As a Magic Circle law firm, Slaughter and May is one of the most prestigious London-headquartered firms in the world. Known for their multi-specialist approach, Slaughter and May lawyers advise on high profile and ground-breaking international transactions and have an excellent and varied international client list. Although the firm does not have as many offices across the world compared to other firms, with offices in Beijing, Brussels, and Hong Kong, this does not mean that their work is any less international. Slaughter and May is particularly known for its extensive best-friend network, working with more than 300 law firms across the world annually to provide excellent localised expertise to its esteemed clients. 

Excelling in corporate and finance, these two practice areas are the heart of the firm. Its corporate team works with a range of UK, regional, and international clients in every sector, advising on a broad spectrum of corporate matters and leading on some of the most significant public and private transactions in the market. In addition to their transactional work, they provide general corporate and governance advice on the key issues facing modern corporations, collecting top-tier rankings annually. Moreover, their finance team is well known for their work on the most complex and innovative matters, including their work with the UK and several EU governments and central banks on their post-financial crisis resolution matters, on UK and EU bank structural reform, and, more recently, on Fintech, Brexit-related and COVID-19 related matters. Slaughter and May lawyers possess considerable specialist knowledge and experience in the sector, drawing on a broad skills base to provide innovative solutions to our banking and finance clients and support them in meeting the challenges facing the sector.

The firm prides itself on being different, as shown through its use of “and” rather than “&” like any other firm. Their client-focused approach means that clients are central to its culture; and a multi-disciplinary philosophy ensures that lawyers have a broad understanding of many legal areas and can offer not only depth of expertise but also breadth of experience and sound commercial judgement. Lastly, the firm’s lack of billable hours signifies that there is a less competitive atmosphere at the firm, opting for a more collegiate environment. 

Consistently ranked amongst the top for its excellence and praised by its clients for its quality of service on a diverse range of matters, Slaughter and May have always been a giant in the legal industry. For more detailed insights into their practice areas and initiatives, visit Slaughter and May’s official website, where comprehensive case studies and additional information on the firm can be found.