A Global Alliance of Law Firms and Lawyers

Downings Legal is part of Meritas - a global alliance of nearly 200 business law firms with 5000 lawyers. Meritas firms work together to provide clients with a local legal partner wherever they are conducting business.

Meritas law firms offer the full service a client expects yet with cost-efficiency, global research and personal attention unmatched by the large or 'mega' law firms. The Meritas alliance is an integrated network of law firms which have worked together closely for more than 10 years to co-ordinate national and international legal representation for clients.

Clients can be assured of consistent, high quality global representation when using a Meritas firm as all potential Meritas members must endure a rigorous, 10 step selection process, and are then subject to ongoing client satisfaction evaluations. Meritas also has a peer review program to further guarantee the highest standards of service.

In Australia and New Zealand, Downings Legal works closely with Australia and New Zealand law firms to achieve coverage across Australasia. For information about Meritas in Australia and New Zealand, go to http://www.meritas.org/world.asp?Region=AU

Internationally Downings Legal's clients access global legal resources in over 60 countries around the world. That means that no matter where your legal needs exists, you can find a Meritas firm which understands the local business climate, legal system and social customs.

More information about Meritas can be obtained by contacting us at info@downings.com.au

For details of our worldwide affiliates, please visit the Meritas website at www.meritas.org