We attach a great deal of importance to the integration of all of our offices. Cooperation between Hogan Lovells lawyers in teams at both national and international level is a matter of course. In this respect, efficient networks within the global practice areas are just as important as sound language skills. After around two to three years, associates are given the opportunity to spend a limited period of time in another Hogan Lovells office or the legal department of an international client, and to gain new experience and insights. The secondment is planned by taking into account associates' development objectives, as well as personal circumstances and interests.