to best practices are expected.
Financial Stability:
Firms and professionals must demonstrate financial stability and the ability to meet their obligations to clients and the network.
A review of financial health may be conducted as part of the application process.
Adherence to Network Standards:
Members must comply with “WONE GLOBAL” standards, guidelines, and policies, including branding, communication, and referral protocols.
Participation in regular training and development programs may be required to maintain membership status.
Local Expertise.
Members are generally well-established medium-sized firms in their jurisdictions, with substantial partner involvement and both local and international expertise. Firms are responsible for their own staff and work projects. We also admit sole practitioners, boutiques and large practices. English fluency is essential.
Shared Values of Honesty, Trust, and Innovation:
Mutual trust and friendship are among the fundamental attributes of WLA membership. Members must adhere to principles of honesty and integrity in all professional dealings, and should observe modern business practices and the ability to communicate efficiently through modern communication channels.
We are a hybrid, distributed law practice.
Bringing the power of leading law firms, credible professionals and domain experts in 100+ countries - working seamlessly across geographies, industries and practices to tackle your complex global challenges.
World Law Alliance (WLA) refers to one or more of WLA & WONE member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity.
All information contained on the World Law Alliance WLA website is for information and reference purposes only and should not be treated as providing legal advice.
