To facilitate our clients’ needs, Kahn Kleinman helped pioneer a world-wide network of independent law firms, Meritas, which has approximately 200 law firms (more than 5,000 attorneys) in 61 countries, including virtually every state in the U.S.

We frequently work in conjunction with our Meritas affiliates on cross-border joint ventures and acquisitions, licensing arrangements, and litigation involving other jurisdictions. As a result, our clients receive specialized knowledge about local law, business, customs, political, and economic circumstances affecting their transactions.

Meritas is unique among alliances because all its law firms are subject to quality control evaluation and yearly audits of legal practices by member firms.  There are regular meetings by practice areas so corporate and securities lawyers know and meet with their counterparts.  Because all firms consistently do business with each other, there is rapid responsiveness and commitment from the “local” firm.  There is no fee for such referral, and our clients are assured quality service and advice from our Meritas affiliates.  Our clients have been pleased with this approach.