This level of insight can make an enormous difference for both parties and will help you play a guiding role in changing commercial and legal times. Our lawyers are multi-specialist, equipped to handle a broad range of matters. Very responsive., Team collaborates well gives practical litigation advice and is efficient., Efstathios Michael smart and practical litigator who is delightful to work with., Jono Clark; James Stacey; Damian Taylor; Camilla Sanger all top performers, clever, and great to work with, Virgin America TM Limited and Virgin Enterprises Limited, Dan Schaffer; Edward Coles; Rachel Hunter, The team is extremely responsive and very personable, making them (from a client perspective) a pleasure to deal with. My supervisor, the client's General Counsel and the barrister were discussing elements of case law to support our argument - I really appreciated being involved in that. Great at remembering detail, and is a genuine pleasure to deal with., Dan Schaffer and Isobel Carruthers have very good commercial ideology on the needs of the client., Colgate Palmolive (UK) Pension Plan (Trustees), Railways Pension Trustee Company (Trustee of Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) and other legacy railways related pension schemes), Tata Steel UK (British Steel Pension Scheme), Robert Byk; Ed Fife; Guy OKeefe; Caroline Phillips; Richard Jones; Azadeh Nassiri; Susan Hughes; Samay Shah; Claire Cooke; Charlie McGarel-Groves, The service was second to none the advice was on point, commercial and responsive., The team has high levels of professionalism, excellent market knowledge and appreciation for clients commercial position in addition to legal perspective., Depth and breadth of knowledge right across the discipline with the ability to leverage the wide range of transactions undertaken to deliver on market commercial transactions., Pragmatic and commercial with the ability to articulate complex legal points in a way non-legal people can understand., Philip Snell provides helpful, frank and effective advice that allows us to progress issues., Caroline Phillips industry knowledge, including upcoming developments really sets her apart. Advised Reckitt Benckiser on the licensing of its infant nutrition brands as part of the divestment of its business in Asia. I probably worked on at least ten throughout the seat, all very different in nature. Advised Legal & General Investment Management on all aspects of its regulated, enterprise-wide outsourcing to State Street in respect of its front office services, middle office services and technology solutions. Chambers Student, the students companion to the legal profession, gives the truth about law firms and the Bar. Our work is international and cross-border in nature; we go where our clients go. Advising John Wood Group plc in relation to successful resolution of an investigation by the SFO into alleged bribery. Work Experience OpportunitiesWe offer open days, workshops and work experience schemes to enable you to gain an insight into life as a commercial lawyer. In a corporate group, for example, one month you could help guide a client through the defence of a hostile takeover and the next you could be advising that same client on an equity issue. They are also a pleasure to deal with., Efstathios Michael is a truly class act he approaches even the most difficult, complex insurance and reinsurance disputes with good humour, excellent commercial judgement and an incisive legal mind. With Corporate being a central part of the firm, you get involved with many of the other legal groups in different practice areas. His knowledge of the transactions, our sector, but also our specific business is incredible. My view of her: incisive mind, broad and relevant knowledge of the complexities of financial institutions who delivers prompt, succinct and actionable advice with a self-deprecating and understated manner. Representing Credit Suisse in multiple claims arising from the $2bn tuna bond scandal. Through the breadth and depth of their collective expertise and experience, we offer our clients an outstanding service, Sustainability and Climate Change Resources. They have a seemingly endless conveyor belt of excellent associates who complement the market-leading knowledge and gravitas of the senior partners., They know the law back to front. You have to cover more ground. Diversity of thought, perspective and experience is invaluable in providing creative and cutting-edge advice to our clients, and it also fosters an open-minded and varied work environment. The differentiator is that they dont just tell you the law, they can tell you how regulators and market players will behave in practice. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any project moving forward.. David Thomas. He is very good at tailoring his advice to the particular situation and is a very good listener. Slaughter and May lawyers are 'multi-specialist', which means that there is a huge variety in the work we do, and there isn't a 'typical day.' A lot of the matters I am working on are in the Energy sector; given the turbulence in the sector, clients need our advice, particularly with respect to project financing. Equally, we are not forced to live under the stress of finding someone to bill for a set number of hours a day. Many people believe that, at the highest end of commercial law, you can only be an expert in one very specific area. It means people have time to offer advice, which for a trainee is exceptionally good news. In dispute resolution, you could attend a hearing on a civil litigation matter in the morning, then meet a client to prepare for a mediation that afternoon. The firm also runs a week-long scheme at Easter for first year law students, three first year open days for law and non-law students, and a 2-day winter workshop in December for non-law finalists and graduates. Advising on high-profile and often landmark international transactions. The strength of our practice is reflected in the multi-jurisdictional nature of our work and our international client base. All trainees spend at least two six-month seats in our market leading corporate, commercial and financing groups. Successfully defending British American Tobacco plc against the SFOs long running investigation of suspicions of corruption by bat plc, its subsidiaries and associated persons. He learned his craft from people who were practicingwhen corporation tax and capital gains tax were introduced in 1965. Sandy Maudgil is our main contact. Trusted by more than two thirds of the FTSE 100, Slaughter and May remains the preeminent public company advisor for premium deals, acting on impressive array of divestitures, acquisitions, de-mergers, and buyouts - both domestic and international in nature. As with disputes, trainees get two supervisors in this seat: Youre usually assigned people with different specialties so that youre exposed to different areas of work. Trainees had been involved in pensions support work by reviewing employment contracts and taking the first crack at drafting documents and letters of advice for corporate transactions. This versatility enables us to field fewer people for each matter, which gives clients a single point of contact with whom they can build a close working relationship. His, Partner; Hywel has advised on a wide range of corporate and commercial, Partner; Paul has a broad practice covering a range of corporate and, Partner; Alex advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions,, Senior Consultant; Steve, who qualified with Slaughter and May in 1975, acts, Partner; Jane is head of the real estate team. At Slaughter and May we also take a different approach to time; there are no set billing or time targets. Although we record time, we have no billing or time targets. Advised Shell plc on the simplification of its existing share structure. He has, Partner; Caroline has a broad international practice covering banking, capital markets, securitisation,, Partner; Jan is Head of our Financial Regulation Group and co-Head of, Partner; Dominic advises a wide range of businesses on all areas of, Partner; Andy was Head of our Corporate and M&A Practice from 2014, Partner; Camilla has a wide experience of handling complex and substantial disputes, Partner; Dan is a partner in our Pensions Employment & Incentives Group., Partner; Samay has a broad financing practice covering acquisition finance, general bank, Partner; Richard is co-head of our Corporate and M&A Group. The group has a number of household names on its books including British Airways, Booking.com, Royal Dutch Shell and Google. ApplicationsWe have approximately 95 vacancies for trainee solicitors each year. In order to offer the best possible service for our clients, we harness the latest market developments in legal technology and innovation. Advised A.S. Roma and its owners, the Friedkin Family, on the appointment of Jos Mourinho as new head coach. Our lawyers are multi-specialist, equipped to handle a broad range of matters. She has a very good commercial understanding of our needs and what she needs to focus on., Quality and depth of team. A world of differenceThere are clear differences between Slaughter and May and other global law firms. Highly experienced in the biggest and most difficult transactions. The firm typically receives around 2,000 applications each year for up to 95 training contracts. Advised EDF Energy on its arrangements with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the Nuclear Liabilities Fund relating to the decommissioning of eight nuclear power stations in the UK. Subject to gaining some contentious experience, they choose how to spend the remaining time. Richard is a clear and confident communicator and gets the best out of his team, by delegating effectively whilst exercising supervisory control., Deborah Finkler is hugely experienced and provides great strategic insight for the conduct of banking litigation., Holistic, qualified and value adding advice. He has extensive experience, Partner; Phil Linnard has been a partner since 2017, and advises across, Partner; Bertrand is Co-Chair of the Competition Group globally and works in, Partner; Victoria has a broad corporate practice and advises on all forms, Partner; Jonathan is head of one of our corporate groups and our, Partner; Sandeep advises on a broad variety of pensions and employment-related matters., Partner; Charlie advises public and private institutions, corporates and sponsors on a, Partner; Efstathios is a partner with a broad-ranging international commercial litigation (including, Partner; Gareths practice covers all direct taxes, stamp duties and value added, Partner; Oly is a member of our infrastructure, energy and natural resources, Partner; Paul has a wide range of corporate and commercial experience. For over 25, Partner; Rebecca is Head of our Equity Capital Markets practice and Co-Head, Partner; Padraig has been a partner at the firm since 2001. Slaughter and May is advising Deutsche Bank on its recommended cash offer for Numis Corporation Plc, Slaughter and May advised Water Plus on the refinancing of its receivables finance facility and revolving credit facilities, Slaughter and May is advising V Sports SCS on their acquisition of shares in Vitoria Sprt Clube, Slaughter and May announces latest Fast Forward Climate Tech cohort, Benita Yu named Dealmaker of the Year and Natalie Yeung named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year at ALB Women in Law Awards 2023, Modern Slavery Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement, Go to Financial Regulation Weekly Bulletin, Go to Sustainability and Climate Change Resources. energy, spark and commitment independent thought and curiosity The majority of our work is cross-border in nature and we work across the globe. The highest accolades go its banking and finance, competition, corporate/M&A, financial crime, insurance, tax and international arbitration practices. You will be asked to provide some personal details (including a full breakdown of all your examination results) and to attach your cover letter and CV. On smaller matters, newbies get to build a relationship with the associate theyre working with and play a more substantive role in matters: I got to act like an NQ, having direct communication with different people. One sources highlight was legal research: It means you can take a view on a legal point and people will listen to you. Unlike other departments, disputes assigns trainees not one but two supervisors. Their openness to input from the client and to leverage any insights the client can add 3. overview to Blockchain laws and regulations that may occur in The team is very good at identifying potential issues and liabilities which it then protects its clients against with robust drafting., Richard Swallow; Jonathan Cotton; Ewan Brown, Holly Ware; Jonathan Clark; James Stacey; Gayathri Kamalanathan; Ella Williams, Three factors : 1. Advised Therme in connection with the UKs first city-based wellbeing resort in Manchesters Trafford City. Deborah Finkler; Camilla Sanger; Richard Jeens; Ewan Brown; Jonathan Clark; Camilla Sanger; Peter Wickham; Gayathri Kamalanathan; The banking litigation team at Slaughter and May has strength in depth at all levels. Of course. This is something uniquely well down by Slaughter and May in my experience., Nick Bonsall is exceptionally friendly and approachable; very strong on regulatory matters. Through the breadth and depth of their collective expertise and experience, we offer our clients an outstanding service Insights Hub Advised Fortress and Oppidum Bidco Limited on its offer for Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC in the largest UK private equity buy-out since KKRs offer for Boots in 2007. They are a pleasure to work with and even in the most stressful time pressured environments always approach their work with complete professionalism and good humour., Nick Bonsall and the team truly stand out. International secondments are restarting since COVID-19. You will also have the opportunity to experience these disciplines from the point of view of a client and our lawyers through the various secondments available. The impact that has on the legal skills you need to employ is fascinating. Our approach is shaped by the belief that complex, high-profile matters need first-class legal expertise and we can deliver that to clients wherever they need it. Places like New York, Germany, Sydney, Spain and Hong Kong all come up. Welcome to Slaughter and May Regulating AI series Read our insights on AI across various topics People Our people are among the brightest legal minds in the world - many are leaders in their fields. High quality subject matter experts at every level of the firm. Our excellent and varied client list ranges from governments to entrepreneurs, from retailers to entertainment companies and from conglomerates to Premier League football clubs. Charles Cameron very client focussed, committed and commercial. They understand our needs, always respond in a timely fashion and sometimes refer us to other helpful contact in other jurisdictions., An excellent real estate team with significant experience of acting for tenants on major lettings and complex pre-let developments in London., John Nevin and Simon Bartle are an excellent team who compliment each other extremely well in their advice to clients., The team are the most commercially-minded occupier team I have dealt with in the UK market. Slaughter and May has a global reputation for providing outstanding legal services. If trainees are sitting in corporate during a particularly busy time they can expect to finish around 11pm: It can be annoying if someone gives you a massive task at 5 oclock on a Friday night, just as youre about to log off., "The firm wants to stay away from the always-online culture. Our varied client list ranges from governments to entrepreneurs, from retailers to entertainment companies and from conglomerates to Premier League football clubs. We advise on high-profile and often landmark international transactions. Advised Derwent London on the 214.6m acquisition of two West End properties and the establishment of a new 120m property joint venture with Lazari Investments in relation to sites at Baker Street, London W1. Advising First MTR South Western Trains Limited in respect of proposed collective proceedings brought before the Competition Appeal Tribunal under s. 47B of the Competition Act 1998. Slaughter and May lawyers are multi-specialist, which means that there is huge variety in the work we do and there isn't a typical day. The firm is a trusted adviser to some of the largest companies in the world, advising on complex cross-border deals every single day. Defending BHP Group against claims involving over 200,000 claimants arising out of the collapse of the Fundo dam in Brazil. I am extremely comfortable putting him in front of my Board of Directors to explain tricky issues and ECM processes., Ewan Brown; Holly Ware; Jonathan Cotton; Deborah Finkler; Jonathan Clark; Gayathri Kamalanathan, Very strong individuals, and an exceptional ability to scale teams up and down to fit the volume of work required. Key strength is the extremely high quality of the lawyers., Jonathan Cotton is excellent. Whilst the work here is less document-heavy than in disputes, insiders warned us that verification is soul-destroying, and theres lots of that at trainee level. The good news is trainees have more responsibility than in disputes: I ran data rooms and attended calls with clients so I felt more involved in the work. Clients include Vodafone, General Electric, Burberry and Shell. Instead of repeating the same type of transaction many times over, you will develop profound relationships with clients that are enriched over time as you get to know their businesses better. A great team player., The practice remains unique in the breadth of experience of the team and their ability to cover such a broad range of issues. We need individuals with energy and spark who can relate to those around them. We are a full service law firm to corporate clients and have leading practitioners across a wide range of practice areas including Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Commercial, Financing, Tax, Competition, Disputes and Investigations, Real Estate, Pensions and Employment, Financial Regulation, Information Technology and Intellectual Property. All the firms we work with across the world (including our European 'Best Friends'have a reputation for excellence and independence that matches our own. This greatly contributes to them being able to communicate effectively with us. The Big Interview: Steve Cooke, Slaughter and May's senior partner. Advising Everton on the development of its new 52,000-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and also on the future redevelopment of Goodison Park. ", The good news is that with chunky hours comes a chunky salary: NQ pay at Slaughter is right in the middle of that at other magic circle firms. There are many benefits to broadening your horizons. In the long term, it makes for a far more fulfilling career. He also led his team and all our meetings by combining serious professionalism and his own deep expertise, with lightness of touch and humour empowering his younger colleagues and generating an atmosphere of excellent collaboration., Slaughter and May is able to offer a 360 degree service, with experts in every field of law in respect of which advice may be required in the context of regulatory investigations and corporate crime., Every individual at Slaughter and May is an excellent lawyer. How do you create an environment in which the quality of the work takes precedence over how long it takes? Among us you will find historians, biologists, linguists, psychologists, chemists, musicians and many others. thegatewayonline.com Multi-talented lawyers Secondments are a great opportunity to further understand the ways in which law firms operate and how we support clients. Jonathan Cotton exceptionally bright, yet practical and pragmatic. Practical advice. We believe that it is our ability to build collaborative and diverse teams that helps us to succeed. A world of difference There are clear differences between Slaughter and May and other global law firms. Trainees at Slaughter and May benefit from the firm's unique approach to training. He headed, Partner; Michael is the Co-Head of our Infrastructure & Energy Group (I&E)., Partner; Jonny is Co-Head of our Global Investigations Group. We value diversity and individuality very highly different perspectives are crucial when it comes to providing innovative advice. Our approach is shaped by the belief that complex, high-profile matters need first-class legal expertise and we can deliver that to clients wherever they need it. What do we look for?Our trainees come from a range of universities it is the quality of the candidate, not the university that is important to us. You don't need to have studied law to join us. Advised Everton FC on securing planning permission, listed building consents, marine licenses, harbour approvals and environmental permits for its construction of a new 52,000 seat football stadium within the Port of Liverpool World Heritage Site. Whos there? They are involved in the cases which are driving them. Richard Swallow heads up the practice. Advising Therme Group on its Therme Manchester development, a major new wellbeing resort at Manchesters Trafford City. We think that by broadening your training and experience, you will be a better lawyer. We don't necessarily bill our clients by the hour either we're flexible on that too, which allows us to bill for the value we bring if it is appropriate. With such a strong cocktail of practice areas, trainees were drawn to the firms multi-specialist approach: It sounds gimmicky, but the opportunity to do such a broad range of work as a trainee is invaluable. The firm has been taking stock since the pandemic and has decided it wants to stay away from the always-online culture, explained one source, adding: Given how hot the legal market is, Slaughter is trying to differentiate itself by having a more balanced approach to working life., However, when we asked trainees which factor would be the most important in any future career move, the most common answer was to have a better work/life balance. The team has been working with Royal Mail on the establishment of its proposed collective money purchase scheme. Our approach is shaped by the fundamental principle that complex transactions require first-class legal expertise rooted in a deep knowledge of local practice, procedures and culture. Excellent client service., John Niven is personable, hugely knowledgeable, commercially astute, a joy to work with., The team is extremely clear, accurate and responsive., Simon Bartle is very efficient and effective.. There are usually around 25 students on each of the work experience schemes. In the short term, this will enable you to make a more informed decision about which practice group you should join on qualification. There are many benefits to broadening your horizons.
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