As a trusted adviser to some of the largest global companies, we support our clients wherever they operate, bringing together the right expertise across jurisdictions, sectors and markets when needed. To do this, we have established long-standing relationships with leading law firms around the world, and we work with these, handpicked to meet the needs of each matter, to deliver seamless and integrated legal advice. 

For trainees, this means exposure to international work from an early stage. You will work with clients operating on a global stage and develop an understanding of the trends and issues shaping businesses around the world, helping you build commercial awareness and a broader perspective.  On average, we work with more than 200 law firms across 100 countries each year, so you will see first-hand how we collaborate with leading law firms across jurisdictions to help clients navigate opportunities and challenges wherever they arise. You’ll also gain insight into different markets, cultures and legal systems, while developing the judgement and adaptability our clients value.

Many of our trainees and associates also have the opportunity to work abroad, either in our offices or in one of our global relationship firms. We believe that our secondments are especially beneficial because they give our lawyers the chance to experience a working culture very different from our own. We also host an intake of secondees from our overseas relationship firms twice yearly in our London office, giving our own lawyers a chance to meet and work alongside peers from around the world on a day-to-day basis.

We also have Country Teams which trainees are invited to join, allowing exposure to country strategy, relationship development and a wider network within the firm.

On coordinating global relations: Ngozie Azu, special adviser - international law firm relationships