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Who we are
In this section
Welcome from Chris Saul
Introduction from our senior partner
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What we do
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Exceptional legal service
Our reputation is not built on results alone: we offer our clients an exceptional legal service
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Where we work
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International perspective
We work in seamless integrated teams with the best lawyers around the world
Learn about our international approach
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News and recent work
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Groundbreaking and newsworthy
Our work is high profile and often innovative
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Careers
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Inside view on... Work
"I was involved in a number of large transactions by multi-national clients"
Watch our 'Inside View' videos
Secondment opportunities
Amsterdam secondment story
- Serena Martin
- Trainee secondment
"There a huge number of events and activities to suit tastes of any cultural persuasion"
Read about Serena's secondment to Amsterdam
Auckland secondment story
- Ross Davies
- Trainee secondment
"New Zealand is a breathtakingly beautiful country and the perfect place to explore the outdoors"
Read about Ross's secondment to Auckland
Beijing secondment story
- Samantha Liu
- Associate secondment
"My work ranged from day-to-day contact with clients on PRC corporate deals to working with a team of lawyers on cross-border transactions"
Read about Samantha's secondment to Beijing
Brussels secondment story
- Belinda Oddy
- Trainee secondment
"Working just a few streets away from the Directorate General for Competition, really made me feel like I was in the thick of what was going on"
Read about Belinda's secondment to Brussels
Helsinki secondment story
- Matthew Gibson
- Trainee secondment
"Finland’s fascinating history is definitely an important factor in making my secondment thoroughly enjoyable"
Read about Matthew's secondment to Helsinki
Hong Kong secondment story
- Michael Binning
- Trainee secondment
"The chance to witness first-hand the growing investment into and out of China has been exciting"
Read about Michael's secondment to Hong Kong
Madrid secondment story
- Kate Logan
- Trainee secondment
"Despite their longer working days, madrileños (as the people of Madrid are known) certainly know how to enjoy life outside the office"
Read about Kate's secondment to Madrid
Milan secondment story
- Nicholas Warrillow
- Trainee secondment
"Producing high quality work is combined with a strikingly Italian relaxed and friendly attitude"
Read about Nicholas's secondment to Milan
Munich secondment story
- Anthony Doolittle
- Trainee secondment
"Most of my time has been spent on an international arbitration case, which included a three-day trip to meet our clients in Rotterdam"
Read about Anthony's secondment to Munich
New York secondment story
- Robyn Butler
- Trainee secondment
"The work-hard/play-hard attitude has made it easy to immerse myself in both the work and the social activities"
Read about Robyn's secondment to New York
Oslo secondment story
- Andrew Williams
- Trainee secondment
"I am currently in the Energy and Shipping group (a business sector that was completely new to me but is of great importance to Norway’s economy)"
Read about Andrew's secondment to Oslo
Paris secondment story
- Sophie Kitchener
- Trainee secondment
"I still can’t quite believe it when I catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower from the office window"
Read about Sophie's secondment to Paris
Stockholm secondment story
- Daniel Richardson
- Trainee secondment
"Stockholm is a vibrant, energetic city that seamlessly mixes antique charm with effortless chic"
Read about Daniel's secondment to Stockholm
Sydney secondment story
- Natalie Cooksey
- Trainee secondment
"There are lots of social events, and the firm's circus-themed Christmas party at the Hyde Park Barracks was definitely a highlight!"
Read about Natalie's secondment to Sydney
Tokyo secondment story
- Daniel Tan
- Trainee secondment
"Tokyo has regained much of its neon lights and franticness"
Read about Daniel's secondment to Tokyo
Frankfurt
- Bianca Venkata
- Trainee secondment
"I am currently involved in a high-profile insolvency dispute and a major international restructuring"
Read about Bianca's secondment to Frankfurt
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Secondment location map
Our trainees have the opportunity to go on secondment abroad during the second year of their training contract.
These secondments are either to one of our own offices or to one of the leading independent law firms we regularly work with.
Trainees have recently spent time in Amsterdam, Auckland, Barcelona, Brussels, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm and Sydney. Secondments typically last six months, except that trainees doing a seat in the Competition group have the opportunity to spend three months in Brussels.
We take care of all the practical arrangements for trainees going abroad including flights, accommodation and any necessary work permits. While on secondment trainees receive support from us and close contact with our London office is maintained. Secondees are allocated a supervisor in London with whom they can discuss their progress regularly.
Secondments provide a great opportunity to travel and experience different cultures and ways of working. They often lead to lasting professional relationships and friendships.
After qualification there are further opportunities to go on secondment - to clients, to law firms overseas or to one of our own offices.
Our International approach
Our approach places quality of advice and a long-standing, in-depth knowledge of the relevant jurisdiction at the heart of our international strategy.
Global reach
Working with law firms that are leaders in their jurisdictions enables us to provide clients with a “best of the best” global legal service.
