Slaughter and May works closely with a number of international law firms, including Bredin Prat in France, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo in Italy, Hengeler Mueller in Germany and Uría Menéndez in Spain. The relationships are not exclusive – to maintain flexibility and avoid conflicts – but the firms refer work to one another in relevant jurisdictions. The “best-friends” working group ensures that the firm can provide appropriate counsel to handle all transactions.