Publisher's Synopsis
This annual international directory provides reliable and up-to-date information on over 700 law firms and chambers throughout the world, covering nearly 200 countries. Each entry is listed under a country and city heading and includes: the types of work undertaken by the firm; the names of partners; the indentity of consultants; the addresses of any branch offices or agents; and the languages spoken in the firm. For each of the jurisdictions listed, the guide provides the practitioner with a quick idea of the legal system operating there, including such topics as practitioners' designations, professional education required, the history of the legal system, languages used in court and in legal documents, and names and addresses of professional associations.