ABL Membership - FAQ
Below you will find the questions most asked by prospective members.
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How large is ABL?
ABL continues to grow. Click here to see details of our current membership numbers ABL - Membership Statistics.
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What are the membership fees?
There is a one-time joining fee of EUR 2,000 and an annual membership fee of EUR 2,500.
An additional annual fee of EUR 500 is charged as a prepayment to cover conference related costs.
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What are the requirements to be a member?
Candidate member firms are carefully vetted in order to keep up with the first-class service our clients expect from us.
Eligible candidate law firms must meet the criteria below:
- Full service business firm in order to gain territorial exclusivity. Niche & specialist firms are eligible but might not be granted exclusivity
- Main commercial client focus should be on business organizations of all sizes and types but with particular emphasis on small & medium sized enterprises
- Actively represent clients with international interest
- Midsized for the respective jurisdiction and of high repute amongst peers
- Highest standards of work and professional ethics
- Commitment of firm’s principals to participate fully in ABL’s conferences and activities
- Preferably not a member of any similar competing network or alliance
- Appropriate language skills
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Does ABL have any referral fees?
Yes, 5% of the net turnover generated by members from ABL referred work is contributed to the network.
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How does my firm join ABL?
Please refer to our membership "Join Us" page. ABL - Join Us.
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Whom do I call if I have a problem with ABL or its lawyers?
Send an email to admin@ablglobal.net when you have questions or concerns about our association, member firms or other service related matters.
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What types of clients are served through ABL?
ABL is dedicated to serving the legal needs of business organizations of all sizes and types but with particular emphasis on small & medium sized enterprises with substantial international interest.