Global clients want seamless, cross-border legal services, but can independent law firms deliver them through international alliances, or do ethics stand in the way? This session tackles the regulatory and competitive challenges facing law firm networks:  1) How do different jurisdictions' ethics rules enable or restrict alliance structures? 2) Can independent firms truly operate as one-stop shops while managing conflicts, confidentiality and coordination across borders? 3) Can these alliances realistically compete with the brand power and integration of global law firms? Join us for a practical exploration of whether the alliance model can level the playing field in today's competitive legal marketplace.