ASSOCIATION OF EUROPEAN ATTORNEYS / AEA INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS NETWORK
20th Anniversary – 2004–2024

Founded in January 2004, the Association of European Attorneys (AEA) celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. Originally established in Europe, the AEA has grown into a truly global network of legal professionals. Our headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany, at Leipziger Platz, just a few meters from Potsdamer Platz, within the prestigious Mosse Palais.

Our Mission

The core objective of the AEA is to facilitate client referrals among members. By creating a strong international network, our members can both receive work from abroad and provide enhanced legal services to their clients.

Member Benefits

In addition to client referrals, AEA membership provides several promotional advantages:

• Link to the AEA website.

• Use of the AEA logo in your email signature and letterhead.

• Inclusion in the AEA member directory, featuring your profile photo.

• Visibility on an open-access global platform.

Key Advantages

• International Referrals: Receive legal work from offices worldwide.

• Enhanced Client Service: Offer cross-border legal support.

• Improved Image: Increase your firm’s visibility and reputation globally.

Global Presence

The AEA is the largest international network of lawyers in terms of the number of offices and countries represented. We have:

• 1,357 offices in

• 159 countries,

• Representing around 12,000 lawyers.
  The countries with the highest number of member offices is USA (98).

Communication Channels

AEA members benefit from active and specialized communication platforms:

• AEA Referrals WhatsApp Group: Dedicated exclusively to daily referral exchanges.

• AEA News Group: Share firm updates and legal news from your country.

• 23 Specialized WhatsApp Groups, including:

  • International Arbitration

  • Litigation

  • Energy & Mining Law

  • Migration

  • Tech Law, Blockchain, AI & Data Protection

  • Taxation

  • Personal Injury & Insurance Torts

  • International Debt Collection

  • IP Law

  • OHADA Law

  • Criminal Law

  • Sanctions

  • Banking & Finance

  • Labour Law

  • Estate Planning

  • Transport Law (Air, Maritime & Road)

  • Trade & Customs

  • Mediation

  • Real Estate & Investments

  • Francophonie

  • En Español

  • Lusofonia

  • Arab-Muslim Group

  • Jewish Group

Legal Recognition

Our trademarks—ASSOCIATION OF EUROPEAN ATTORNEYS, AEA INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS NETWORK, and ASOCIACIÓN EUROPEA DE ABOGADOS—have been officially registered with the EUIPO since 2004.

AEA Arbitration Court

The AEA also operates its own arbitration court: THE ARBITRATION COURT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EUROPEAN ATTORNEYS, where qualified AEA members serve as arbitrators.