Jones Day (Europe)

Vault’s Verdict: Insiders enjoy the informal culture and social scene, and they appreciate the “luxury” of having their own offices; but the partnership’s “opacity”, especially with regard to remuneration, has clearly affected morale.

A lawyer’s life

•  “Colleagues in the London office are a real pleasure to work with (on the whole). However, the lack of transparency and communications regarding any decisions and the treatment suffered at the hands of the US make it a rather depressing place to work at the moment.” – Associate

•  “Lawyers do socialise together, but there is no pressure to do so. Great place to work—good mix of professionalism and informality.” – Associate