CONSULEGIS EWIV / EEIG
Horneggstrasse 4,
CH-8034 Zürich / Switzerland
Tel. +41 44 422 54 20
Fax +41 44 422 54 35
mail: consulegis@consulegis.com

The CONSULEGIS network is open to law firms and related professional advisors with an interest in international business relations. CONSULEGIS neither offers nor requires exclusivity. CONSULEGIS firms are independent, and generally, but not exclusively of medium size relative to the country or jurisdiction in which they are based. They are admitted on the basis of proven reputation, integrity and, independence.  In particular they are expected to fulfil the following criteria:


Membership Criteria:

1. Members are admitted on the basis of their proven reputation, independence, the resources they possess, and the perceived value  their membership will bring to the association. In all cases the decision to admit or reject an applicant for membership is in the absolute discretion of the Advisory Board.

2. Fundamental attributes of membership are mutual trust and friendship and members commit to the principles of honesty and integrity in all their professional dealings.

3. Members are generally medium-sized firms (in the context of the country / jurisdiction in which they are situated). This does not preclude the admission of sole practitioners, boutique firms and large practices according to the objectives of CONSULEGIS in establishing comprehensive global coverage.

4. Members understand that CONSULEGIS neither offers  nor requires exclusivity.

5. Member firms should be independent and commercially orientated, and interested in undertaking and developing cross-border business in conjunction with fellow members.

6. Members appreciate the benefit of networking and agree to participate actively in the affairs of the network, particularly by attending each year at least one of the organisation’s bi-annual international conferences.

7. Member firms should observe modern business practice, should offer continuing education and training to employees, should be proficient in English and possess  the means to communicate efficiently by e-mail and other modern communications media.

8. Members agree to respond rapidly to enquiries and instructions from other members, to perform professional services competently and efficiently and to discharge all financial obligations promptly.

These criteria are binding on all members.


How to become a member:

a.) Firms wishing to join CONSULEGIS should apply in writing to the CONSULEGIS office (address see below).

b.) After an initial assessment of the information submitted the CONSULEGIS office will send to the applicant documentation on CONSULEGIS and may then invite the applicant to participate in one of the bi-annual international conferences.  This offers CONSULEGIS members the opprtunity to get to know the potential new member, and, also enables the applicant carry out its own „due diligence“.

c.) In the event of continued interest the applicant will be asked to complete a confidential questionnaire, which provides information for the CONSULEGIS Advisory Board.

d.) The Board has to approve the application by unanimous vote. Normally there are three Board meetings per year. The Board is not obliged to give reasons for a negative decision.

e.) Payments of admission fees and the (pro rata) membership fees are due immediately following approval.