Geneva, Switzerland — 12 September 2025 — The Alliance of Business Lawyers (ABL) has been shortlisted in the Network of the Year category at The Lawyer European Awards 2025.

The Lawyer European Awards celebrate legal excellence and recognize firms and networks for their contribution to innovation, collaboration, and cross-border capability. This nomination highlights ABL’s recent efforts to strengthen its membership, increase global visibility, and enhance the value it delivers to member firms.

Quote from Mark Ruddy, President of ABL

“This is a moment of pride for everyone at the Alliance of Business Lawyers. Being shortlisted among leading legal networks acknowledges the strength of our alliance. We believe this nomination underscores the steady progress we have made in providing cross-border legal services, while also creating opportunities for our lawyers to collaborate and expand their knowledge.”

The shortlist is available at TheLawyer.com. Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 27 November, in London.

This recognition reflects the work of the ABL Board under the leadership of President Mark Ruddy. Alongside Vice President Laura Gobernado, Treasurer Baudouin Dunand, and Directors Andres Bazo and Hans Mathijsen, the Board has focused on raising ABL’s profile and aligning its strategy with the network’s capacity to deliver international business law services.

About ABL

The Alliance of Business Lawyers (ABL) is a global association connecting leading independent business law firms. With more than 900 lawyers across 57 offices in over 25 countries, ABL provides clients with seamless access to trusted legal expertise worldwide. Member firms advise on a wide range of business law matters, including tax, labor, intellectual property, securities, and mergers and acquisitions, helping businesses navigate complex cross-border challenges with confidence.