Firm Facts Flashcards
what are the firms’ values?
culture, commitment, diversity
how have GT evidenced innovation?
innovative client strategies team (multi-disciplinary)
AI for due diligence
how have GT shown commitment to diversity?
Social, Racial and Economic Justice Plan initiative
GT DRIVES - social justice action academy
GT’s Women’s Initiative (affinity group)
what relationships do GT aim to have with clients?
open, collaborative and transparent relationships with clients
how would GT describe their advice?
custom and shareholder-led advice
uncompromising in quality
when was the London office founded?
2009 and NOT the product of a merger
what is GT known for? x3
being one of the largest global law firms
expanding practice to serve clients’ needs
access to vast resources but responsiveness and attentiveness of a boutique law firm
what are the key London practice areas?
M&A, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution
what are examples of complimentary strengths in other practice areas? x10
equity and debt capital markets
tax
fund structuring
finance
EU & Competition
Anti-Corruption
Employment
Environment
Health & Safety
IP
what are the band 2/tier 2 ranked practice areas? x5
corporate m&a - band and tier 2
civil fraud - band 2
transport rail - band 2
real estate funds/commercial investment - tier 2
what is the band 1 practice area?
banking and finance lower mid-market/borrowers
what sectors does the London office focus on?
pharma
chemical
real estate
financial institution
retail
comms
what are their clients like?
varied client base due to sector expertise
long-term relationships with clients
what has the firm revenue been like?
10th consecutive year of record revenue - $2.3bn spanning all global offices
what is an example of a corporate deal?
AstraZeneca AB continued advice on divestment of right - Europe and globally
what is an example of an energy and infrastructure deal - Associate interview?
(Hughes) Advising a global bank on the development of a new $1.5 billion blended finance platform to drive the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across India
what is an example of a capital markets deal - Shareholder interview?
(Mountain) represented 4 financial institutions/firms/banks in a $640m IPO of a bank on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
what is an example of a Real Estate deal - Shareholder interview?
(Fischer-Appelt) advised on securities law and tender offer rules which then created Europe’s third largest and Germany’s largest commercial RE company
who are some corporate clients?
Smiths group plc
AstraZeneca plc
what is an example of a TMT deal that shows the breadth of expertise?
Advised Meta on the renewal of several licensing arrangements, including agreements with Sony Music Publishing and Merlin
who is Gavin Costelloe?
Senior Associate
trained at the bar and SRA
white collar defence and investigations
who is Richard Hughes?
of counsel
used to be an associate
banking and financial services
ESG specialism
who is James Mountain?
shareholder
corporate/ capital markets transactions
5 law firms prior
who is Dorothee Fischer-Appelt?
shareholder
corporate and finance transactions/capital markets
qualified in NY and UK
expert - also giving lectures
what is the training like at the firm?
weekly training sessions with SH and SA
how many lawyers?
130 lawyers in London
how many law firms internationally?
47
Who did I hear speak about GT on the LC VLF, about what?
Matthew Bennet about the breadth of the work at the firm spanning multiple jurisdictions and areas of law
what are question for the firm?
How present are innovative client solutions and how often is tech incorporated?
how does the firm hope to remain ahead of tech expanding its reach even further?
what are questions for the shareholders?
how does being a shareholder differ to the traditional ‘partner’ route and how does this affect GT as a business?
do you remember the first time you advised a client or had a meeting 1-to-1? how has this changed and how have you altered your approach?
what key thing has kept you at the firm?
how has your role changed?
career highlights?
questions for associates?
how do you see your career progressing at the firm?
if you could improve one thing about the firm what would it be and why?
where has diversity been celebrated? (women)
GT WI’s review 2023 on the website and on YouTube
WinB forum
GT London fireside chat
why did the firm not complete a merger in 2016 with BLP?
decision that there was not enough common ground
highlights alignment of GT goals and specialisms
‘culture eats strategy for lunch’
not just growth for growths sake
did not want to dilute the culture or breadth of expertise
