LawExchange International

HCR Law is the England and Wales member of LawExchange International (LEI), a global network of independent law firms co-founded by one of our predecessor firms in 1994. The network spans five continents and 29 countries, with 34 member firms working together to support clients with international legal needs.

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Meet the team

The LEI philosophy

LawExchange International was founded on a simple philosophy: that members must treat clients referred by another member firm with the same commitment to quality and service as they would their own clients.

The relationships between member firms are founded on trust and communication, enabling an agile response to clients needing advice in other jurisdictions. LEI members meet regularly at global and regional conferences, share local knowledge and best practice and build long-term professional relationships with regular secondments.

The result? A network of law firms that individuals and businesses alike can rely on to meet their legal needs worldwide.

Our core commitments

All LEI firms adhere to the same set of core commitments:

  1. Coverage
  2. Competence
  3. Client Service
  4. Cost Consciousness
  5. Cooperation
  6. Conduct
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Annual conferences

LEI’s global conferences are hosted by a different member firm each time and are a calendar highlight for the network. HCR hosted the Global Conference in London in May 2025, with a packed agenda of informative talks, networking events and practice groups. In addition to the Global Conferences, there are Regional Conferences in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific to encourage further alignment on jurisdictional developments in those regions.

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Interested in joining LEI?

This is a network that never stands still, and we’re always on the lookout for firms that share our values to help us serve clients in all corners of the globe. If you think LawExchange International might be a good fit for your firm, find out more and get in touch with the executive committee on the LEI website.

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Hear what our clients say about us

HCR Law fields extensive proficiency in corporate and commercial law, particularly in navigating intricate cross-border transactions, frequently advising on private equity deals, and representing shareholders in various investment scenarios.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2024

Very knowledgeable about the subject matter and local idiosyncrasies. Personable, with a great eye for detail. In our case, they protected our position with vigour and demonstrated excellent commercial acumen. Well-connected to other professionals, with effective working relationships.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2024

HCR has become our go-to law firm for TV and media work. We recently needed a production arrangement with a multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate. We had issues across the UK and EU; the arrangements are complicated but Raj Pahuja found ways to simplify the process and then isolate key issues for negotiation.

 

Go-to law firm for TV and media work

The relationship with us goes back a long way, and the service HCR provides in the more ‘traditional’ areas such as employment and education remains first-rate. But what has been especially pleasing is the way that, as our ambitions and vision have broadened, so too has HCR’s ability to support us on our journey. Of course I’m thinking in particular about our international plans and discussions – it’s no exaggeration to say that we couldn’t have come as far as we have without your tremendous support, expertise and sage advice. Thanks.

 

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