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Addendum:
Accounting and Law Firm Networks - Highest Quality
The quality and stature of the firms in LawyersAccountants is the most important aspect. They are all members of
professional services networks. Each organization has very stringent standards and a review policy for admission
and continuation of membership.
There are two basic types of professional services networks: branded and non-branded. They are the primary model
for global services.
Branded network member firms all use the same name in each state or country. In accounting the most well-
known are: PWC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG. In law examples are: Dentons, Baker McKenzie and DLA.
Non-branded networks/associations examples in accounting are: GGI, MSI and DFK. Examples in law are:
Lex Mundi, TerraLex, and Meritas.
To be included in LawyersAccountants.com requires that a law or accounting firm be a member of a non-branded
network/association.
Requirements for networks in LawyersAccountants.com:
Vetting of member firms before admission
Local professionals
Access to hundreds of offices through the network
Personal and professional relationships developed over 20+ years
Established network policies
Multiple regional and global meetings
Practice area committees
How is a RFQ different from an RFP?
The best way to choose a firm for a matter is to do a Request for Proposal (RFP). The company selects a
number of firms that qualify. They are provided details of the matter and asked to provide a proposal. Several
firms may be chosen for additional discussions. The process can take weeks and be very costly.
RFQs short-circuits the RFP process because one can be done in Watch a 2 minute video
minutes for any matter.
The number of firms reviewing the matter is much greater as is their
respective sizes.
Responses are received by email and recorded on the user's personal
dashboard accessible from their computer or phone.
Comparative analysis can be done immediately.
RFQs are entirely free.
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Addendum:
Accounting and Law Firm Networks - Highest Quality
The quality and stature of the firms in LawyersAccountants is the most important aspect. They are all members of
professional services networks. Each organization has very stringent standards and a review policy for admission
and continuation of membership.
There are two basic types of professional services networks: branded and non-branded. They are the primary model
for global services.
Branded network member firms all use the same name in each state or country. In accounting the most well-
known are: PWC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG. In law examples are: Dentons, Baker McKenzie and DLA.
Non-branded networks/associations examples in accounting are: GGI, MSI and DFK. Examples in law are:
Lex Mundi, TerraLex, and Meritas.
To be included in LawyersAccountants.com requires that a law or accounting firm be a member of a non-branded
network/association.
Requirements for networks in LawyersAccountants.com:
Vetting of member firms before admission
Local professionals
Access to hundreds of offices through the network
Personal and professional relationships developed over 20+ years
Established network policies
Multiple regional and global meetings
Practice area committees
How is a RFQ different from an RFP?
The best way to choose a firm for a matter is to do a Request for Proposal (RFP). The company selects a
number of firms that qualify. They are provided details of the matter and asked to provide a proposal. Several
firms may be chosen for additional discussions. The process can take weeks and be very costly.
RFQs short-circuits the RFP process because one can be done in Watch a 2 minute video
minutes for any matter.
The number of firms reviewing the matter is much greater as is their
respective sizes.
Responses are received by email and recorded on the user's personal
dashboard accessible from their computer or phone.
Comparative analysis can be done immediately.
RFQs are entirely free.
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