Cross-Border Lawyers. One Trusted Alliance.

The Cross-Border Counsel Alliance is a curated international alliance of specialist lawyers built around one simple idea: when a client needs counsel in another jurisdiction, you should already know exactly who to call.

We connect trusted independent lawyers worldwide to collaborate, refer work and serve clients seamlessly across borders.

We select a limited number of high-quality, independent specialists in each jurisdiction, giving members access to trusted counsel across borders without relying on directories or ad hoc recommendations. Members actively refer work to one another and collaborate as co-counsel, allowing firms to stay close to their client relationships while extending their international capabilities.

CBCA was established by Alexandra Isenegger, entrepreneur and founder of Linkilaw Solicitors, a UK-based boutique law firm specialising in complex cross-border disputes, as an initiative shaped by her own experience in practice.

When a client matter extended into another jurisdiction, identifying the right local counsel could be both time-consuming and uncertain. It often meant navigating an unfamiliar market, researching firms or relying on recommendations, without an existing relationship with the lawyer ultimately entrusted with the client.

CBCA grew from Alexandra’s vision of the international network she had wanted for her own practice: a carefully selected community of independent specialists, connected by professional trust and ready to collaborate when cross-border matters arise.