Local  Acumen

The INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW CONSORTIUM (IBLC) brings together more than 100 independent law firms, tax advisers and business consultancies. These firms have more than 1500 professionals with both general and specialised expertise.

  Global Perspective  

Through the IBLC, its members cultivate legal knowledge and professional skills. They leverage this know how into far-reaching and far-sighted transnational capabilities, helping them serve a global community and deliver independent advice with effective, concerted transnational advocacy and representation.

International Ties

The CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES (CILS) established  the IBLC in 1996 to assist professionals participate in CILS's international scholarship and development programs. CILS is a non-profit institute  headquartered in Salzburg, Austria since 1976. It works with universities, IGOs and NGOs and professional bodies to promote learning in the international legal community.

Professional Independence

IBLC membership is exclusive and aspirants are vetted for impeccable reputation and people- and service-oriented professionalism. The IBLC admits only the most suitable firm in each city. Members uphold the independence to work with those who best serve their clients' and the public's interests.

Administration and Enquiries

CILS Director, Dennis Campbell, sets IBLC policy and supervises its activities in consultation with its members.

CILS staff members trained in law, international legal education, event management, business administration and marketing help elaborate and implement IBLC initiatives.

Paul E. Clifford is an affiliate member of the IBLC who briefs the group on the latest developments and best practices in law firm marketing and management.

Contact the IBLC: Email, PO Box 19, 5033 Salzburg, Austria  Tel: +43 662 835399 Fax +43 662 835399  V-Card