International reach

We're a leading UK law firm with a truly global reach.

Our clients conduct their businesses on a global basis and expect us to be able to look after and coordinate their legal interests wherever they may arise. We appreciate that understanding different cultures can be just as important as providing legal knowledge and expertise.

We cater for our clients needs in any jurisdiction. Our approach is to be the principal point of contact or overall coordinator for international assignments. We are leading members of two international legal alliances and have a further network of law firms who sit outside of these alliances who we have worked with over many years to provide local counsel as required in any jurisdiction.

Read on below for examples of recent international work we have carried out.

Legalink

Legalink is an invitation-only non-exclusive network of top-tier independent law firms which practice in the world's finance and commercial centres. Member firms regularly work together on international matters and meet twice a year to create and reinforce strong relationships. This ensures that we're able to assist our clients in making an effective judgment about which firm will best meet their interests internationally, whilst not being tied to refer to any overseas firm if not appropriate to do so.

Member firms are selected based on an outstanding reputation, depth and breadth of commitment to international legal services, and a proven ability to assist other law firms undertaking international legal work. We're one of only two UK member firms and the only firm with offices outside London. We have been actively involved in management of the network, with partner Gary Jones sitting on the management committee since 2013 and chairing the network for two years from 2017.

For further information about Legalink, contact Gary Jones.

Insurance Law Global

Weightmans is a founding member of Insurance Law Global (ILG), a multi-jurisdictional legal network providing a global service to insurance clients.

The network is made up of 9 law firms in 26 cities across 11 countries. Weightmans works alongside fellow members:

Adame Gonzalez de Castilla & Besil, Mexico;
Blaney McMurtry, Canada;
Carter Newell, Australia;
Ekelmans Advocaten, The Netherlands;
Lopez-Ibor Abogados, Spain;
Nicholson y Cano, Argentina;
Stream Avocats & Solicitors, France;
Woodall Rensimer, USA.

Insurance Law Global is a network of like-minded independent law firms. We've worked hard to ensure we're culturally and organisationally compatible, and we're committed to continuing this development, expanding the global reach of the network even further and offering our clients the best possible service.

Member firms have a strong commitment to the insurance industry and share a common philosophy — we're results-oriented and offer practical solutions of a high standard, with client care at the heart of our approach. The group will collaborate to help clients respond to the challenges presented by globalisation and the increasingly dynamic political and environmental landscape.

For further information about ILG, contact Kieran Jones.

International Bar Association Insurance Committee

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with the International Bar Association Insurance Committee in its recent global project on the impact of COVID 19 insurance claims in 20 jurisdictions.

Lead by Ling Ong, Partner in our London office, our team was responsible for the UK chapter.

We are delighted to have had the opportunity of participating in this important international project.