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Who we are
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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
Feature publication
Read the updated ACT Borrower's Guide to LMA Loan Documentation for Investment Grade Borrowers
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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
Key facts and figures
Offices
We have offices in London, Brussels, Hong Kong and Beijing. We also work closely with leading independent law firms around the world - these are our "Best Friends".
People
We have 117 partners and over 1,115 employees worldwide. Many of our people have spent their entire careers with us. Most of our partners joined as trainees and all worked as associates here before being elected to our partnership.
Search our partner biographies
Watch our videos to find out what it is really like to work here
Clients
We have clients throughout the world. They range from governments to entrepreneurs, from funds to leading banks, from retailers to entertainment companies and from diversified industrial conglomerates to Premier League football clubs.
Diversity
You will find people from a diverse range of religious, racial and social backgrounds at Slaughter and May. Among our lawyers, 24 nationalities and 61 different universities are represented.
Legal services
We have an extensive international practice providing a full range of legal services including 23 broad practice areas and 16 industry sectors.
League tables
We are the leading law firm for the largest UK public companies and top law firm for IPOs involving a European, Middle Eastern or African issuer.
Awards
We received the 'Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year UK' at the Finance Monthly Global Awards, 2013.
Rankings
According to Legal Week (November 2012), we "lead the City pack on client satisfaction".
Corporate responsibility
We are committed to acting responsibly and work hard to make a positive impact on the world around us. We provide long-term strategic support to a number of charities and local schools and are committed to reducing our carbon emissions.
History
Our firm was founded in 1889 by two young solicitors, William Capel Slaughter and William May.
Careers at Slaughter and May
Join us in providing a first-class legal service to an international client base.
Interactive office tour
Our London office provides the ideal working environment.
A distinctive culture
We achieve excellence through collective effort and a willingness to share expertise.