Meritas Law Firms Worldwide

Mentorship plays a vital role at every stage of a legal career. In the third video of our Black History Month series, Stacy Reid Monroe of Johnston Allison Hord (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA) shares how mentorship—both one-on-one and in group settings—has shaped her professional journey. As a member of the Meritas Black Lawyers Forum Leadership Council, Stacy highlights the importance of mentorship in fostering career growth, expanding networks, and developing leadership skills. Watch as she reflects on her experiences and the value of mentorship in the legal profession. #BlackHistoryMonth #DEI #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas

Did you know that while the Cayman Islands has its own currency (the Cayman Islands dollar), the U.S. dollar is also widely accepted in local transactions? Since the enactment of the Currency Act of 1974, the exchange rate has been fixed at 1 KYD = 1.2 USD. For businesses and investors looking to navigate this market, Meritas member Richard Spencer and the team at Campbells (George Town, Grand Cayman) provides key insights into the legal and business landscape in the newly updated "Latin America & the Caribbean: A Legal Guide for Business Investment & Expansion." Covering 10 essential topics across 25 LAC markets, each chapter is written by a local Meritas firm, making it a valuable resource for anyone doing business in the region. 📖 Explore the guide here: https://lnkd.in/gUeRDSsM #MeritasLAC #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas #ForeignInvestment

What’s your privacy game plan? Sports organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive personal data—from athlete health records to fan purchasing behavior. As privacy laws evolve, compliance is no longer optional. In a new article, Élise Jolicoeur-Rouleau, Alexandre McGraw, Nicolas St-Sauveur, and Julien Tricart from Meritas member firm BCF ( Québec City, Québec CANADA) examine key privacy considerations for teams, leagues, and agents. From GDPR to Quebec’s Privacy Law, they break down the legal framework and risks—offering practical insights for navigating data protection in sports. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAGevJvx The Meritas Sports Law Group, supported by over 9,000 lawyers across 90 countries, provides expert guidance on the regulatory, contractual, and commercial complexities shaping this dynamic industry. 🔗 Discover how the group supports clients across a wide range of sports: https://lnkd.in/gJ9Bsch8

A sweet surprise from our Meritas member firm, Liskow! Yesterday, we received a traditional King Cake at our headquarters and another was sent to our President, Sona Pancholy—bringing a taste of Louisiana to Meritas. A big thank you to the Liskow team for this thoughtful gesture. Moments like these highlight the strong connections within our network—built on collaboration, trust, and, sometimes, a little something sweet. #MeritasGlobal #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas

We’re excited to spotlight LAW Partnership, a dynamic Malaysian law firm and a valued member of the Meritas network. Founded in 2019, LAW Partnership has quickly established itself as a leading Malaysian firm, particularly renowned for its proficiency in intellectual property, while also providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. In this video, Deputy Managing Partner and Meritas Contact Suaran Sidhu and Partner and Meritas Emerging Leader Chen Yun Jin share how their firm’s collaborative approach, industry expertise, and commitment to client service set them apart. They also highlight the value of their Meritas membership—both in supporting their clients globally and in building strong relationships within the network. #MeritasAsia #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas

The Meritas Board of Directors Meeting and Firm Management Forum was held last week in Hong Kong, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who made this event a success. A special thank you to our host, Gallant, solicitors & notaries, for their incredible hospitality. We’re also thankful to all the speakers and attendees who contributed valuable insights, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices. From strategic discussions on enhancing the client experience to exploring key law firm challenges and opportunities, these in-person meetings are crucial to strengthening our network and ensuring we continue to deliver seamless, high-quality cross-border legal services. Meritas' commitment to in-person meetings like these ensures our member firms are well-positioned to adapt to the changing global legal landscape, always striving to serve clients’ evolving needs. Looking forward to continuing these important conversations and building on the momentum of last week’s discussions. #MeritasGlobal #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas #MeritasLeaders

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory, under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom. The market is internally self-governing (with its own independent legal system), while the United Kingdom retains responsibility for defense and foreign relations. In the newly updated "Latin America & the Caribbean: A Legal Guide for Business Investment & Expansion," Meritas member Guy Williamson and the team at Campbells (Tortola, BVI) provides critical insights into doing business in the BVI. This guide also covers 24 other markets, each backed by the expertise of a local Meritas firm. 📖 Explore the guide here: https://lnkd.in/gUeRDSsM #MeritasLAC #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas #ForeignInvestment

Meritas has launched the Meritas Legal Tech Education Program, a member-only program providing exclusive legal technology education to our global network of 9,400 lawyers across 174 firms. The program is designed to enhance legal tech knowledge, support successful adoption and integration, and elevate member firms’ technology sophistication. Education is tailored to member firm priorities, informed by insights from our legal tech surveys and internal tech forums. Leading legal technology providers will deliver expertise on risk and compliance, cybersecurity, generative AI, document automation, and more. “Through this educational program, we are thrilled to further enhance the legal tech advisory services that Meritas currently provides to our member firms,” said Corey Garver, MBA, Meritas Legal Technology Program Manager. “We are increasing our members’ access to deeper levels of specialized subject matter expertise, industry insights, and leading-edge solutions.” The Meritas Legal Tech Education Program is part of our broader Legal Technology Program, which includes advisory services and a forum for IT professionals to collaborate on best practices and future needs. 📩 Have questions? Contact Corey to learn more. 🔗 Explore Meritas’ Legal Technology Program: https://lnkd.in/gHsmWJ-T 💼 Legal tech providers: Interested in partnering with Meritas? Reach out to Corey to explore opportunities. #IndependentButUnited #MeritasGlobal #LegalTech

Navigating Brazil’s tax system can be complex, with federal, state, and municipal tiers imposing various taxes, duties, and levies. However, it also presents advantages for foreign investors—such as the absence of taxes on dividends distributed by Brazilian companies, regardless of the shareholder’s residency. Additionally, Brazil has entered into multiple tax treaties to avoid double taxation on income. The Brazil chapter, contributed by Fabiana Bruno Solano Pereira and the team at Felsberg Advogados (São Paulo, Brazil), offers key insights alongside contributions from Meritas member firms across 24 other markets in the newly updated "Latin America & the Caribbean: A Legal Guide for Business Investment & Expansion." 📖 Explore the guide here: https://lnkd.in/gUeRDSsM #MeritasLAC #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas #ForeignInvestment

New Episode: Meritas EMEA Employment Group Podcast Non-compete clauses can be a crucial tool for protecting business interests—but how enforceable are they across different jurisdictions? In this episode, Sam Murray-Hinde (Howard Kennedy LLP, London) leads a discussion with Jérémie Boublil (BIGNON LEBRAY, France), Hans Georg Helwig (GvW Graf von Westphalen, Germany), and Rositsa Vasileva (Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. Law Firm, Bulgaria) on the legal complexities of non-competes. They explore key differences in enforceability, compensation requirements, and employer risks in the UK, France, Germany, and Bulgaria. Tune in to gain insights on how businesses can navigate these post-termination restrictions effectively. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gGVDht33 #MeritasEMEA #EmploymentLaw #NonCompete #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas