Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (Europe)

Vault’s Verdict: Trainees are especially happy with their experiences at Debevoise, citing the “welcoming” culture, the “market-leading” salaries and the “rewarding” training. Lawyers express more mixed reactions, though they agree that the remuneration is “near the top of the market” and the hours no worse than the norm.

What Solicitors & Trainees Say

•  “Extremely happy at Debevoise. Simply do not want to ever leave. Great colleagues, great work, great pay.” – Associate

•  “The level of responsibility I have been given as a first-seat trainee is encouraging and rewarding. The workload can be heavy at times, but there is ample support in place, both administratively and in terms of the culture of the firm, which (perhaps partly as a result of the lockstep approach taken by the firm) is very much to assist colleagues who are in need of help.” – Trainee