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existing members. Members undergo a Email: lskinner@techlaw.org
rigorous screening process prior to invitation Telephone: 865 588 7456
to the alliance, and are ultimately reviewed Fax: 865 588 3009
and approved by the TAGLaw Advisory Website: www.techlaw.org
Board.
Number of Firms: 18
TAGLaw’s standards of excellence and Number of Lawyers: 9,000
integrity are the vital elements that assure Regions: U.S.
clients they will receive quality
representation and a consistent level of Description: The network has 18 member
professionalism. All TAGLaw firms agree to firms in more than 31 countries. Members
adhere to common objectives and standards, offer legal services in industries that range
as documented in TAGLaw’s Standards and from advanced materials, medical devices,
Charter. and biotechnology to telecommunications,
electronics, semiconductors, and software
Taxand development. The group offers continuing
legal educational programs, joint research
Address: projects and publications, and lawyer
1B Heinenhaff exchanges among member firms.
L-1736 Senningerberg
Luxembourg 32 TELFA (Trans European Law Firms Alliance)
Contact: Frédéric Donnedieu de Vabres Address:
Email frederic.donnedieu@arsene- Avenue Louise 208
taxand.com B-1050, Brussels
Telephone: +33 01 70 38 88 01 Belgium
Fax: +33 01 70 38 88 10
Website: www.taxand.com Contact: Giancarlo Agace
Email: info@telfa.be
Number of Firms: 50 Telephone: +32 2 642 27 59
Number of Tax Advisors: 2,000 Fax: +32 2 642 27 93
Regions: Global
Website: www.telfa.org
Description: Taxand provides high-quality,
integrated tax advice worldwide. Our tax Number of Firms: 122
professionals, nearly 400 tax partners and Number of Lawyers: More than 700
more than 2,000 advisors in nearly 50 Regions: Europe
countries, grasp both the fine points of tax
and the broader strategic implications, Description: Trans European Law Firms
helping our clients mitigate risk, manage Alliance (TELFA) is an international
their tax burden, and drive the performance alliance of independent law firms
of their business. established in 1989. The member firms
comprise more than 700 lawyers throughout
Taxand competes primarily with the Big 4 Europe.
networks for high-end strategic tax advisory
work for multinationals. We’re different The TELFA model is based on the
because we’re independent — ensuring our recognition that smaller practices with low
clients adhere both to best practices and to overheads, high flexibility, and local
tax law, and that we remain free from time- expertise are more suited on a continent
consuming audit-based conflict checks. This composed of a majority of smaller markets.
enables us to deliver practical advice, Its member firms respond effectively to
responsively. local situations and cultures without the
inefficiencies in the large international law
Techlaw Group firm model.
Address: Through the sustained commitment of its
1111 Northshore Drive NW, Ste. N-400 members, TELFA has become one of the
Knoxville, TN 37919 strongest alliances of independent law firms
U.S. in Europe.
Contact: Lisa Skinner
147
existing members. Members undergo a Email: lskinner@techlaw.org
rigorous screening process prior to invitation Telephone: 865 588 7456
to the alliance, and are ultimately reviewed Fax: 865 588 3009
and approved by the TAGLaw Advisory Website: www.techlaw.org
Board.
Number of Firms: 18
TAGLaw’s standards of excellence and Number of Lawyers: 9,000
integrity are the vital elements that assure Regions: U.S.
clients they will receive quality
representation and a consistent level of Description: The network has 18 member
professionalism. All TAGLaw firms agree to firms in more than 31 countries. Members
adhere to common objectives and standards, offer legal services in industries that range
as documented in TAGLaw’s Standards and from advanced materials, medical devices,
Charter. and biotechnology to telecommunications,
electronics, semiconductors, and software
Taxand development. The group offers continuing
legal educational programs, joint research
Address: projects and publications, and lawyer
1B Heinenhaff exchanges among member firms.
L-1736 Senningerberg
Luxembourg 32 TELFA (Trans European Law Firms Alliance)
Contact: Frédéric Donnedieu de Vabres Address:
Email frederic.donnedieu@arsene- Avenue Louise 208
taxand.com B-1050, Brussels
Telephone: +33 01 70 38 88 01 Belgium
Fax: +33 01 70 38 88 10
Website: www.taxand.com Contact: Giancarlo Agace
Email: info@telfa.be
Number of Firms: 50 Telephone: +32 2 642 27 59
Number of Tax Advisors: 2,000 Fax: +32 2 642 27 93
Regions: Global
Website: www.telfa.org
Description: Taxand provides high-quality,
integrated tax advice worldwide. Our tax Number of Firms: 122
professionals, nearly 400 tax partners and Number of Lawyers: More than 700
more than 2,000 advisors in nearly 50 Regions: Europe
countries, grasp both the fine points of tax
and the broader strategic implications, Description: Trans European Law Firms
helping our clients mitigate risk, manage Alliance (TELFA) is an international
their tax burden, and drive the performance alliance of independent law firms
of their business. established in 1989. The member firms
comprise more than 700 lawyers throughout
Taxand competes primarily with the Big 4 Europe.
networks for high-end strategic tax advisory
work for multinationals. We’re different The TELFA model is based on the
because we’re independent — ensuring our recognition that smaller practices with low
clients adhere both to best practices and to overheads, high flexibility, and local
tax law, and that we remain free from time- expertise are more suited on a continent
consuming audit-based conflict checks. This composed of a majority of smaller markets.
enables us to deliver practical advice, Its member firms respond effectively to
responsively. local situations and cultures without the
inefficiencies in the large international law
Techlaw Group firm model.
Address: Through the sustained commitment of its
1111 Northshore Drive NW, Ste. N-400 members, TELFA has become one of the
Knoxville, TN 37919 strongest alliances of independent law firms
U.S. in Europe.
Contact: Lisa Skinner
147
