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Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP

Also Known As: Berwin Leighton Paisner, Berwin Leighton, BLP
Law Firms

VAULT RANKINGS 2012



GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
8 offices
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THE BUZZ…

•  “Modern”
•  “Conservative”

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Vault's Scoop

Uppers

•  Good-quality work
•  “Extremely friendly atmosphere”
•  “Not a strong face-time culture”

Downers

•  “Sometimes long hours”
•  Could do with more support staff
•  “Running between our two buildings when it’s raining!”

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ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

Well known for its leading real estate practice, Berwin Leighton Paisner is also prominent in corporate and finance, and boasts strong teams in tax and dispute resolution. A regular winner of the legal media’s “Law Firm of the Year” award (the firm has claimed the title from both The Lawyer and Legal Week), BLP also has a reputation as a great place to work. Some of the firm’s best-known clients include Barclays, Hermes Real Estate, ING International, Lockheed Martin, Tesco and The Financial Times.

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Berwin Leighton Paisner SALARIES


Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP salary & compensation reviews include all signing and year-end bonuses, vacation time and other perks and reimbursements that make up total compensation.

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Berwin Leighton Paisner SURVEY SAYS


Vault’s Verdict: Despite a slight cloud cast over the firm’s culture by the “push to win more ’Magic Circle’ work”, trainees still enjoy BLP’s friendly, social atmosphere. (“Having a sense of humour is crucial!” adds one insider.) Trainees also appreciate the varied, interesting work, although a few second-years would like a little more challenge.

Life as a trainee

•  “I feel I am given interesting and varied work, with a good level of responsibility, and I have direct contact with both partners and clients.” – Trainee

•  “The firm has a great atmosphere and is managing to maintain its friendly approach despite the push to win more ’magic circle’ work.” – Trainee

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Tips from the inside

Vault’s Verdict: To land a training contract at this firm, you’ll need to go through “quite a stringent process”. Be prepared to explain not only why you are drawn to BLP but also why the firm should be attracted to you.


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