Firm Facts

Question 1

what are the firms’ values?

Answer 1

culture, commitment, diversity

Question 2

how have GT evidenced innovation?

Answer 2

innovative client strategies team (multi-disciplinary)
AI for due diligence

Question 3

how have GT shown commitment to diversity?

Answer 3

Social, Racial and Economic Justice Plan initiative
GT DRIVES - social justice action academy
GT’s Women’s Initiative (affinity group)

Question 4

what relationships do GT aim to have with clients?

Answer 4

open, collaborative and transparent relationships with clients

Question 5

how would GT describe their advice?

Answer 5

custom and shareholder-led advice
uncompromising in quality

Question 6

when was the London office founded?

Answer 6

2009 and NOT the product of a merger

Question 7

what is GT known for? x3

Answer 7

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

Question 8

what are the key London practice areas?

Answer 8

M&A, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution

Question 9

what are examples of complimentary strengths in other practice areas? x10

Answer 9

equity and debt capital markets
tax
fund structuring
finance
EU & Competition
Anti-Corruption
Employment
Environment
Health & Safety
IP

Question 10

what are the band 2/tier 2 ranked practice areas? x5

Answer 10

corporate m&a - band and tier 2
civil fraud - band 2
transport rail - band 2
real estate funds/commercial investment - tier 2

Question 11

what is the band 1 practice area?

Answer 11

banking and finance lower mid-market/borrowers

Question 12

what sectors does the London office focus on?

Answer 12

pharma
chemical
real estate
financial institution
retail
comms

Question 13

what are their clients like?

Answer 13

varied client base due to sector expertise
long-term relationships with clients

Question 14

what has the firm revenue been like?

Answer 14

10th consecutive year of record revenue - $2.3bn spanning all global offices

Question 15

what is an example of a corporate deal?

Answer 15

AstraZeneca AB continued advice on divestment of right - Europe and globally

Question 16

what is an example of an energy and infrastructure deal - Associate interview?

Answer 16

(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

Question 17

what is an example of a capital markets deal - Shareholder interview?

Answer 17

(Mountain) represented 4 financial institutions/firms/banks in a $640m IPO of a bank on the Warsaw Stock Exchange

Question 18

what is an example of a Real Estate deal - Shareholder interview?

Answer 18

(Fischer-Appelt) advised on securities law and tender offer rules which then created Europe’s third largest and Germany’s largest commercial RE company

Question 19

who are some corporate clients?

Answer 19

Smiths group plc
AstraZeneca plc

Question 20

what is an example of a TMT deal that shows the breadth of expertise?

Answer 20

Advised Meta on the renewal of several licensing arrangements, including agreements with Sony Music Publishing and Merlin

Question 21

who is Gavin Costelloe?

Answer 21

Senior Associate
trained at the bar and SRA
white collar defence and investigations

Question 22

who is Richard Hughes?

Answer 22

of counsel
used to be an associate
banking and financial services
ESG specialism

Question 23

who is James Mountain?

Answer 23

shareholder
corporate/ capital markets transactions
5 law firms prior

Question 24

who is Dorothee Fischer-Appelt?

Answer 24

shareholder
corporate and finance transactions/capital markets
qualified in NY and UK
expert - also giving lectures

Question 25

what is the training like at the firm?

Answer 25

weekly training sessions with SH and SA

Question 26

how many lawyers?

Answer 26

130 lawyers in London

Question 27

how many law firms internationally?

Answer 27

47

Question 28

Who did I hear speak about GT on the LC VLF, about what?

Answer 28

Matthew Bennet about the breadth of the work at the firm spanning multiple jurisdictions and areas of law

Question 29

what are question for the firm?

Answer 29

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?

Question 30

what are questions for the shareholders?

Answer 30

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?

Question 31

questions for associates?

Answer 31

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?

Question 32

where has diversity been celebrated? (women)

Answer 32

GT WI’s review 2023 on the website and on YouTube
WinB forum
GT London fireside chat

Question 33

why did the firm not complete a merger in 2016 with BLP?

Answer 33

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