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<blockquote data-quote="Kubed" data-source="post: 86649" data-attributes="member: 8822"><p>Not so much to add to what Jessica has said above really. In response to your first question - a global law firm doesn't <em>always</em> have lots of offices around the world although most probably do. It can be based in one jurisdiction but still work on international transactions/cases. Obviously there are a variety of motivations for people to work in a global firm - while you would only practice law in the jurisdiction you have qualified, you would have the opportunity to liaise with colleagues from across the world and therefore be exposed to different legal systems, ways of work etc. You also have the opportunity to potentially take part in international secondments that broaden your experiences and knowledge.</p><p></p><p>For your second question - lawyers from other jurisdictions won't <em>always</em> come into the picture. So the Dubai-qualified lawyer simply won't come into it in your example. But consider the situation for a massive global firm which operates in many countries - surely going to one firm that can support it wherever it operates is the most logical solution. The law firm will know what it does, how it operates etc. </p><p></p><p>Why would you go to a London law firm for an IPO in Dubai? It really comes back to my previous answer - who has the best experience and expertise in whatever I want to achieve? It may be a local firm or it may be a firm in London (which also operates in Dubai) that I happen to already have a relationship with and want to entrust the work to.</p><p></p><p>I would look at some examples of cross-jurisdictional work on law firm websites (e.g. <a href="https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2021/06/equinix-joint-venture-with-gic" target="_blank">https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2021/06/equinix-joint-venture-with-gic</a>) to get a better idea of what it might involve.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kubed, post: 86649, member: 8822"] Not so much to add to what Jessica has said above really. In response to your first question - a global law firm doesn't [I]always[/I] have lots of offices around the world although most probably do. It can be based in one jurisdiction but still work on international transactions/cases. Obviously there are a variety of motivations for people to work in a global firm - while you would only practice law in the jurisdiction you have qualified, you would have the opportunity to liaise with colleagues from across the world and therefore be exposed to different legal systems, ways of work etc. You also have the opportunity to potentially take part in international secondments that broaden your experiences and knowledge. For your second question - lawyers from other jurisdictions won't [I]always[/I] come into the picture. So the Dubai-qualified lawyer simply won't come into it in your example. But consider the situation for a massive global firm which operates in many countries - surely going to one firm that can support it wherever it operates is the most logical solution. The law firm will know what it does, how it operates etc. Why would you go to a London law firm for an IPO in Dubai? It really comes back to my previous answer - who has the best experience and expertise in whatever I want to achieve? It may be a local firm or it may be a firm in London (which also operates in Dubai) that I happen to already have a relationship with and want to entrust the work to. I would look at some examples of cross-jurisdictional work on law firm websites (e.g. [URL]https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2021/06/equinix-joint-venture-with-gic[/URL]) to get a better idea of what it might involve. [/QUOTE]
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