Membership Criteria
- Reputation
- Capability and commitment to delivery of quality advice and work product
- Experience handling international referrals
- Compatibility with existing members
- Participation in network meetings and initiatives
- A commercial practice
- Small to Mid-sized in their local jurisdiction Independently owned and managed
- The ability to work in English
- An English language website detailing the firm’s services
- Strong domestic focus combined with significant expertise in cross border business
- An entrepreneurial, practical and commercial approach
- A diverse and growing client base
- Competitive charge out rates
- Focus on serving a specific geographic area where LOL does not currently have a representative member to prevent competitive conflicts
- An appropriate level of liability insurance for their jurisdiction
- Foster ties with member firms and participate in joint business development activities and knowledge sharing
- The highest standards of integrity, ethics, transparency, and professionalism
- High quality advice and excellent work product
- Providing responsive, flexible and better value services
- Ensuring substantial partner involvement and oversight in client matters
- The continuing professional education of staff
- Participation by senior and managing partners in association initiatives aimed at fostering the development and reinforcement of personal relationships
