Slaughter and May

Question 1

Their way of working

Answer 1

Multi-specialists across a range of legal matters

Trainees work on a full range of transaction on which the group advises

Hard work - have to cover more ground

Question 2

Their international approach

Answer 2

Understand that complex transactions require top expertise rooted in a deep knowledge of local practice, procedures and culture

Only four offices - all the rest is ‘best friends’ network

Question 3

Their view on time

Answer 3

No billable hours or time targets - great ideas aren’t measured by clocks

Achieves better results - more collaborative, also ‘open-door’ policy

Question 4

Their people

Answer 4

Diversity of thought, perspective, and experience is invaluable in providing creative and cutting-edge advice to clients

Question 5

Their culture

Answer 5

Sense of belonging - many spend entire career with Slaughters

Lockstep partnership - working for mutual benefit

Not an LLP - partners have personal responsibility for the firm

Question 6

Training contract

Answer 6

Learning and Development department organises

Seating programme designed for individual preferences

Develops versatility and vision

Compulsory seats - Corporate and M&A, and Financing