Building Europe's Premier Legal Network

The AEL fosters a culture of camaraderie among its members, encouraging information sharing and collaboration to better serve multinational clients.

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Established in 1988, the Association of European Lawyers (AEL) has emerged as a cornerstone of legal expertise and collaboration throughout Europe. Founded with a clear mission to provide expert legal services seamlessly across borders, the AEL has since evolved into a dynamic network comprising 41 esteemed member firms, each renowned in its home country.

Cross-Border Legal Support

Access a network of 41 premier member firms spread throughout Europe’s commercial centers, offering tailored legal solutions for clients that operate across borders.

Specialised Practice Areas

With a diverse range of practice areas, our member firms provide specialized legal services tailored to your specific needs.

Elevated Standards, Enhanced Reputation

Our member firms provide expert legal advice in an array of sectors, and are known for delivering exceptional legal services and fostering professional excellence.

Our Mission Is to Encourage
Collaboration and Expand the
Network to Meet Clients' Needs.

With 41 member firms, all renowned in their respective countries, we ensure that legal services are readily accessible in every European commercial and industrial center. We recognize the increasing demand for consistent and commercial responses to legal issues arising across borders, and through years of collaboration among member firms, we’ve built a robust network capable of addressing diverse challenges.

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Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together, leveraging the strengths and expertise of our member firms to deliver superior service on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters.

Expertise: Our network comprises top-tier independent law firms, each bringing deep local knowledge and specialised skills to provide the best legal solutions.

Friendship and Collegiality: We foster strong relationships among our members, valuing camaraderie and mutual support as much as professional collaboration.

Global Reach with Local Insight: With member firms across Europe and affiliates worldwide, we offer clients the advantage of local expertise combined with global perspectives.

Integrity and Trust: We uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, ensuring that our clients can trust us to handle their legal matters with integrity.

Innovation: We are committed to staying at the forefront of legal developments and continuously improving our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Client-Centric Approach: Our primary focus is on delivering exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring their satisfaction and success.
The Excutive Committee is a group of 10 individuals from 10 firms across the AEL. They regularly particpate in Executive Committee Meetings to discuss and address any relevant and/or pressing topics within the AEL with the goal of constantly improving and making the best decisions on behalf of member firms.
The Association of European Lawyers (‘AEL’) was founded in 1988 with the object of providing readily available expert legal services across Europe. AEL was originally established by the combining of resources of five leading law firms in the UK, following which a non-exclusive network of correspondent firms throughout Europe was developed, offering a broad range of legal services for business, with high standards of care and efficiency.
AEL hosts two main seminars annually: the AGM in the autumn and the SIG Day in the summer. Member firms take turns hosting these events. At each seminar, we arrange for speakers to present on specific topics and organise breakout groups for delegates to discuss issues and provide feedback.