LawFuel says – Generally favourable comments from those who have (or do) work at Hall & Wilcox, which is a firm that adopts a positive and resourceful attitude towards advancement, with an overall friendly culture and a strong client-base providing quality work flow. Hall & Wilcox say – “We have experience significant growth in […]
About Corrs Chambers – An old line firm but growing with some innovative practices, the firm generally pays in line with most of its ilk, but provides some top level work experience, albeit occasionally requiring greater employee engagement. Corrs Chambers say – “The next five years at Corrs promise to be the most exciting in
About King & Wood Mallesons – The Hong Kong-based KWM is another work hard, long hours operation but with a culture that has generally provided some good reviews from staff in terms of work quality, environment and (generally) pay and conditions. King & Wood Mallesons say – “Our belief in the power of together delivers
The gender equality issue can be solved by having men ‘step up,’ says UK Law Society president Christina Blacklaws, who says the current state of affairs is deplorable. Speaking to the Guardian, Ms Blacklaws, 53, who previously ran her own firm said “we need men to step up and take responsibility”, saying they are a
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With 68th office opening, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani expands reach, services to every state Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) has opened its 68th office, creating the world’s first 50-state law firm. Name partner Miles Scully heralded the move as a game-changing moment in the legal services industry. “As the first and only law firm to
About Sparke Helmore – With over 800 lawyers and a strong reputation for its work, Sparke Helmore has been highly regarded by many who work for it, despite the growing intensity of competition from the global rivals that have arrived on the Australian legal scene. What Sparke Helmore say – “Sparke Helmore Lawyers has a
LawFuel says – Any firm generating the massive revenues that Norton Rose does have mixed ‘reviews’ from lawyers and certainly Norton Rose is no exception. The work can be intense, interesting, demanding as with any firm, but some issues regarding the ‘salt mine’ culture create doubts for some. Norton Rose says – “It is for
About Clayton Utz – Clayton Utz is headquartered in Sydney. Established in 1833, it is a member of what was known as the Big Six of Australian law firms. With annual revenue in excess of $436 million, 175 partners and over 1,200 personnel in six offices, it is one of the largest law firms solely based in Australia What
About Slaughter and May – A powerhouse firm, Slaughter and May is able to recruit widely and does so based on its view that it is firmly a meritocracy seeking to build upon its global reputation a a major force in the legal market. Largely the firm’s claims for being collegial and inclusive is correct
LawFuel says – Tompkins Wake is another firm that is expanding its footprint, with a growing Auckland office, but trying hard to also retain its smaller firm culture and feel. Generally well liked by staff and alumni alike, the firm is one to consider in the second tier Big Law group. Tompkins Wake says –
