Our international network

Whether assisting Australian businesses expanding offshore or international companies entering the Australian market, our international networks help us deliver practical, commercially focused and high-quality advice across a broad range of international jurisdictions through trusted global relationships.

We work with a carefully selected group of trusted international firms and organisations to provide seamless legal support to clients with cross-border needs without losing momentum or accountability.

Our international relationships include the strategic alliance with DeHeng Law Offices, one of China’s leading law firms, as well as memberships with Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), First Law International (FLI), and the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.  These connections help us identify the right on-the-ground advisers quickly and coordinate multi-jurisdictional workstreams while keeping a single point of contact and consistent commercial approach.

China alliance - DeHeng Law Offices

In 2025, KHQ formed a strategic alliance with DeHeng Law Offices, one of China’s leading law firms, with more than 6,000 staff across over 50 locations globally. The alliance supports cross-border legal needs, with KHQ providing coordinated, on-the-ground advice to Chinese businesses navigating Australia’s legal and regulatory landscape, while also facilitating referrals for Australian clients requiring trusted legal support in China.

Learn more via our dedicated KHQ-DeHeng strategic alliance page.

Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW)

LAW is a leading, invitation‑only network of independent law firms. The network offers specialist expertise from 90 member firms representing more than 4,000 individual lawyers around the world. Member firms are carefully selected on the basis of their market reputation, expertise and commitment to quality service. Through LAW, we can quickly connect clients with trusted local advisers and coordinate support across multiple jurisdictions.

LAW is recognised as a Band 1 Global Law Firm Network in the Chambers & Partners Global Guide. Rankings are determined via rigorous independent research into technical capability, client service and responsiveness.

First Law International (FLI)

FLI is a global network of independent law firms providing coordinated cross‑border legal support in more than 100 jurisdictions across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Member firms are selected for strong local expertise and a collaborative approach on complex international matters across corporate, finance, dispute resolution, regulatory and other commercial practice areas.

FLI’s network structure allows clients to access local legal insight and practical advice through interconnected firms, helping to simplify and streamline multi‑jurisdictional engagements by aligning advisers early, clarifying responsibility across workstreams and maintaining consistent service standards across borders.

Alongside LAW, FLI is recognised as a Band 1 Global Law Firm Network in the Chambers & Partners Global Guide.

German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Australien)

The German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce has operated since 1977 to strengthen economic and trade ties between Germany and Australia. As part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), it supports German and Australian companies with market entry, expansion and business development.

With offices in Sydney and Melbourne, the Chamber offers market insights, networking opportunities, advocacy and practical guidance on regulatory and commercial developments, helping members navigate opportunities and challenges in bilateral trade and investment.

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