Brisbane law firm Bennett & Philp Lawyers has joined the Australian & global Meritas law firm alliance group of independent firms as Queensland’s only representative.
Bennett & Philp’s Managing Director, Lance Pollard, says the Meritas connection will give the firm and its clients access to nearly 7,000 lawyers in 233 global markets.
“With companies increasingly doing business internationally, seamless legal representation on a global scale is vital,”
“This means our clients will benefit from not only our local expertise but also the broader legal insight at local rates for a world-class client service should the need arise.”
Through Meritas, we can offer our clients a peace of mind that their legal needs will be met with the same commitment to quality, professionalism and value which has been a cornerstone of our practice.”
Meritas is the only global law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring and enhancing the quality of its member firms. Meritas membership is by invitation only, and firms are regularly assessed for the breadth of their practice expertise and client satisfaction.
“All Meritas member firms share a positive, consultative approach to business and a commitment to excellent client service. Bennett & Philp has consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout its history,” said Tanna Moore, president and CEO of Meritas.
Only firms performing under the tenets of Meritas’ unique Quality Assurance Program are recertified as members. This ensures that clients receive the same high-quality legal work and service from every Meritas firm.
Meritas firms provide businesses with a full range of high-quality specialized legal services in key markets around the world and Lance Pollard says with companies increasingly doing business internationally, seamless legal representation on a global scale is vital.
“Through Meritas, we can continue to deliver the commitment to quality, professionalism and value on which the firm was established by Tony Bennett in 1984.”
Since its inception, Bennett & Philp has grown from a team of five lawyers to a multi-disciplinary, full-service legal practice now of over 70 employees.
The firm offers a diverse range of legal services across five core practice groups including Business Advisory, Intellectual Property, Disputes and, Litigation, Property and Real Estate and Personal Legal Services
“We feel that our clients will benefit from Bennett & Philp’s partner-level expertise, personal service and collaborative, customized business approach that membership of Meritas represents,” Pollard continues.
Founded in 1990 in America, Meritas has grown to become an international law firm alliance of commercial firms working across jurisdictions to provide clients with the best of both worlds: a local legal partner with full-service capabilities and the cost efficiency and personal attention not matched by mega law firms.”
Each member law firm is required to adhere to rigorous and specific service standards on a regular basis. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Meritas now has member firms in 233 global markets and 7,000 lawyers in the alliance.
To find a Meritas law firm or for more information, visit www.meritas.org.
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