Networks
Networks and accreditations
Alex Deal
RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) is a member firm of LawNet, the UK and Ireland’s leading network of independent law firms promoting excellence in delivering client services.
We benefit from the LawNet ISO:9001 Quality Standard, which provides a commitment to delivering excellent service. Each firm is admitted only after substantial due diligence and must undergo regular quality and peer review procedures to retain accreditation.
In addition, RIAA Barker Gillette is the exclusive member of Lex Mundi for Pakistan. Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide.
As part of the Lex Mundi global network, we can provide our clients with preferred access to more than 21,000 lawyers worldwide – all from a single point of contact. Individually, each Lex Mundi member firm is a leader in its local market. Collectively, Lex Mundi firms provide global legal resources with unmatched depth and breadth. Working with other Lex Mundi firms, we can seamlessly handle our clients’ most challenging cross-border transactions and disputes.
Lex Mundi Equisphere enables member firms to work together as one, delivering to clients a joined-up, single-stop solution for their multi-jurisdictional engagements.
Equisphere is a project management solution that provides clients with the services of specialised project managers, access to an online dashboard functionality for real-time reporting, and which is supported by online training packages.
Designed to work for complex multinational matters, Lex Mundi Equisphere delivers the following easily, efficiently and excellently:
- Matter scoping
- Coordination of engagement letters
- Matter management and reporting
- Coordination of billing
Lex Mundi Equisphere can be tailored to each client’s unique requirements and engagement. All are built upon Lex Mundi’s unrivalled coverage, consistency of quality and excellence and on-the-ground technical expertise and connections.
Consistent quality
The 2022 Chambers Guide has recognized the outstanding quality of Lex Mundi’s member firms. It is an elite grouping of law firms, and every member firm comes under regular review. Expertise is deployed on the ground in relevant jurisdictions, not centralized in a distant HQ.
Consistent service
Lex Mundi’s renowned quality standards are supplemented by documented and standardized processes and procedures across multi-jurisdictional teams with associated training. All are designed to ensure consistency of service and client experience across multiple jurisdictions.
Coverage
Lex Mundi has more lawyers, more offices and is in more jurisdictions than any single law firm. That geographical presence can be tailored to perfectly match the footprint of the client or transaction with high-quality on-the-ground resources.
Convenience
Lex Mundi Equisphere can be accessed and managed from anywhere through a single point of contact – either your existing Lex Mundi member firm relationship partner or a Lex Mundi Global Markets team member.
Control
Using industry-standard collaborative software, Lex Mundi’s professional staff will customize online dashboards to your requirements and serve as project liaisons to manage and report on engagements, including:
- Handling documentation
- Communicating with teams
- Expanding in different markets
- Hitting key milestones
- Tracking fees