about us

With over 5000 people operating from over 60 offices and associated offices across six continents, Clyde & Co is committed to creating successful outcomes for our clients. Our globally integrated teams of disputes, regulatory and transactional lawyers provide a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses operating at the heart of global trade and commerce.

 

Our success in the past 90 years has been built on our vision of a single global partnership, providing a platform that offers rapid access to expertise, wherever you operate in the world.


As our clients have evolved, so have our core values. We believe that these values reflect our firm, our strategy and our commitment to delivering commercially-minded legal advice, client-focused services, and innovative technological solutions to support our clients.

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OUR CORE VALUES AND CULTURE

Having a strong culture is more important than ever in helping us achieve our ambitions as a firm and is a key differentiator for both colleagues and clients. Our values are the cornerstones of our culture; the guiding principles originating deep in our DNA which guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our brand.
WORK AS ONE

We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

EXCEL WITH CLIENTS

We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do.

CELEBRATE DIFFERENCE

We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement.

ACT BOLDLY

We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth.

Crafting our identity

Work as one: ‘Work as one’ is about collaborating and connecting as one global firm to achieve success for ourselves and for our clients. It’s about acting in the best interests of the firm at large, sharing knowledge, aligning our ways of working and communicating regularly and openly with each other.

Excel with clients: As our clients ultimately decide our success it is essential that this is reflected in our values. 'Excel with clients' is about excelling both for and alongside them, deeply understanding their industries, businesses, pressures and keeping them at the centre of everything we do. It’s also about never being complacent with our skills or our brand, continuing to drive it forward and aiming high in everything we do, whatever role we play.

Celebrate difference: ‘Celebrate difference’ is on the one hand about being a firm that reflects the diverse markets we operate in, that encourages different perspectives, recognising they enhance our decision making, which ultimately generates richer outcomes for ourselves as well as our clients. Achieving diversity is nothing without a culture that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful, which fosters the conditions for everyone to feel confident and that they belong. It’s about caring about each other as individuals, caring about peoples’ wellbeing and being an approachable colleague to everyone, whoever they are.

Act boldly: 'Act boldly' stems from the sense many have that our success has been driven by bold moves at the right time; boldness being a clear part of the DNA of the firm. We know our future success requires the same spirit to be curious, take chances, find opportunities and act upon them.


 
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OUR SECTORS

We specialise in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world. Our presence in both developed and emerging markets has seen us become one of the fastest growing law firms in the world, with ambitious plans for further growth. Some of our sectors of expertise include Insurance, Aviation, Healthcare, Marine, Energy & Natural Resources, Drones and Climate Change.

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OUR PEOPLE

We’re home to some 5,000 people across more than 60 offices – that includes 2,400 lawyers. All of us share the same commitment to delivering exceptional client service. But we’re also individuals. People from different backgrounds, with different interests and different perspectives. Which we think makes this a very inspiring place to work.


 
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YOUR CAREER AS A PEOPLE-FIRST LAWYER

As a trainee, you’ll learn from and work alongside highly skilled experts – people who are renowned for their professionalism and knowledge. At the same time, we have a very open and supportive environment. We want everyone to enjoy working here; to be empowered to be themselves and make the most of their potential. Get ready to be inspired – and to achieve your ambitions.


 
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