Becoming part of the Best Friends network \u2013 we\u2019ve always been a member \u2013 boils down to more than just friendship. Best Friends are made in the field; they share the same culture of excellence and outright commitment to making a difference as a business partner. Members include leading firms from France (Bredin Prat), Germany (Hengeler Mueller), The Netherlands (De Brauw), the UK (Slaughter and May), Spain and Portugal (Ur\u00eda Men\u00e9ndez).<\/p>\n
Our joint work has been recognised by the most prominent international guides, and together we lead the way in Europe.<\/p>\n
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Three principles, one approach:<\/p>\n
See with clarity<\/em> Respond with agility<\/em> Deliver coherence<\/em> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BonelliErede<\/p>\n Bredin Prat<\/a><\/p>\n De Brauw<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIt is fundamental to see our clients\u2019 challenges in their full context. The business, market and jurisdiction must be
\nprofoundly understood from the inside. Beyond pure law there are commercial, strategic and cultural issues to
\ntake into account in order for the most effective legal advice to be given. Every jurisdiction, every client and every
\nsituation is unique. Our international model is built on these things.<\/p>\n
\nAgility brings our clients what they seek most: insight and expertise where it counts. We build specific teams
\naccording to individual issues and requirements, increasing effectiveness by putting the right minds in the right
\nplace at the right time. The flexibility to do this gives our clients the highest quality advice possible.<\/p>\n
\nCoherent advice that is focused and consistent at all levels and fully aligned across jurisdictions is invaluable to our clients, who are liberated to make decisions with greater assurance as a result. The level of communication and\u00a0understanding between firms and with clients must run deep. This is what gives our agility real power.\u00a0Coherence offers our clients
\ncontinuity, consistency and confidence.<\/p>\n
\nThe Best Friends<\/h1>\n