Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Reviews

Pros

Good compensation and benefits but could be better

Cons

Traditional UK office and conservative

Pros

It provides good perks, has strong firm network presence, good quality high profile type of legal work, good mentors, good knowledge bank system, nice office outfit and equipment

Cons

Less sociable working environment, few interactions with partners, unpleasant work sphere, long working hours, no bonuses for associates

Pros

Good name and reputation in the market

Cons

Too many worries, competitive colleagues, not enough guidance.

Pros

Great brand name, strong network, fantastic precedents.

Cons

Unclear progress path, too much jostling for visibility.

Pros

Good but very conservative environment

Cons

Not so much diversity higher you go

Pros

Good for CV building if you want to establish yourself in the legal industry. Good money. Firm also covers your taxi and supper in the evening.

Cons

The culture is beyond toxic. The firm demands high quality legal work and client asks tend to mean that your working day runs late into the evening; that is the norm not the exception. What I find baffling is the violence, bullying and aggression that I have witnessed at all levels. I have also been the victim of that behaviour and I still think about those moments even now. I still don't understand the connection between this behaviour and high quality legal work. I know of a number of individuals who have signed NDAs; that is how the firm proactively deals with bad press. I would add that a majority of this toxic behaviour is in the firm's disputes practice. Thankfully, I did not qualify there. I would plead that those who are reading this and still at the firm think about a move. I made that leap of faith and couldn't be happier or more successful in my current position.

Pros

Good benefit package, wfh full time and great team.

Cons

Management is inadequate. There is clearly some affinity bias and a bullying culture. The team is not valued and progressing is very difficult (it is obvious who will get promoted). Concerns are not fed back to higher management and whistle-blowing is reprimanded. The firm is also so obsessed with cost cutting on business support that they outsourced some work to Bratislava at a third of the cost. It is very demoralising for the team who believes there will be redundancies as a result.

Pros

Prestige: Freshfields is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, and having it on your resume can open up many doors in the legal industry. International Exposure: Freshfields has a truly global reach, with offices across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Working for the firm could give you the opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border deals and cases. High-quality work: Freshfields is known for its high-quality work and its involvement in major transactions and litigation. As an employee, you would likely have access to interesting and challenging work. Competitive salary and benefits: As a top-tier law firm, Freshfields offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Cons

Long hours: Like most law firms, Freshfields requires a significant amount of work, and you may find yourself working long hours to meet deadlines. High pressure: Working for a top-tier law firm like Freshfields can be extremely demanding, and the pressure to perform can be intense.

Pros

The place you like to work because of your team you belong to. Collaborating with people from all over the world is challenging but rewarding. You can make a lot of friends.

Cons

There is a felt gap between legal and non legal apparatus where your expertise as fee burner, your opinion doesn’t seem to be relevant in many cases. Resignation is spread amongst the unheard.

Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Not very flexible to work for