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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Updated November 2024.

About Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Company Overview
Gowling WLG is an international sector-focused law firm with more that 1,500 legal professionals in 20 cities across the UK, Canada, Continental Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. At Gowling WLG, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with in-depth expertise and a portfolio of legal services across all our office locations in key global sectors. We see the world from our client's perspective and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed - no matter how challenging the circumstances
Company Size 1,184 UK-based Employees
(Super Large)
INDUSTRY Professional Services
CONNECT
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP Head Office
Birmingham
West Midlands, United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 19%
  • 2-5 years - 29%
  • 6-10 years - 21%
  • 11-15 years - 8%
  • 16-20 years - 8%
  • Over 20 years - 14%

Company Culture at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

The employee experience below at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, compared to a typical company.

79% of employees at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
79%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

97%

This is a physically safe place to work.

95%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

92%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

89%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.

89%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sex.

Working at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

CEO, David Fennell
Cross function participation at the B2022 Commonwealth Games
The London 2 Brighton Charity Cycle 2023
Birmingham Pride event 2023
Participation at the JLL Triathlon 2023
Celebratory event launching our Gowling Gives, charity campaign, getting ready to host great fundraising events!
Company firmwide forum, where our CEO, Chair and a member of the International Board share company updates.
Colleagues out volunteering for the Canals and River Trust, tidying up the canal pathways in Birmingham.
A group of colleagues off for a wellbeing walk as part of our revitalise wellbeing week.
A stress management lunch session, taking place as part of our revitalise wellbeing week.
Gowling Gives' Charity rounders match. The team getting ready to take on their opponents!
Daniel Perlzweig member of our International Board, David Fennel our CEO & Emma Pioli our Chair.

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