Herbert Smith Freehills LLP 2017/18

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP 2017/18

HSF GRADUATES UK

SEE OUR WORLD THROUGH OUR EYES

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CAREERS IN LAW BE A PART OF EVERYTHING

WELCOME TOOURWORLD

As a Herbert Smith Freehills trainee, you’ll be a part of everything. With 26 offices around the world, we can show you exactly what an elite global law firm has to offer, giving you the chance to work as part of an international team, on high-profile matters, for a range of exciting individuals and organisations. Our focus is on the future: the future needs of existing and new clients, the future of the legal market and investing in our future lawyers. That’s why we aim to attract the best talent from a broad range of backgrounds, ensuring we can maintain our position as a progressive, pioneering law firm. At Herbert Smith Freehills, you’ll be given the opportunity to develop the skills you need to help solve our clients’ complex challenges in pragmatic and innovative ways.

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PARTNERS

Mark Bardell

Catherine Howard

Rupert Lewis

GLOBAL LITIGATION FIRM OF THE YEAR WHO'SWHO LEGAL AWARDS 2016

THE AMERICAN LAWYER GLOBAL LEGAL AWARDS

GLOBAL M&A DEAL OF THE YEAR: UK (2016)

GLOBAL M&A DEAL OF THE YEAR: US (2017)

TOP 100 GRADUATE EMPLOYER INDEX 2017 No.47 THE TIMES

AVAILABLE TO TRAINEES EVERY SIX MONTHS INTERNATIONAL SECONDMENTS 22

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS

OF OUR TRAINEES GOON EITHER A CLIENT OR INTERNATIONAL SECONDMENT OVER 90%

ABILITY, MULTICULTURALISM, WOMEN LAWYERS, IRIS, FAMILY AND TRAINEE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

26 OFFICES 20 COUNTRIES GLOBAL HEADCOUNT 5,116

PROBONO CITIZENSHIP

TOTAL CASH POTENTIAL OF UP TO £90K UPON QUALIFICATION

£44K FIRST YEAR SALARY

£48K SECOND YEAR SALARY

21,736 HOURS OF ADVICE

TOP THREE LPC PERFORMERS RECEIVE £1,000 EACH

FEES AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS FOR GDL AND LPC

CONTENTS

EVERYTHING ABOUT US 04 Awards and recognition 05 Our expertise 06 Headline deals 10 Influencing the law 11 Pro bono & citizenship 12 Explore our world 14 Life at Herbert Smith Freehills 16 Reward and benefits EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU 20 Your route to qualification 22 First year activities 23 Vacation schemes MEET OUR PEOPLE 26 Rachel Lidgate 27 Ajay Malhotra 28 Naveen Kler 29 Scott Warin JOINOUR FIRM 32

What we’re looking for and how to apply

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Dates and deadlines

Making a great application

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EVERYTHING ABOUT US

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HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS

EVERYTHING ABOUT US Award-winning expertise. High-profile cases. An open, dynamic culture. Learn more about the way we work and the work we do.

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EVERYTHING ABOUT US

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

At Herbert Smith Freehills, we’re embracing a forward-thinking, international and inclusive approach to law. We want tomeet the challenges of an increasingly complex, unpredictable and fast-moving world. Our progressive ethos shapes every area of our firm, from the deals we make to the way we treat our people. It’s also why we’ve won over 200 awards across the globe for our specialised advice and transactions, as well as our pro bono and citizenship initiatives.

THREE PARTNERS YEAR 2017 OF THE

FIRM OF THE YEAR GLOBAL LITIGATION

No.25

STONEWALL TOP 100 EMPLOYER INDEX 2017

WHO'SWHO LEGAL AWARDS 2016

LAWYERSWEEKLY AWARDS

SOCIAL MOBILITY

INNOVATION WINNER LEGAL EDUCATION & TRAINING GROUP AWARDS 2017

EMPLOYER INDEX 2017 TOP25

*NUMBER 1 TRUSTED ADVISER FOR FTSE 100 COMPANIES

WINNER FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

RATE MY PLACEMENT

TRANSFORMING CULTURES

TOP 100

LAWYER AWARDS 2016

GENDER EQUALITY AWARDS 2016

2017

*Source: Lawyer.com 18 December 2015

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HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS

OUR EXPERTISE

Specialist knowledge. Global networks. A pioneering outlook. As one of the world’s most trusted and diverse law firms, we advise some of the biggest and most influential international organisations on ambitious, complex and wide-ranging projects. We’re recognised as a truly innovative practice in multiple service areas and sectors. Our clients choose us for their most important transactions, disputes and ventures because we understand them. Together, we’re delivering advanced, award-winning, insightful work on matters that will shape the future of the law.

OUR SERVICES

SECTORS WE WORK IN

• ALTERNATIVE LEGAL SERVICES • ANTI-BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION • BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS • CAPITAL MARKETS • COMPETITION, REGULATION AND TRADE • COMPLIANCE ADVISORY • CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING AND INVESTIGATIONS • CRISIS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT • CYBER SECURITY • >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40

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