What is World Law Alliance?

World Law Alliance is an Institutional platform where independent law firms co-practice across borders under one shared framework of excellence.

How many jurisdictions does WLA cover?

WLA has partner firms across 80+ jurisdictions worldwide, with one exclusive partner firm Per Practice.

How can my law firm join WLA?

Law firms can apply for WLA Partner Firm status through our Expression of Interest form. We designate one exclusive partner firm Per Practice.

WLA Referral Engine

Your matter. The right firm. 48 hours.

Describe your cross-border legal matter. WLA identifies the right WLA Qualified specialist in the right jurisdiction and coordinates the introduction — in writing, within 48 hours. No cold calls. No obligation.

WLA coordinates the introduction. You never cold-call a firm.

48^hr

Confirmed match

90⁺

Jurisdictions

Cost to explore

WLA Referral Engine

Tell us about your matter

Step through four quick questions. WLA does the rest.

Jurisdiction

Practice

Client type

Your details

Which jurisdiction(s) do you need?

How many jurisdictions?

1 jurisdiction

2–3 jurisdictions

4+ jurisdictions

Primary practice area needed

Urgency

Exploratory

Within 2 weeks

Urgent — this week

I am a...

General Counsel / CLO

Private company

Founder / Startup

Family office / HNI

Family business

Individual / Executive

Charity / NFP

Brief matter description (optional)

Your name

Your email

Your organisation (optional)

Based on your matter, WLA has identified the following designated specialists. WLA will coordinate the formal introduction within 48 hours.

Al Jubairi Law Firm

Riyadh · Saudi Arabia · Corporate & Commercial

WLA Qualified

Figueras Legal SLP

Barcelona · Spain · IP & Corporate

WLA Qualified

WLA coordinates the introduction

WLA will confirm this match in writing and coordinate the introduction within 48 hours. You will not need to contact the firm directly — WLA holds the handoff.

✓

Matter received by WLA

A member of the WLA team will review your matter and confirm the firm match in writing within 48 hours. No cold calls — WLA coordinates everything.

Your reference number

WLA-2026-0000

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Step 01

You describe the matter

Jurisdiction, practice area, client type, and a brief description. Four steps, under two minutes.

Step 02

WLA reviews personally

A WLA team member reads every submission. No automated black box. A human reviews your matter and selects the right firm.

Step 03

Written confirmation within 48 hours

WLA confirms the matched firm in writing — named partner, jurisdiction, practice area. You receive a reference number for tracking.

Step 04

WLA coordinates the introduction

WLA contacts the firm, briefs them on your matter, and arranges the first conversation. You never cold-call. WLA holds the handoff.

After you submit

What WLA does
on your behalf.

This is what separates WLA from every other legal network. After you submit, WLA works — not you.

WLA reviews your matter

A WLA team member reads your matter description and maps it against the Alliance Practice Standard — identifying the designated firm for your jurisdiction and practice area combination.

Capacity and fit confirmed

WLA contacts the designated firm to confirm capacity, language capability, and fit for your specific matter before making the introduction. No introductions to firms that cannot take the work.

Written confirmation sent to you

WLA sends you a written match confirmation — named partner contact, firm profile, jurisdiction coverage, and your matter reference number. All within 48 hours of submission.

The firm is briefed before the first call

WLA briefs the firm on your matter before your first conversation. You walk into an informed meeting — not a cold pitch where you repeat your situation from scratch.

WLA stays in throughout

WLA does not hand you off and disappear. For multi-jurisdiction matters, WLA Central Command continues to coordinate the team and remains your single point of Institutional accountability.

WLA Matter Tracker — Ref: WLA-2026-0847

Active

✓

Day 1 — 09:14

Matter received by WLA

Cross-border acquisition · UK + Germany + UAE + Singapore · Transactional

✓

Day 1 — 14:32

Team mapped by WLA Central Command

4 WLA Qualified firms identified across jurisdictions

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Day 2 — 10:08

Written confirmation sent

Named partners confirmed · Capacity verified · Introduction scheduled

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In progress

WLA coordinating introduction

All 4 firms briefed · First call arranged for Day 3

Upcoming

Matter execution begins

WLA remains accountable throughout

WLA Qualified firms

The specialists
we match you to.

Europe · Netherlands

Law & More B.V.

Eindhoven

CorporateEmployment

Europe · Spain

Figueras Legal SLP

Barcelona

IPM&A

Europe · Poland

Sokolowski & Partners

Warsaw

M&AEmployment

Middle East · Saudi Arabia

Al Jubairi Law Firm

Riyadh

CorporateCommercial

Asia Pacific · Hong Kong

Wong Poon Chan Law

Hong Kong

CommercialBanking

Europe · Portugal

AM-Almeida Monteiro

Lagoa

CorporateReal Estate

Asia Pacific · Hong Kong

William KW Leung & Co.

Aberdeen

FamilyProbate

Africa · Zambia

Reagan B. Gates Legal

Lusaka

Commercial

Common questions

Everything about
the engine.

Questions not answered here? Contact WLA directly — a team member responds personally.

Is there any cost to use the Referral Engine?+

No. There is no cost to submit a matter, receive a firm match, or use the Referral Engine. WLA coordinates the introduction at no charge to the client. Legal fees are agreed directly between the client and the relevant WLA partner firm — at independent boutique rates, not BigLaw overhead.

How does WLA select the right firm for my matter?+

WLA matches your matter against the Alliance Practice Standard — the designation register that maps each WLA Qualified firm to its specific jurisdiction, practice area, and language capabilities. A WLA team member reviews the submission personally and selects the designated firm for your combination of jurisdiction and practice area. This is not automated. A human reads every submission.

What if my matter spans multiple jurisdictions?+

Multi-jurisdiction matters are WLA's speciality. WLA Central Command maps every jurisdiction involved in your matter, identifies the designated WLA Qualified firm for each territory, and coordinates all introductions simultaneously. You receive a single written confirmation covering the entire team — one WLA contact throughout.

What happens after WLA confirms the match?+

WLA contacts the matched firm, briefs them on your matter, confirms their capacity and readiness, and arranges the first conversation. You walk into an informed meeting — not a cold pitch where you repeat your situation from the beginning. For multi-jurisdiction matters, WLA continues to coordinate the team throughout and remains your single Institutional point of contact.

Am I obligated to engage the matched firm?+

No. Receiving a WLA match and having the introduction coordinated creates no obligation to engage the firm. You are free to have the introductory conversation and then decide. WLA will only proceed further if you confirm you wish to engage.

What if WLA doesn't have a firm in the jurisdiction I need?+

WLA covers 90+ jurisdictions with designated WLA Qualified firms. For jurisdictions not yet covered, WLA will advise you directly and can assist in identifying suitable independent counsel — making clear that any such referral does not carry the WLA Qualified designation. WLA is continuously expanding its designated firm network.

Can I use the Referral Engine on behalf of a client?+

Yes. WLA partner firms regularly use the Referral Engine to find specialist co-counsel for client matters in jurisdictions outside their own. If you are a WLA Qualified firm submitting on behalf of a client, indicate this in the matter description — WLA will handle the introduction appropriately for a firm-to-firm referral.

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