PLG International Lawyers offers the ideal alternative to the big global law firms. Through our network of independent medium-sized law firms we offer all the benefits of a big global firm, while giving clients the advantage of working with traditional firms in which partners still keep the personal contact and relationship with their clients. PLG offices are all firmly established in their own countries and are fully familiar with cultural differences and local sensitivities. Each PLG office has specialised teams of lawyers practising in local and cross-border corporate and business law, employment law, intellectual property, e-commerce, commercial real estate, taxation, commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation, as well as private client work. PLG partners and lawyers are experienced in advising clients engaged in international transactions Particular importance is placed upon the need to bridge not only legal and linguistic differences, but also cultural differences between negotiating parties, which is why clients often call upon PLG partners to be present in business negotiations from an early stage. Since 1989 PLG has steadily expanded and now has 31 members across more than 40 cities in over 25 countries. In addition to having offices in a large number of EU countries, we have associate offices in other parts of the world, bringing together more than 1100 lawyers and civil law notaries. Each member firm within PLG is a separate and independent locally practising entity - each a respected law firm in its own right. PLG has a central office in Luxembourg, the heart of Europe. This is where PLG's full time secretariat, run by Rebecca Lee, is based.