Republic of the Philippines

Araullo University
College of Law

TRANSNATIONAL
PRACTICE OF
LAW

Submitted by:
Rod Rafael De Leon

Submitted to:
Atty. Paul Michael Cunano

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.Introduction............................................................................................................................1
II. Transnational Legal Practice...............................................................................................1
III. Accountants and Lawyers..................................................................................................5
IV. Americans Practicing Abroad............................................................................................8
A. Firm Governance Worldwide................................................................................9
B. Foreign Bard Admissions.....................................................................................10
1. Introduction......................................................................................... .....10
2. European Community......................................................................... ......13
3. Japan..........................................................................................................16
4. Conclusion.................................................................................................17
V. Foreign Lawyer Practicing in the United States.................................................................18
VI. International Agreement and Ethical Concerns.............................................. ..................21
VII. Conclusion................................................................................................ .......................26