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Found 638 of over 818 reviews
4.0
75% Recommend to a Friend
83% Approve of CEO

Found 588 of over 818 reviews

4.0
75%
Recommend to a Friend
83%
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Clifford Chance Global Managing Partner Charles Adams (no image)
Charles Adams
24 Ratings
Pros
  • "Work life balance is generally very nice comparing with other big laws(in 28 reviews)

  • "Good for training and quality of work(in 14 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Work life balance could be improved(in 42 reviews)

  • "long hours in transactional seats(in 85 reviews)

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    Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
    1. 5.0
      Current Employee

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      3 Jan 2022 - Senior Associate 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Generally a good place to work

      Cons

      None that I can think of

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    2. 4.0
      Former Employee

      Good

      13 Mar 2023 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good company and reputation, chance to travel.

      Cons

      Difficult to make partner, profit-share infamously not great for junior partners.

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    4. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 3 years

      Great place to work at but not much progression

      28 Dec 2022 - Working Capital Coordinator in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company was filled of great people who were easy to work and talk with and there were plenty of employee benefits that made the working environment oh so sweet.

      Cons

      There was little opportunity for job progressions in my role and the salary didn't move much the 3 years I was there.

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    5. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Great

      9 Oct 2022 - Receptionist/Administrative Assistant 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Competitive salary and benefits compared to other firms

      Cons

      Nothing that I can think of

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    6. 1.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Dictatorial and Narcissists Manager

      7 May 2022 - Working Capital Coordinator 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits and compensation, a few good colleagues too.

      Cons

      Manager acts like the world revolves around her, very controlling and being unreasonable most of the type. A total Karen.

      3 people found this review helpful
    7. 4.0
      Former Employee

      Life in Magic Circle

      25 Jan 2022 - Associate in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay, Team, Work, Clients, Exposure

      Cons

      Hours, Hours, Hours, Expectations, certain partners

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    8. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Great culture and people

      7 Jun 2021 - Human Resources Advisor 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Collaborative and inclusive culture - Good exposure to interesting work and projects - Competitive reward and benefits offering

      Cons

      - Long hours culture - Limited opportunities for progression longer term

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    9. 3.0
      Former Employee

      Good work

      15 Jun 2021 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Interesting work, able to learn from clients and colleagues

      Cons

      Long hours as expected, need to stem bullying

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    10. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Great firm to work for

      30 Apr 2021 - Lawyer in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great culture, supportive team and partners, exciting cross-border deals

      Cons

      There are none that I can think of.

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    11. 4.0
      Current Employee

      good pay but long hours

      4 Apr 2021 - Associate in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      good pay but long hours

      Cons

      working long hours and can be tiring

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