As one of the world’s main financial centres, London continues to be a key market and many of our global deals are led from what is still one of the world’s main financial centres in Canary Wharf. We have London roots that go back past the firm’s beginnings in 1987 to the early 1800s.
Today, as we have done for the last 200 years, we work closely with domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, regulators and government and public-sector bodies.
First, our collaborative and adaptable culture. We work together across borders, languages and legal systems, sharing insights and expertise to achieve our clients’ commercial goals. Secondly, we are pioneers, working on many ground-breaking deals.
Finally, it is the nature of our people. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. It is interesting and challenging work.
Our Canary Wharf offices offer, we believe, one of the best working environments in London.
But it is the additional things we offer, designed to enhance the well-being of everyone here, which really make our office stand out, with first-class facilities which range from a multi-faith prayer room, music practice rooms, wellness and fitness centre complete with swimming pool, to on-site hairdresser and in-house dining and café.
Our fifth-floor in-house restaurant offers a wide menu. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week. The inclusion of a few large-screen televisions has proved popular, especially during major sporting events. For those in a hurry, there is a also a delicatessen offering take-away sandwiches and snacks.
We also have a function space with a bar called the Budgie which opens on a Thursday and Friday, serving food and drink with lovely views over Canary Wharf.
The Fitness Centre in our Upper Bank Street office features a large gym which is fully equipped with a range of cardiovascular and resistance machines. It is staffed by health and lifestyle trainers who can advise on tailored exercise programmes.
There is a 20x8 metre swimming pool which, like the gym, features floor-to- ceiling windows with views out over Canary Wharf. A range of fitness classes are offered in our two aerobics studios.
We also have the facilities to offer treatments including physiotherapy and osteopathy.
If you join our London office, you can also expect to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – one that includes:
Canary Wharf itself affords a great range of leisure opportunities. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and bars in the area. And, despite the large working population, there are plenty of open spaces with more than 20 acres of parks, squares and promenades - the equivalent of around eight football pitches. Jubilee Park, which is the size of Trafalgar Square, is right outside our building.
We offer a wide range of activities that you can get involved in outside work. There is something for everyone and taking part gives you the opportunity to get to know people outside your immediate area of the firm.
There are many sports clubs that you can join. These include cricket, men's and women's football, rugby, netball, mixed hockey, golf, karate, softball, table tennis, squash and sailing. Many of the clubs run teams and organise regular matches against other firms.
The arts club organises outings to London galleries and museums, along with lunchtime talks by artists and curators. Membership is free, and from time to time members can take advantage of free tickets to exhibitions at leading museums such as Tate Britain and The Royal Academy.
