Cross-border disputes often require legal teams in multiple jurisdictions to work together quickly and effectively. For firms that participate in international legal networks, these relationships can make it much easier to connect clients with trusted counsel who already know how to collaborate.

A recent matter involving Ahlawat & Associates in India and Epstein Becker Green in the United States demonstrates how these connections can help clients navigate complex international litigation.

When a long-standing client of ILN member firm Ahlawat & Associates found itself facing a lawsuit in the United States, the company quickly realized it needed trusted legal guidance on both sides of the globe.

Through the relationships built within the International Lawyers Network (ILN), Ahlawat & Associates was able to quickly connect the client with experienced U.S. counsel.

The lawsuit alleged breach of confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation obligations, with damages claimed at approximately USD $5 million. Drawing on relationships developed through ILN meetings and collaborations, Ahlawat & Associates recommended Epstein Becker Green (EBG). Having previously connected with EBG attorneys George and David through the network, the firm was confident in their experience handling complex litigation matters in the United States.

To support the client through this process, Ahlawat & Associates and EBG worked closely together, coordinating across time zones and geographic distances. Uday Ahlawat, Managing Partner of Ahlawat & Associates, noted that the collaboration between the firms was key to navigating the process.

Because the discovery process in the United States is quite different from what clients in India are used to, there were many questions and concerns along the way. EBG was extremely helpful in explaining the process and working with us to manage the scope of documentation being requested. Despite the geographic distance and time differences, the coordination between our teams worked very smoothly.

Through their collaborative approach, the firms were ultimately able to reach a settlement before the court for a significantly lower amount than originally sought in the lawsuit. The client particularly appreciated EBG’s strategic guidance in pursuing settlement, which helped avoid the substantial legal costs and ongoing document production that extended litigation would have required.

This matter highlights how ILN member firms leverage their international relationships and expertise to guide clients through complex cross-border disputes, ensuring both strategic legal support and efficient coordination across jurisdictions.

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Lindsay Griffiths is the International Lawyers Network’s Executive Director. She is a dynamic, influential international executive and marketing thought leader with a passion for relationship development and authoring impactful content. Griffiths is a driven, strategic leader who implements creative initiatives to achieve the…

Lindsay Griffiths is the International Lawyers Network’s Executive Director. She is a dynamic, influential international executive and marketing thought leader with a passion for relationship development and authoring impactful content. Griffiths is a driven, strategic leader who implements creative initiatives to achieve the goals of a global professional services network. She manages all major aspects of the Network, including recruitment, member retention, and providing exceptional client service to an international membership base.

In her role as Executive Director, Griffiths manages a mix of international programs, engages a diverse global community, and develops an international membership base. She leads the development and successful implementation of major organizational initiatives, manages interpersonal relationships, and possesses executive presence with audiences of internal and external stakeholders. Griffiths excels at project management, organization, and planning, writes and speaks with influence and authority, and works independently while demonstrating flexibility in thinking, especially in challenging situations. She also adapts to diverse and dynamic environments with constant assessment and recalibration.

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In 2021, the ILN was honored as Global Law Firm Network of the Year by The Lawyer European Awards, and in 2016, 2017, and 2022, they were shortlisted as Global Law Firm Network of the Year. Since 2011, the Network has been listed as a Chambers & Partners Leading Law Firm Network, recently increasing this ranking to be included in the top two percent of law firm networks globally, as well as adding two regional rankings. She was awarded “Thought Leader of the Year” by the Legal Marketing Association’s New York chapter in 2014 for her substantive contributions to the industry and was included in Clio’s list of “34 People in Legal You Should Follow on Twitter.” She was also chosen for the American Bar Association Journal’s inaugural Web 100‘s Best Law Blogs, where judge Ivy Grey said “This blog is outstanding, thoughtful, and useful.” Ms. Griffiths was chosen as a Top Author by JD Supra in their 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, for the level of engagement and visibility she attained with readers on the topic of marketing & business development. She has been the author of Zen & the Art of Legal Networking since February 2009.

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