Euroadvocaten has a new name and website
Go to: Globaladvocaten at www.globaladvocaten.com/

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In 2016 Euroadvocaten changed its name to Globaladvocaten. For a number of years, starting in the early 2000's, this was the official website for THE EUROPEAN LAW GROUP also known as Euroadvocaten.
The new owners of the domain have chosen to use the site's 2003 & 2016 archived content to recreate a brief glimpse of the original website.
NOTE: The head office's address and telephone number remain the same., but the email address has changed to reflect the new name.

If you have inadvertently ended up here while searching for the Globaladvocaten network, their current website is found at: www.globaladvocaten.com/

Head Office Euroadvocaten
Bonn
Theaterarkaden - Oper
Kapuzinerstraße 11
D-53111 Bonn

Tel.no: +49 (0) 228 908 728-0
Fax.no: +49 (0) 228 908 728-11
Email: info@euroadvocaten.com

 

 

Comment By Rob: I was working in membership outreach for our organization and had a front-row seat to the prestige and respect our legal association commanded. Every major firm wanted to be affiliated with us. That’s why it was such a shock when our U.S. operations head flagged something disturbing—searching “Euro Avocaten” on Google pulled up completely unrelated and, frankly, inappropriate results. Instead of our esteemed group, users were seeing a politically charged anti-abortion site and, bizarrely, a janitorial supply company—both ranked above us on page one.

Naturally, this created confusion and concern. Some members were furious, questioning how such a misrepresentation could occur. At first, we assumed it was just a bizarre glitch in Google’s algorithm. But when we brought in a reputation management service, the truth surfaced: this wasn’t a random error—it was a negative SEO attack. Bad actors had intentionally polluted our digital footprint with manipulative links and false associations, pushing down our legitimate site.

Fortunately, the team at Google-Penalty.com stepped in. They did a deep dive, identified the toxic backlinks and irrelevant content associations, and guided us through the cleanup process. Thanks to their expertise, our rightful position in search was restored. It was a sobering reminder of how easily a reputation—even one built on decades of credibility—can be undermined online, and how critical it is to monitor and protect your digital presence.

 

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Welcome to Euroadvocaten Content from 2016
 

An integrated network of leading firms, providing high quality legal advice across Europe.

Euroadvocaten is a collaboration between 23 independent law firms across Europe. The network includes over 800 lawyers working out of 27 cities in 25 European countries.

Established in 1990, the objective of Euroadvocaten is to help clients find the best & most cost-effective lawyers in Europe.

Wherever clients are based, Euroadvocaten is able to provide a seamless service across many jurisdictions, and to offer expertise in a wide range of commercial legal services and industry sectors. Member firms are based in major European cities including London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Warsaw and Zürich.

Our Members

We are proud to offer an integrated network of leading firms who provide high quality legal services across Europe.

Established for over 20 years, the networks member firms meet regularly which enables us to offer a seamless service to our clients. For further information on our members please use the link bel

Area of Practice

The Euroadvocaten network covers over 25 areas of practice as well as over 20 industry sectors.

For further information please follow the link below or alternatively you can search for a legal specialist by using the map on the right or by using the “find a lawyer” search function.

Area of Practice

Committees & Honorary Members

Our Members as of 2016

Latest News 2016 -2015

 

• Euroadvocaten ranked as a leading law firm network again!  18th April 2016

Euroadvocaten is delighted to announce that it has once again been ranked within the Chambers Global Guide for 2016.
Euroadvocaten is ranked within the top banding for “Leading Regional Law Firm Networks – Europe-wide.”

Chambers and Partners commented:
“The network offers comprehensive legal coverage of the continent and has recently added new members in Turkey and Germany. The network cultivates specialist practice area groups in such areas as employment and labour to allow the specialists from each member firm to share practices. The network holds meetings twice a year for members to discuss ongoing developments and marketing initiatives. Christopher Roos is chairman of the network and a key contact.”

Euroadvocaten Chairman Christopher Roos commented:

“We are delighted that once again Euroadvocaten has been recognised by Chambers and Partners. The network goes from strength-to-strength all with aim of improving efficiency for our global clients.”

Chambers and Partners have been ranking the best lawyers since 1990, and now cover 185 jurisdictions. They rank both lawyers and law firms based on the research of 150 full-time editors and researchers employed at their head office in London. Chambers and Partners also talk to lawyers and clients all the year round, conducting in-depth telephone interviews.

• More awards and recognitions for Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC 1st March 2016

We are pleased and proud to announce additional awards and recognitions which our Cypriot member Firm Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC received during the last quarter, which reflect the quality of legal services provided to clients:

• Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC has been recognised as the “International Business Law Firm of the Year in Cyprus” by European Corporate Excellence Awards, 2015.
• Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC is a Top tier firm in Cyprus in Dispute Resolution and is also highly recommended in Tax and Corporate/Commercial by Chambers & Partners, a distinguished guide to the leading lawyers all over the world.
• Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC is a recommended Firm for the Financial and Corporate areas in the 2016 edition of IFLR1000, a respected guide to the world’s leading financial law firms.
• Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC is included in the 2015/2016 edition of The Best Law Firms in Cyprus, part of Best Lawyers, a renowned peer-review guide to the legal profession worldwide.

In addition, Senior & Managing Partner, Stavros Pavlou, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Cyprus in the Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation and Intellectual Property Law practice areas and Partner – Head of Litigation, Chrysostomos Nicolaou has been selected for Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation.

• Patrikios Pavlou & Associates promotes Stella Strati to Limited Partner 1st February 2016

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Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC, proudly announces the promotion of Stella Strati to Limited Partner as from 1st January 2016.

Stella obtained a Law Degree from Athens University, Greece and an LLM in European Commercial Law from Leicester University, UK. She has been practising law since 2005 and has joined the Firm in February 2012. Her areas of practice include Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, Trusts and Tax Planning.

Stella is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and the International Bar Association – a member of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee and National Reporter of the Taxes Committee. She has authored several publications and also has gained experience in teaching A-Level Law to students.

Senior & Managing Partner of the Firm, Stavros Pavlou, commented that Stella is a diligent professional, a charismatic team-player and an enthusiastic individual dedicated to her duties, colleagues and clients and her appointment justifies the Firm’s policy in investing in young associat

• Cyprus member authors chapter of Restructuring & Insolvency report 19th January 2016

Lawyers of the firm authored the exclusive Cyprus chapter ‘Restructuring & Insolvency’ in the Getting the Deal Through 2016 series published by Law Business Research Ltd.

• Peterka & Partners December newsletter  16th December 2015
• Collapse of crowdfunder Torquing Group draws "backers" to Edwin Coe  8th December 2015
• French member firm, Cornet Vincent S√©gurel promotes 4 new partners  8th December 2015
• Cornet Vincent S√©gurel advises on Sodifrance acquisition of Netapsys  3rd November 2015
• Patrikios Pavlou & Associates participates in International Bar Conference  21st October 2015
• Euroadvocaten newsletter  20th October 2015

 

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2001 - 2005

THE EUROPEAN LAW GROUP

A Group of senior partners of select, medium sized law firms based in major European cities have come together to enhance, improve and Europeanize their resources and client services.

 

WORKING

Euroadvocaten is an EEIG :
European Economic Interest Grouping.

It is registered in Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Quality control is achieved primarily by means of good personal relations.

All firms arrange and provide assistance among member offices and ancillary.

 

MEMBERS

Austria Belgium Cyprus Denmark France Germany Gibraltar Great Britain Greece

Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Switzerland Turkey

 

 

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More Background On EuroAdvocaten.com

 

EuroAdvocaten.com represents the digital legacy of a prominent European legal network originally known as Euroadvocaten, later rebranded as Globaladvocaten. Although today the operational network functions under a new name and website, the EuroAdvocaten.com domain preserves the historical footprint of one of Europe’s most respected cross-border legal alliances.

Founded in 1990, the network was established to provide seamless, high-quality legal services across Europe through a structured collaboration of independent mid-sized law firms. Over time, it expanded significantly, both geographically and institutionally, ultimately prompting a rebrand that reflected its global reach. The domain now serves as a reconstructed archival window into the network’s earlier identity, including content from 2003 and 2016.

Understanding EuroAdvocaten.com requires examining not just the website, but the organization it represented: its structure, governance, member firms, international reputation, awards, committees, strategic objectives, and the broader evolution of legal networks in Europe.

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Historical Origins: The European Law Group

Euroadvocaten began as The European Law Group, structured as a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), a legal framework designed to facilitate cross-border cooperation between companies and professional entities within the European Union.

Registered in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, the EEIG structure allowed independent firms to collaborate without sacrificing autonomy. The network’s founding principle was to create a trusted alliance of reputable mid-sized firms located in major European commercial centers. Unlike global megafirms, Euroadvocaten emphasized:

• Strong local market expertise

• Personal relationships between senior partners

• Seamless cross-border collaboration

• Quality control based on peer familiarity and mutual trust

From the outset, this structure distinguished the network from purely referral-based associations. It aimed to create integration without consolidation — an important nuance in European legal culture.

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Headquarters and Geographic Positioning

The historical head office was located in:

Theaterarkaden – Oper
Kapuzinerstraße 11
D-53111 Bonn
Germany

Bonn, the former capital of West Germany and a major administrative and legal hub, provided symbolic and practical advantages. Even after the German capital moved to Berlin, Bonn remained home to significant federal institutions and international organizations.

The location positioned Euroadvocaten strategically within:

• Proximity to Cologne and Düsseldorf

• Access to major German corporate and financial centers

• Central connectivity within the EU

The continuity of the Bonn address after rebranding reinforced the organization’s stability and institutional heritage.

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Network Structure and Scale

By 2016, Euroadvocaten had evolved into an expansive legal network consisting of:

• Over 370 partners

• More than 800 lawyers

• Coverage across 27 countries

• Offices in 27 cities

• Representation in 25 European jurisdictions

This scale placed the network among the leading regional legal alliances in Europe.

Member firms were deliberately mid-sized independent practices rather than global giants. This strategic positioning enabled:

• Cost-effective service models

• Direct partner involvement

• Regional expertise with international coordination

• Agility in cross-border matters

The network’s ability to balance independence and integration became a defining feature.

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Rebranding to Globaladvocaten

In 2016, Euroadvocaten officially changed its name to Globaladvocaten. The rebranding reflected a broader strategic shift: the client base had increasingly globalized, and the network’s footprint extended beyond Europe.

Two significant additions symbolized this expansion:

• Bartko, Zankel, Bunzel & Miller (San Francisco, California)

• Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP (Charlotte, North Carolina)

The inclusion of U.S. firms signaled that the organization was no longer strictly European in scope. The rebrand aligned branding with operational reality.

Chairman Christopher Roos publicly framed the transition as part of a forward-looking growth strategy, emphasizing continued expansion and high-caliber member selection.

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Recognition and Rankings

Euroadvocaten achieved notable industry recognition, most prominently from Chambers and Partners, one of the most respected legal ranking organizations globally.

The network was ranked within the top banding for:

“Leading Regional Law Firm Networks – Europe-wide”

Chambers’ rankings are based on extensive interviews with lawyers and clients, conducted by full-time researchers and editors. Their evaluation criteria include:

• Legal expertise

• Client service

• Market reputation

• Network coordination

• Specialist practice integration

Being placed in the top band significantly enhanced Euroadvocaten’s credibility and market visibility.

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Practice Areas and Industry Coverage

Euroadvocaten covered over 25 areas of practice and more than 20 industry sectors. Core practice areas included:

• Administrative Law

• Banking & Finance

• Bankruptcy & Insolvency

• Civil Law & Contracts

• Competition Law

• Corporate & Commercial

• Criminal Law

• Debt Collection

• Dispute Resolution

• Employment Law

• Intellectual Property

• IT, Media & Telecoms

• Litigation

• Private Client Services

• Property & Real Estate

• Public Sector Law

• Sports & Entertainment

• State & Territorial Public Law

This breadth allowed clients to access specialized expertise within local jurisdictions while maintaining coordinated cross-border legal strategies.

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Member Firms and Geographic Reach

The 2016 member roster included firms in:

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Major European cities represented included:

• London

• Amsterdam

• Barcelona

• Paris

• Warsaw

• Zürich

The network’s city-based model ensured strong urban commercial presence rather than rural coverage.

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Governance and Committees

Euroadvocaten maintained structured governance through specialized committees:

Marketing Committee

Responsible for branding, pricing strategy, and promotional activities.

New Members Committee

Oversaw vetting and integration of new firms.

Meetings Content Committee

Organized semi-annual meetings and invited guest speakers.

These committees institutionalized coordination across independent firms — a key differentiator from looser referral networks.

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Honorary Founders

Five honorary members were recognized as founders:

• William Jurgens (The Netherlands)

• Dr. Armando Felix Pereira (Portugal)

• Peter Säuberlich (Germany)

• Paky Houriet (Switzerland)

• Axel Friedberg (Austria)

Their recognition reinforced the organization’s emphasis on legacy and continuity.

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Member-Level Achievements

Individual member firms frequently earned independent accolades.

For example, Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC (Cyprus) received:

• “International Business Law Firm of the Year in Cyprus” (European Corporate Excellence Awards)

• Top-tier rankings in dispute resolution

• Recognition in IFLR1000

• Inclusion in Best Lawyers

These achievements reflected positively on the network as a whole, reinforcing quality control standards.

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Cultural and Professional Significance

Euroadvocaten emerged during a period of increasing European integration following the Maastricht Treaty. Cross-border commerce accelerated, and clients required legal services spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Rather than merging into pan-European super-firms, Euroadvocaten offered an alternative model:

• Decentralized but coordinated

• Independent yet integrated

• Personal but international

This structure aligned particularly well with European corporate culture, where relationships and local knowledge often outweigh brand uniformity.

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Digital Reputation and SEO Incident

At one point, the organization encountered a significant online reputation challenge. Searches for variations of the name surfaced unrelated and inappropriate websites, including politically charged and irrelevant businesses.

Subsequent investigation revealed a negative SEO attack involving toxic backlinks and manipulative associations. With assistance from digital reputation specialists, the network restored its rightful search visibility.

This episode highlights a modern vulnerability even for established institutions: digital reputation management is critical for professional organizations.

For a legal network whose credibility rests on trust and prestige, search engine integrity directly affects client acquisition and brand perception.

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Audience and Client Base

Euroadvocaten primarily served:

• Multinational corporations

• Mid-sized international enterprises

• Cross-border investors

• Private clients with European assets

• Financial institutions

• Real estate developers

• Industrial and commercial operators

Clients benefited from:

• Local counsel in multiple jurisdictions

• Coordinated litigation strategies

• International compliance guidance

• Regulatory navigation across EU member states

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Meetings and Internal Collaboration

The network held biannual meetings. These sessions enabled:

• Practice group coordination

• Knowledge exchange

• Marketing alignment

• Relationship strengthening

Specialist groups in areas such as employment law and competition law fostered deeper expertise-sharing across jurisdictions.

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Popularity and Market Position

While not a consumer-facing brand, Euroadvocaten enjoyed high recognition within legal and corporate circles. Its Chambers ranking placed it among Europe’s most respected legal networks.

Its positioning as a top-band “Leading Regional Law Firm Network” signaled elite peer status.

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Website Function and Archive Status

Today, EuroAdvocaten.com serves primarily as:

• A legacy domain

• A historical archive

• A redirect reference to Globaladvocaten

The new owners have reconstructed portions of the 2003 and 2016 content to provide historical context.

The preservation of this material provides insight into:

• The development of European legal networks

• Branding evolution

• Organizational governance models

• Early 2000s professional web design and structure

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Transition to Globaladvocaten

The transition to Globaladvocaten reflects broader globalization trends in legal services. With member firms in the United States and a growing international client base, the European-only branding became restrictive.

The new name signaled:

• International ambition

• Global client orientation

• Expanded geographic footprint

Despite the name change, the foundational philosophy remained intact.

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EuroAdvocaten.com represents the digital footprint of a distinguished European legal alliance that successfully navigated decades of cross-border legal coordination. Founded in 1990 as The European Law Group, structured as an EEIG, and later rebranded as Globaladvocaten, the network combined independence with integration in a manner uniquely suited to Europe’s legal landscape.

Through disciplined governance, elite membership selection, Chambers recognition, and broad practice coverage, Euroadvocaten built a reputation for reliability and professional excellence.

Today, the archived site stands as both a historical artifact and a reminder of how legal networks adapt to globalization while preserving institutional heritage.

 

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