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Firm facts Flashcards

1
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how would the firm describe themselves?

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international, truly global firm

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how many offices and where is the largest?

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70
largest in London

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what are the top ranked practice areas internationally and then nationally?

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internationally - employment, RE and IT

nationally - CC, telecoms and private equity practice

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what percentage of deals are cross border?

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70%

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what industries do BM focus on?

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energy, mining, infrastructure
healthcare and life sciences
hotels, resorts and tourism
industrials, manufacturing and transportation

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what does the new London office represent?

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new era
layout to enhance collaboration
sustainability commitments ex//all electricity coming from renewable resources

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7
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how are BM being innovative?

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Reinvent project
SparkBeyond - child detention and new services for clients
AI Innovation award 2022 (for SparkBeyond)
Founding Partner of WEF Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (AI)

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what are some deals that BM have completed?

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Edwardian Group Ltd - Starwood Capital Group (10 hotels)
Shell - MIDEL and MIVOLT
Anantara the palm Dubai

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9
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what shows a culture of support?

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social events like monthly breakfasts
suprevisor bi-weekly check-ins
2 week induction training
100% retention rate of trainees from last cycle
PLUS commitment to diversity and inclusion ex//RISE mentoring program

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what are the key qualities they are looking for?

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go-getting
business-minded
collaborative
creative
unique
dynamic

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what is different about their VS?

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pro bono seat
exposure to cross-jurisdictional, international work

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what is BM’s people deal?

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key firm values:
client centric
one connected team
inclusive global citizens

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13
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what 4 things do the firm highlight as values?

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client service
inclusion
high performing individuals
global citizens

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what are notable awards BM have won?

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No1 law firm brand for past 12 years
won legal innovation awards for AI innovation with SparkBeyond

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how are BM taking steps to address ID&E?

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Baker Women
Partnering with clients on shared goals to deliver and attend seminars and networking events
attempts to help shape the industry

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what are the personal values they are looking for in applicants? x7

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digital mindset
grit
creative force
applied intellect
global citizens
academic/technical excellence
problem solving

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