What law firm does not belong to the magic circle?

Among the large firms not included in the term are Herbert Smith Freehills, Hogan Lovells, Norton Rose Fulbright and Stephenson Harwood, which are less profitable.

Is Bclp Silver Circle?

* City firm SJ Berwin was previously considered one of the silver circle. In 2013 it became part of King & Wood Mallesons following a merger and went into administration in 2016. Pre-merger BCLP (Berwin Leighton Paisner) is next, at 19, with less than a third the revenue of Herbert Smith Freehills.

Is Hogan Lovells magic circle?

Although a rather old-fashioned term, the phrase ‘the Magic Circle’ has only been used since the late 1990s; before then, the prestigious law firms were called the “Club of Nine”, and included Lovells (now Hogan Lovells), Norton Rose (now Norton Rose Fulbright), Herbert Smith (now Herbert Smith Freehills) and …

How many trainees do Ashurst take?

40 trainees
Back in its recently refurbished London Fruit and Wool Exchange office, and now home to the firm’s newly-appointed global chair, Karen Davies, Ashurst takes on around 40 trainees each year.

Is Baker McKenzie a good firm?

Since 2010, Baker McKenzie has been recognized as the top law firm in the world for multinational M&As. In 2019, Baker McKenzie achieved a record revenue of US$2.92 billion, an increase in revenue of 40\% since 2010.

Who are Ashursts clients?

Clients include the European Investment Bank, China General Nuclear Power Group and Japan Bank for International Cooperation. The firm also handles matters closer to home, advising the UK government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on the landmark £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel project.

Is Freshfields a magic circle firm?

In the world of Commercial Law, you will often hear talk of ‘Magic Circle’ firms. This is an informal term used to describe what are generally regarded as the five leading UK-headquartered law firms, namely Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Linklaters and Slaughter and May.

Do Ashurst recruit on a rolling basis?

The scheme will take place between 6 December 2021 and 10 December 2021. We do not recruit on a rolling basis and instead look at all applications once our recruitment window closes.

What are DLA Piper known for?

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world.

What is it like working at Baker McKenzie?

An all round wonderful place to work. I felt the leadership was ethical and strong, and very supportive to the employees needs. They were all very friendly and it was a lovely working environment.