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Practical guides to read before you hire a law firm, anywhere in the world: fees, local rules, property, residency and more.

Latest · Hiring a lawyerHiring a lawyer in Turkey as a foreigner: property, residency and citizenshipHow foreigners hire a lawyer in Turkey: the minimum fee tariff, powers of attorney from abroad, mandatory mediation, property purchases and citizenship by investment.26 October 2026 · 2 min readRead the guide →

Hiring a lawyerHiring a lawyer in Spain as an expat: abogado, notario and propertyAbogado, procurador, gestor or notario? What expats need to know about lawyers in Spain, from the NIE and property purchases to fees and engagement letters.26 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Hiring a lawyerHiring a lawyer in the UAE as a foreigner: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the courtsAdvocate or legal consultant? Onshore courts or DIFC and ADGM? What foreigners should know before hiring a lawyer in the UAE, from Arabic translations to fees.26 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Hiring a lawyerHow to find a solicitor in the UK: solicitors, barristers and costsSolicitor or barrister? How UK legal fees work, when no win no fee is possible, how to check a solicitor on the official register and what changes in Scotland.26 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Hiring a lawyerHow to hire a lawyer in Germany: fees, specialists and what to expectRechtsanwalt, Fachanwalt or Notar? How German lawyer fees work under the RVG, what a first consultation costs and how to check a lawyer before you sign.26 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Choosing a firmWhat a Legal 500 ranking tells you (and what it doesn't)Independent legal directories like The Legal 500 can help you shortlist firms. Here is how to read a ranking sensibly.23 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Hiring a lawyerLawyer fees explained: hourly, fixed and contingencyThe main ways law firms charge, what each means for your budget, and the questions to ask before you agree to anything.22 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
EmergenciesWhat to do if you are arrested abroadThe first steps to take if you, a relative or a colleague is detained by police in another country - and how to find a local lawyer fast.21 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Hiring a lawyerHow to choose a law firm in another countryA practical checklist for finding, comparing and hiring a law firm in a country where you don't know the system or the language.20 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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