Herbert Smith LLP
VAULT RANKINGS 2012
Headquarters: London,
United Kingdom
33 offices
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• “Red meat litigation”
• “Feisty”
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Uppers
• “The standard of lawyers we have here is second to none”
• “Magic Circle salary and clients, but Silver Circle hours!”
• Relatively laid-back environment with “fantastic” people
Downers
• “Sometimes the hours, but that is par for the course”
• “Inevitable tedious tasks that are occasionally necessary”
• “Canteen food is terrible”
ABOUT THIS COMPANY:
When it comes to commercial litigation, it doesn’t get much better than Herbert Smith. Widely regarded as the top among contentious practices, the City big-leaguer also regularly wins roles on some of the biggest corporate deals around, and it has developed its restructuring practice into a top-notch group, handling such large-scale matters as the Oilexco insolvency and the Yell restructuring project.
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Vault’s Verdict: Insiders note that Herbert Smith’s application procedures have changed from a fairly straightforward online form and interview, to a more layered process involving “numeracy and reasoning tests” and a case study as part of an assessment day. Nevertheless, the basic credentials remain the same: technical and academic excellence, commercial awareness, a well-rounded background and a willingness to work very hard.
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