The International Banking & Finance Lawyers Network within the ILN Specialty Groups connects banking and finance lawyers from member firms worldwide. Through this group, ILN members collaborate on cross-border financial transactions, regulatory developments, and emerging issues affecting financial institutions and international markets.

Members of the group share jurisdiction-specific insights, discuss developments in financial regulation, and support clients involved in international banking and finance matters.

The International Construction Lawyers Network within the ILN Specialty Groups connects construction lawyers from member firms worldwide. Through this group, ILN members collaborate on cross-border construction projects, infrastructure development, and dispute resolution in the global construction industry.

Members share jurisdiction-specific insights on project contracts, risk allocation, regulatory frameworks, and construction litigation affecting international projects.

International Corporate Law Network Capabilities

The International Corporate Law Network of the International Lawyers Network (ILN) is co-chaired by Mitch Karsch of Davis+Gilbert LLP in New York and Pierre-Menno de Girard of Reinhart Marville Torre in Paris. It connects leading independent corporate law firms across more than 60 jurisdictions worldwide to support complex cross-border business activity.

Through the International Corporate Law Network, ILN member firms collaborate on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, corporate governance, restructuring, and strategic international expansion.

The group serves clients ranging from emerging growth companies to multinational enterprises, providing coordinated legal guidance grounded in deep local market knowledge.

Members of the International Corporate Law Network regularly advise on multi-jurisdictional transactions and cross-border investments, ensuring that legal strategy remains aligned across markets. This collaborative structure allows clients to receive seamless global counsel while maintaining the responsiveness and insight of trusted local advisors.

The Corporate Group meets regularly at ILN Annual and Regional Meetings to exchange practical insights and discuss developments affecting international business. The International Corporate Law Network recently released the eleventh edition of its International Guide to Establishing a Business Entity, a practical resource for companies and counsel navigating expansion into new jurisdictions.

Learn more about ILN’s full range of capabilities through our Specialty Groups.

The International Data Privacy Lawyers Network within the ILN Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Specialty Group connects lawyers advising on global data protection, cybersecurity compliance, and cross-border privacy matters.

The group boasts a wealth of experience advising clients on best practices for data privacy, security, storage, and disposal, and specializes in coaching clients through the rapidly changing state, federal, international, and industry privacy and breach notification laws. The lawyers in the ILN are equipped to provide client support during investigations by state and federal regulators, and they have significant experience in both litigation prosecution and defense. They hold quarterly meetings on Zoom and regularly publish on topics of interest on the ILN’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy LinkedIn Showcase Page.

The International Lawyers Network brings together intellectual property lawyers from member firms worldwide through its Intellectual Property Specialty Group.

The group authors a collaborative blog, ILN IP Insider, which brings together IP practitioners from around the world to share their diverse experiences and expertise on the latest trends in IP law. Members also contribute updates through the group’s LinkedIn Showcase page.

The International Lawyers Network connects commercial transactions lawyers from member firms worldwide through its International Commercial Transactions Specialty Group.

Members regularly exchange practical insights and developments affecting international commercial transactions across jurisdictions. This group meets quarterly on Zoom to discuss issues of mutual interest.

The International Lawyers Network brings together employment lawyers from member firms worldwide through its Labor & Employment Specialty Group.

The group convenes quarterly on Zoom for discussions on topics of common interest and to cultivate and renew relationships. They actively share articles on relevant topics of interest from around the world, which are collected on their LinkedIn page. Additionally, the group frequently collaborates on various topics of interest, ranging from paid leave to temporary layoffs to vaccine requirements in the workplace.

The International Lawyers Network brings together litigation lawyers from member firms worldwide through its Litigation Specialty Group.

ILN member firms regularly collaborate with litigation lawyers in other jurisdictions when handling cross-border disputes and international litigation matters.

The International Lawyers Network brings together legal marketing professionals from member firms worldwide through its Marketing Specialty Group.

Members collaborate on marketing strategy, client development, branding, and communications initiatives across jurisdictions.

The International Lawyers Network connects real estate lawyers from member firms worldwide through its Real Estate Specialty Group.

They recently released the ninth edition of their collaborative publication on the topic of how to purchase and sell real estate in their respective jurisdictions, demonstrating their commitment to sharing knowledge and best practices across diverse regions.

The International Lawyers Network brings together insolvency lawyers from member firms worldwide through its Restructuring & Insolvency Specialty Group.

They recently published the sixth edition of their collaborative paper on the protections that may be granted by law or court decision/order to a debtor who declares bankruptcy or negotiates a rehabilitation agreement with their creditors.

The International Lawyers Network connects tax lawyers from member firms worldwide through its Tax Law Specialty Group.

Members regularly exchange insights on international tax regulations, treaty developments, and cross-border tax planning strategies. The group also serves as a forum for discussing practical challenges that arise when advising multinational businesses on international tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.

The ILN Tax Law Specialty Group also provides a platform for member firms to collaborate on complex cross-border matters that require coordinated tax advice in multiple jurisdictions. Through regular discussions and knowledge sharing, members help clients navigate evolving international tax rules, regulatory changes, and the practical challenges of structuring global business operations.

The International Lawyers Network connects technology, media, and telecom lawyers from member firms worldwide through its Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) Specialty Group. The group brings together attorneys advising clients in rapidly evolving digital, communications, and technology industries.

What the TMT Group Covers

Members of the Technology, Media & Telecom Specialty Group collaborate on a wide range of cross-border legal issues, including:

• Technology transactions and licensing

• Data protection and digital privacy compliance

• Telecommunications regulation

• Media and entertainment law

• Software and SaaS agreements

• Digital platforms and online services

• Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies

Cross-Border Collaboration

Because technology companies often operate internationally, legal advice frequently requires coordination across multiple jurisdictions. The ILN TMT Specialty Group allows lawyers from member firms to work together on complex matters involving global regulatory frameworks, digital commerce, and international technology contracts.

Knowledge Sharing Across the Network

Through the Technology, Media & Telecom Specialty Group, ILN members exchange insights on regulatory developments, technology trends, and best practices for advising clients in technology-driven industries. The group also supports referrals and collaboration when clients require legal advice in multiple countries.

How Technology, Media & Telecom Lawyers Collaborate Across Borders

Members of the ILN Technology, Media & Telecom Specialty Group frequently collaborate on matters involving international technology transactions, digital platforms, telecommunications regulation, and emerging technology issues.

Because technology companies often operate globally, legal advice frequently requires coordination across multiple jurisdictions. ILN member firms work together to help clients navigate regulatory frameworks, data protection obligations, and complex international technology agreements.

The group provides a forum for technology, media, and telecom lawyers to exchange insights on industry developments, evolving digital regulation, and best practices for advising clients operating in global technology markets.