Our People

We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. We understand that our true asset is our people. We believe that each and every one of us should experience an equality of opportunity and an equality of experience here. Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you’re heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions. Clifford Chance is the place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet, find out more about our global network of colleagues below.

Beatriz González

Associate, Global Financial Markets

"Since the very beginning I had the opportunity to learn from all of my colleagues, including partners, which is something that does not happen everywhere."

Manel Santilari

Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

"Clifford Chance has not only contributed to improving purely legal capabilities, but it has also helped develop other types of skills, such as commercial and communication skills or the ability to build relationships with different people."

José María Echave-Sustaeta

Associate, Tax

"Clifford Chance is a unique place for students interested in practising law at the highest level in an international environment."

Andreina Velásquez

Associate, Corporate M&A

"When you join a world-renowned law firm like Clifford Chance, you already have high expectations about the kind of work you are going to have, the kind of deals, the kind of people and, in general, the kind of firm you are joining."

Diego Doménech

Associate, Antitrust

"Clifford Chance has evolved not only to adapt to new technologies or to the changes in our clients, but also to the demands of the new generations of lawyers."

José Luis Zamarro

Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

"Almost 20 years later I still consider myself lucky to have joined Clifford Chance. The challenge has been constand, and I have enjoyed it in the best environment possible."

Pablo Badía

Commercial Pricing Specialist

"I am part of a firm that values my work and the benefits it yields."

Mariola Machado

AML & Risk Executive, Business Professionals

"My role remains stimulating and challenging; it allows me to work side by side with great minds and it gives me the work-life balance I always wanted."

Sonsoles García

HR Executive, Business Professionals

"What I like most about my role is recruiting exceptional people and then being a witness to their professional progression within the firm."

Be yourself

Pablo Cancelo, a lawyer in the Global Financial Markets practice of our Madrid office, talks about the team spirit and support he has experienced since he joined us, and offers advice on how to make the best of your career at Clifford Chance.