About Us

ASSOCIATION OF EUROPEAN ATTORNEYS / AEA INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS NETWORK
22th Anniversary – 2004–2026

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.

We also operate under the brand AEA INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS NETWORK.

Our headquarters are located in the historical Mosse Palais in Berlin

The Core Objective of the AEA

At the heart of the AEA is a simple but powerful mission — to connect law firms worldwide and facilitate valuable client referrals among members. Through our global network, members not only receive international work opportunities but also strengthen their ability to provide comprehensive, cross-border legal services to their clients.

Joining the AEA opens the door to global visibility and professional growth. In addition to referral opportunities, membership offers exclusive promotional advantages:

🌍 Global Exposure – Be featured on our official website, accessible to clients and firms around the world.
🏛 Professional Recognition – Use the AEA logo in your email signature and letterhead to showcase your international standing.
📸 Enhanced Online Profile – Your firm appears in the official AEA Member Directory, complete with your logo and photo.
🚀 Expanded Reach – Increase your firm’s visibility through an open-access global platform viewed by clients and legal professionals in over 150 countries.

AEA is not just a referral network—it’s a powerful platform for client acquisition and global growth.

Many firms join AEA to receive work from other members, which is undoubtedly a smart move. But the true potential lies in leveraging the network to expand your client base, boost revenue, and position your firm as an international legal player.

Instead of being seen as a purely local practice, you can market your firm as having a global reach—offering clients solutions that span multiple jurisdictions. This is especially appealing to businesses and individuals facing legal issues in foreign countries, who are actively looking for firms with international capabilities.

With AEA’s lightning-fast referral system—where responses typically arrive within minutes—you can offer your clients immediate, actionable support, even in complex cross-border matters. This is a major advantage in areas such as international inheritance, global debt recovery, and other multi-jurisdictional legal challenges.

Even better, you don’t have to go it alone. Collaborations with fellow AEA firms—whether sharing a client relationship or structuring flexible fee arrangements—are always on the table. These partnerships not only generate more business, they also enhance your reputation as a modern, globally connected firm ready to compete at the highest level.

Postdamer platz is 100 meters from our headquarters.

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:

1,657 offices in
160 countries,
Representing around 9,000 lawyers.
The country with the highest number of member offices is USA (122)

The flags of the 196 independent countries of the world in the AEA HEADQUARTERS in BERLIN

Daily Referrals

All referrals are shared through two channels:

📲 The main WhatsApp group of the network
💻 The official website: https://www.aeuropea.com/referrals/

🔎 On the website, members can use the country search tool to quickly find relevant referrals.

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.
32 Specialized WhatsApp Groups, including:
- AEA Friends
- AEA IP Group
- AEA International Arbitration Group
- AEA International Litigation Group
- AEA Energy and Mining Law
- AEA Migration group
- AEA Tech law, Blockchain, Crypto, AI and Data Protection
- AEA Taxation group
- AEA Personal Injury group, Insurance Torts
- AEA International Debt Collection
- AEA OHADA Law
- AEA Criminal Law
- AEA International Sanctions
- AEA Bank and Finance
- AEA Labour Law
- AEA Estate Planning Group
- AEA Air, Maritime & Road Transport Law
- AEA Trade and Customs
- AEA International Family
- AEA Mediation
- AEA Real Estate and Investments
- AEA Competition, Distribution and Contract Law
- AEA Pharma & Biotech Group
- AEA Business M&A
- AEA Notaries
- AEA BRICS
- AEA Global Mobility Group
- AEA Francophonie
- AEA en Español
- AEA Lusofonia
- AEA Arab-Muslim Group
- AEA Jewish Group

The Berliner Philarmonie, home of the Berlin Philarmonic, the best orchestra in the world, is 700 meters from our headquarters.

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.

It has an independent website: https://arbitration.aeuropea.com

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.

Our decisions are enforced by the courts. In the image the Berliner Kammergericht the highest Superior court of Justice in Berlin

International Congresses

Since 2005, the AEA has held 18 international congresses in major cities across Europe and the Americas. These events offer each participating firm a presentation slot to showcase its services. Our primary goal is to ensure that every participant has the opportunity to speak and network.

Past Congress Locations: