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.

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.

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:

• 1,521 offices in

• 159 countries,

• Representing around 9,000 lawyers.
  The country with the highest number of member offices is USA (122)

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

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.