Advised various entities in the Ineos group on their entry into a range of derivative transactions, including FX, interest rates and commodities hedging. independent thought and curiosity Applications open in November 2022 and more information can be found on our website https://www.slaughterandmay.com/careers/business-services/graduates. Consistently comes up with creative practical solutions to issues, and is highly effective in delivering them., I find the commercial pragmatism the most compelling reason to work with John Nevin and his team. Richard Swallow heads up the practice. ApplicationsWe have approximately 95 vacancies for trainee solicitors each year. The partner will be someone from a group outside of the seats you are due to sit in during your training contract, who will support you during your time as a trainee solicitor. Caroline Phillips also plays a key role in DCM transactions and handled a 500m bond issue by INEOS Quattro Finance. Advising abrdn on its acquisition of Interactive Investor. Our forward thinking, innovative approach to legal services complements the best in class advice on which our reputation is built. Excellent communication and draw out key points for non-specialists. The bench was further strengthened at partner level by the making up of Megan Sandler in May 2022. Their junior associates up to senior partners are consistently outstanding, more so than any other firm in the field. Another differentiating factor between Slaughter and its peers became apparent during one sources interview: One magic circle firm was clearly trying to find out little details about me and my life, but the interviewers here were more interested in my ability. With around 2,000 applications for 85 training contracts each year, getting into Slaughter is more competitive than getting a training contract at the majority of the other firms in our guide. We benefit from talented people who think differently and we strive to ensure that people feel comfortable about being themselves at work. We think that by broadening your training and experience, you will be a better lawyer. Challenging the way we work through open-mindedness, diversity and creativity can have an enormous impact on results for our clients, our efficiency, and our wellbeing. Slaughter and May is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Advised Reckitt Benckiser on the licensing of its infant nutrition brands as part of the divestment of its business in Asia. The freedom to choose your own direction and the autonomy this flexibility brings more than make up for it. What constitutes a late night depends on the department in disputes its 9pm but in financing its 7pm. Our deals often have a high risk, high reward nature to them and being able to distill down what the key issues are and mitigate against them requires sharp legal minds and experienced leadership., John Nevin has very deep expertise in the London property market, but is able to explain, in simple language, the key points and arguments. In a corporate group, for example, one month you could help guide a client through the defence of a hostile takeover and the next you could be advising that same client on a bond issue. Advised Vodafone and GSK on the European Commissions State aid investigation into the group financing exemption from the UKs CFC rules. The firm is a key adviser on UK public company debt issuance, though it is also increasingly active for underwriters. She has a very good commercial understanding of our needs and what she needs to focus on., Quality and depth of team. The firm's 'Virtual Insight Programme', which launches next week, on Forage, a digital education provider formerly known as InsideSherpa, will see users complete five tasks that simulate the. This way, people have everything to gain from being selfless. We think that by broadening your training and experience, you will be a better lawyer. Three key features of our approach differentiate us: our client focus, our multi-specialism and our international approach. Applications for both the training contract and work experience schemes at Slaughter and May begin with a straightforward online form, plus a CV and one-page covering letter. Our varied client list ranges from governments to entrepreneurs, from retailers to entertainment companies and from conglomerates to Premier League football clubs. My view of her: incisive mind, broad and relevant knowledge of the complexities of financial institutions who delivers prompt, succinct and actionable advice with a self-deprecating and understated manner. Advised Checkout.com on a range of regulatory, new product and territory initiatives across the UK and Europe. Authors: Advising Deutsche Bank against claims brought in the Commercial Court against various financial institutions by the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. I never had any reason to question his judgement, and that built trust., A collegiate, innovative and totally committed team. We bring you insights to help you navigate climate-related risks and opportunities. Advised rsted on its disposal to Norges Bank Investment Management of a 50% interest in the 752 MW Borssele 1 & 2 Offshore Wind Farm, the largest operational offshore wind farm in the Netherlands and the second largest operational offshore wind farm in the world. Advised the lenders to The Collective, a co-living business adversely effected by the pandemic, on contingency planning, documenting the provision of emergency liquidity funding, coordinating an accelerated M&A process, and, ultimately, the implementation of a lender-led security enforcement using a credit bid strategy. This is a people business and we work together in teams, sometimes under considerable pressure for lengthy periods. In the short term, this will enable you to make a more informed decision about which practice group you should join on qualification. When the chips are down they are ultimately the people you need to have on speed dial., The Slaughter & May team have a rare combination of technical excellence, market knowledge, strong negotiating capabilities and great people skills. Advised Just Group plc on its recent tender offer for its existing 9.375% Reset Perpetual Restricted Tier 1 Contingent Convertible Notes for cash, and the issuance of new 325m 5.000% Reset Perpetual Restricted Tier 1 Contingent Convertible Notes. If you'd like to check out Slaughter and May's current opportunities, visit their profile pagehere. Advised Masterworks in connection with the sale of Bavaria House, Appold Street, London EC1 to a private Chinese investment group. Great communication., Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, United States Ski and Snowboard Association, Consortium comprising Michael Andretti and others, We use Slaughter and May for all of our UK transactions because of their efficiency and thoroughness. Although we record time, we have no billing or time targets. We look for creative minds, people who think imaginatively, who approach problems from different angles. Advising Ultra Electronics Holdings on a recommended cash acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Ultra by Cobham Ultra Acquisitions Limited. Advised Derwent London on the 214.6m acquisition of two West End properties and the establishment of a new 120m property joint venture with Lazari Investments in relation to sites at Baker Street, London W1. They are a pleasure to work with and even in the most stressful time pressured environments always approach their work with complete professionalism and good humour., Nick Bonsall and the team truly stand out. Advised Fortress and Oppidum Bidco Limited on its offer for Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, at the time of going to press the largest UK private equity buy-out since KKRs offer for Boots in 2007. The contentious portion sees newbies handle internal investigations. Advised a client in relation to the mezzanine financing to Bricks Capital in connection with the completion and fit out by Bricks of a hotel at the Silverstone Grand Prix Park to be managed by Hilton Garden Inn. Our excellent and varied client list ranges from governments to entrepreneurs, from retailers to entertainment companies and from conglomerates to Premier League football clubs. regulations that may occur in The tasks were similar to what youd do in corporate, but less boring. Trainees also helped the department to launch a sanctions hub in response to sanctions issued by the UK government following Russias invasion of Ukraine. He is a great ally to have., The Slaughter and May team were absolute experts in tax litigation, but they were unique in how they brought a very focused and commercial approach as well as their expertise to this litigation. He is tireless in exploring every angle that might serve a clients commercial agenda., They need no introduction. She understood exactly what I needed and delivered on time, with a great quality product bravo!, Duncan Blaikie provides a really commercial focus and filters out the unnecessarily distracting components., Superb client service. Advised Oxford Nanopore Technologies on its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Understanding, anticipating and satisfying their individual legal needs is, for us, a priority. Our interviewees had been involved in the deal throughout different seats: We expose trainees to a very high quality of work, giving them an active role in transactions from an early stage, explained Robertson. There are usually around 25 students on each of the work experience schemes. Advising Illumina on its $8bn acquisition of Grail, the first case called in by the European Commission under its new Article 22 policy, including the Commissions Phase 2 review and the parallel application to the General Court to annul the Commissions decision. In the long term, it makes for a far more fulfilling career. commercial awareness You have to cover more ground. During the two-year training contract, trainees turn their hand to a broad range of work, taking an active role in four, five or six legal groups while sharing an office with a partner or experienced associate. We dont have set criteria demanding you have three As at A level,a source in recruitment says (the firm, rather vaguely, asks for 'good' A levels), but we do look for a strong 2:1 degree.Our trainee sources agreed that the Oxbridge influence is undeniable, but no one looks down on someone who hasn't gone to a top-ten uni.. In 2021 around 400 students were invited to an interview day, which included a written exercise, an interview with two partners, a chat with a trainee and a short interview with HR. Vastly experienced and unafraid to tell you what you need to hear. These included a big investigation into IT-related issues; a corporate governance review for a major public company - very interesting because we were looking at how the company functions and how to improve it; a rare gemstone sale; public and private mergers and acquisitions, including a reverse hostile takeover; and various share and asset sales. Diversity and Inclusion is an integral part of how we do things as a firm. The majority of our work is cross-border in nature and we work across the globe. He has a very pragmatic and result oriented approach that is essential to our work., Slaughters provide a professional, commercial and responsive service., They offer quick advice that is thoughtful and considers what the business is trying to achieve, not just the legal answer to the question., I can attest to the outstanding quality of the work produced by the team and to the legal technicity and reactivity of its members., Tom Vickers; Tim Newey; Josh Bauernfreund; Evelyn Fleming, The firm provides pragmatic advice on complex restructurings., They have excellent technical skills, a depth of expertise and experience across their team., The teams responsiveness, engagement and capability to handle a fast moving, complex matter was excellent., Ian Johnson is very calm and gives pragmatic advice on complex transactions., Ian Johnson has been a stellar support through a contentious and complex matter his robust and helpful commercial advice has been a valuable asset to the business., Seadrill New Finance Limited (now Paratus Energy Services Ltd.), We had excellent senior counsel on the matter too., Ed Fife is exceptional on the legal documentation but in addition his deep commercial understanding of transactions was such that rather than solely being our counsel, it felt as if we had another investment manager in the team too. Advised Aviva on the sale of its entire shareholding in Aviva Poland to Allianz for cash consideration of EUR 2.5 billion. Advising Jones Lang LaSalle on its new Docklands offices at 20 Water Street and advised on its new London headquarters at 1 Broadgate. "It was fascinating to work on a project where there was no precedent.. a willingness to take on responsibility Slaughter has been advising the latter on inquiries in Australia and South Africa, in addition to an inquiry launched by the European Commission into online advertising in the tech sector. Areas of, Partner; Damian is a partner in the Disputes and Investigations Group and, Partner; Isabel has a competition and regulatory practice and advises across a, Partner; Matthew is Head of our Debt Capital Markets practice. an interesting take on things Mike Corbett leads the team and is always available for important calls. This works because of the quality they have., Ewan Brown is great for difficult issues, and is quick to win the confidence of boards and senior stakeholders. Secondments are a great opportunity to further understand the ways in which law firms operate and how we support clients. How your legal advice sits within clients' business operations creates another intellectual hurdle - it's definitely not legal advice in a vacuum. Trainees at Slaughter and May benefit from the firm's unique approach to training. Many people believe that, at the highest end of commercial law, you can only be an expert in one very specific area. Complete understanding of us as an organisation, our ethos and mission. The 'open-door' policy is more than management-speak here, it genuinely exists. Our approach is shaped by the fundamental principle that complex transactions require first-class legal expertise rooted in a deep knowledge of local practice, procedures and culture. He has an excellent ability to plan a long-term strategy in long-running, complex litigation., All very versed and experienced in the field of competition litigation., Intellectually first rate, extremely hardworking and devoted to the highest levels of quality., Camilla Sanger: charming and shrewd. We put the needs of our clients centre stage and are client, rather than product, focused. Yes, but that's exactly what attracted me to the firm. Advised CM.com on the establishment of a stock borrowing facility in connection with a EUR100m convertible bond issuance. Advised Virgin Group in respect of the restructuring of the financial and leasehold liabilities of Virgin Actives Europe and APAC business, implemented by way of restructuring plans under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006. One trainee got to work on healthcare merger: It was a brand new test case that the European Commission was trialling. They pull in resources who have specific knowledge from within their team as required., Richard Keckzes very professional, knowledgeable and diligent. the ability to relate to others Advice is easy to understand and relevant for the business. I am constantly learning and the commercial context is always changing. This was highly beneficial when dealing with such a fiendishly complicated financing structure., They have been involved in top-notch deals., Richard Jones is a very technical and hand-ons partner. They are effective in their use of external subject matter specialists to provide additional depth when required, allowing them to expand their area of reach while maintaining incredibly high standards., The team bring a great understanding of the underlying industry and technology to their work; combined with first-rate legal advice and service., Rob Sumroy and Richard McDonnell are a highly efficient and dedicated unit that use precision and legal excellence to achieve extraordinary results for their clients., Their ability to understand complex matters and distil this down in a way that is understood and actionable is the best in the market., Rob Sumroy is an exceptional practitioner; he is extremely knowledgeable, available and personable., Always provides very commercial advice and in a timely manner., First-class team of talented individuals., Strong intellect, high integrity, demeanour of utmost confidence., Slaughter and May provide a high quality service. Full details of these opportunities can be found on our website. A pleasure to work with.. FEATURES What Slaughter and May's Latest Departure Means For its Future The exit to Weil Gotshal is viewed as a. Advising Google in relation to various investigations and market studies by the competition authorities in Europe (notably the EC, the UK CMA and the French Competition Authority), as well as globally (Japan, Australia, and South Africa) in relation to online platforms and digital advertising. It also has a growing commercial development practice. About half of the trainee solicitors we recruit studied law as undergraduates. From a client perspective, he is extremely straightforward to deal with, and has a very firm grasp of both the details and the strategic big picture. Overall, he is an excellent adviser., The team have been outstanding at taking on the task of assisting us with what is a very complicated set of executive incentive schemes and drawing up rules for the employee share scheme., Philip Linnard is very accommodating and gives us access to assistance at very short notice and sometimes based on pretty unrealistic timelines., The team approaches problems in a very pragmatic way, offering solutions that go beyond the basic legalities, providing value-added ideas to smooth issues out. He has a, Partner; Robert advises on a wide range of banking, finance and corporate, Partner; Charles advises sponsors, trustees and insurers on corporate pension plans. According to one trainee, we do the tricky work. Trainee recruitment partner Dominic Robertson elaborated on this by recounting a recent transaction the firm handled: We just finished the biggest deal the firm has had in the past few years - the GSK demerger. Makes my life easier., Always appear in control. The firm typically receives around 2,000 applications each year for up to 95 training contracts. Sandy Maudgil is our main contact. Pensions, employment and incentives is divided into you guessed it three subgroups. It means people have time to offer advice, which for a trainee is exceptionally good news. This is hard work but our lawyers say it makes for a far more fulfilling career. The system helps us to identify high potential candidates by putting applicants grades and achievements in the context of their social and educational background. We like people with: He also led his team and all our meetings by combining serious professionalism and his own deep expertise, with lightness of touch and humour empowering his younger colleagues and generating an atmosphere of excellent collaboration., Slaughter and May is able to offer a 360 degree service, with experts in every field of law in respect of which advice may be required in the context of regulatory investigations and corporate crime., Every individual at Slaughter and May is an excellent lawyer. Advising Schroders plc on its acquisition of a 75% stake in Greencoat Capital Holdings Limited, a specialist investment manager focussing on renewable energy investing, with 6.7 billion of assets under management at 30 November 2021. Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm advising on high-profile and groundbreaking transactions and disputes around the world. The majority of our work is cross-border in nature and we work across the globe. Our approach is shaped by the belief that complex, high-profile matters need first-class legal expertise and we can deliver that to clients wherever they need it. Here's an article on The Gateway's website about it. Advised ASOS on the employment and incentives aspects of its move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. All trainees spend at least two six-month seats in our market leading corporate, commercial and financing groups. Strategic advice to Zurich on a high-profile business interruption insurance FCA test case. Guy OKeefeand newly promoted partner Kevin Howes advised Cineworld Group plc on an issuance of $213m of convertible bonds that were privately placed with a select group of leading institutional investors. Slaughter and May is distinctly different. A world of difference There are clear differences between Slaughter and May and other global law firms. Proactive and collaborative. His, Partner; Hywel has advised on a wide range of corporate and commercial, Partner; Paul has a broad practice covering a range of corporate and, Partner; Alex advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions,, Senior Consultant; Steve, who qualified with Slaughter and May in 1975, acts, Partner; Jane is head of the real estate team. Advised the African Union on all aspects of its program required to procure Covid-19 vaccines, including the conception and establishment of novel contractual framework. It provides challenge and interest while allowing lawyers to develop deeper relationships with clients, because they get to know their businesses better. The answer to these questions is to leave the clocks outside. This commitment, combined with our in-depth knowledge and experience across their industries, allows us to deliver the highest level of service. His breadth of experience is unparalleled. It took up a lot of the first week, but since then I have worked on four matters, including a competition damages claim in the High Court. This commitment, combined with our in-depth knowledge and experience across their industries, allows us to deliver the highest level of service. There are five distinct differences that set us apart from other global law firms. Harry Hecht exceptionally competent and ego-free lawyer. Staffing always appropriate for the job at hand., One of this teams particular strengths is its ability to provide commercial and pragmatic advice that is tailored to its occupier client and their business requirements. Providing strategic advice to Zurich Insurance plc on high profile business interruption insurance FCA test case. We train each of our lawyers to be a multi-specialist, equipped to advise on a broad range of legal matters which at other firms would be handled by a number of different lawyers. Many people believe that, at the highest end of law, you can only be an expert in one very specific area. There are many benefits to broadening your horizons. Advising the Trustees of the BT Pension Scheme, Ford Pension Schemes and Marks and Spencer Pension Scheme in relation to their application for a judicial review of the UK Statistics Authoritys decision to align RPI with CPIH from 2030. Our multi-specialist approach enables us to advise you across all practice areas in relation to commercial contracts, and much of the work we do in this area is multi-national in nature. They are also a pleasure to deal with., Efstathios Michael is a truly class act he approaches even the most difficult, complex insurance and reinsurance disputes with good humour, excellent commercial judgement and an incisive legal mind. We have made long-term investments to help foster connections at all levels between our lawyers and those at our partner firms across the world: the level of communication and understanding runs deep. Advised Blackstones Tactical Opportunities business on the disposal of Beauparc Utilities to Macquarie Asset Management, via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6. Advised Legal & General Investment Management on all aspects of its regulated, enterprise-wide outsourcing to State Street in respect of its front office services, middle office services and technology solutions. Gave me as client the clarity and confidence to live free of anxiety as I always felt he would ensure we had the best legal brains preparing the best possible case, and because of his evident skill in ensuring very effective collaboration across the multitude of players involved internationally. Advised on the amendment of Paratus five legacy securitisations to reflect the transition from LIBOR to SONIA/SOFR, including the drafting of updated swap confirmations for various hedges. The individual lawyers work phenomenally hard and are able to deliver high-quality work product at short notice. In the long term, it makes for a far more fulfilling career. Peter Wickham: newly made partner and deservingly so., Slaughter and May has a legendary tax team with an excellent reputation spanning many decades., This is an exceptional team with outstanding legal ability and analysis and a huge range of experience of all areas of tax and industry., Unrivalled technical expertise, knowledge and confidence in backing own position., Always on and commitment to deliver results on time., A deep knowledge of tax and client care that is second to none: they leave me feeling I am in safe hands and even the most intractable problem can be resolved., Steve Edge is a living legend in the UK tax world. He is very reliable and a pleasure to work with., Richard Smith; Duncan Blaikie; Claire Jackson, Committed to client objectives. Advising Viridor on the feasibility and implementation of a group restructuring and disposals of certain assets and divisions, including the sale of its collections business and a number of recycling infrastructure assets to Biffa. We aim to employ the brightest minds regardless of what or where they studied. On smaller matters, newbies get to build a relationship with the associate theyre working with and play a more substantive role in matters: I got to act like an NQ, having direct communication with different people. One sources highlight was legal research: It means you can take a view on a legal point and people will listen to you. Unlike other departments, disputes assigns trainees not one but two supervisors. The relevant groups are then given a list of people interested in their group: Its then just a case of mutual interest and space. As an early stage biotech company focused on our science and drug development, they have been a trusted partner in helping us secure long-term productive partnerships with these third parties., Duncan Blaikie very responsive, we have valued his experience in helping us understand the longer term, commercial consequences of certain decisions and positions., Appeared to have resources to cover any questions or issues that popped up., David Ives was thorough, timely and always pleasant to deal with. What differentiates them from competitors is their innate ability to understand and analyse our business goals/needs and construct a way of realistic way to achieve them in a compliant and beneficial way for our customers, our business and our shareholders. These opportunities provide a forum for you to discuss your progress and how to develop your legal knowledge, skills and experience. Representing Credit Suisse in multiple claims arising from the $2bn tuna bond scandal. Late nights are, however, part and parcel of any training contract. This enables them to deliver innovative solutions to difficult problems by combining experience gained on one type of transaction to solve problems in another. Advised British Airways on a 2bn facility agreement with 80% UKEF guarantee; and a 1bn five year facility agreement. Lead partner Matthew Tobin who is 'able to provide solutions to unexpected challenges and is very responsive to queries', acted for AerCap Holdings N.V., the world's largest aircraft leasing company, in the establishment of a new EMTN programme that is nowlisted on the GEM market of Euronext Dublin. This comes with pros and cons. Advised SC Ventures, the innovation and ventures unit of Standard Chartered, on its partnership with BC Group, Asias leading digital asset company, to launch a cryptocurrency brokerage and exchange platform for institutional and corporate clients in the UK and Europe.
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