UK Early Careers - Take A Seat Podcast

Disputes and Early Careers Partner Hayley charts her path from a first seat in restructuring to making partner, plus the advice that helped get her there.

Deputy COO Maddy gives a rare look behind the curtain - from qualifying as an M&A lawyer to stepping into business services, and what it actually takes to keep a law firm running.

Amy, Chris and Tobias unpack what ESG, inclusion and pro bono really mean day-to-day at the firm - moving past the buzzwords to show how each is woven into the firm's culture and client work.

Managing Partner Jonathan Wood describes his unconventional path into law, from building one of the firm’s leading private equity practices to stepping into firm leadership

Ashley, five months into an internal AI secondment in the finance practice, breaks down how the firm is piloting and rolling out AI tools - and reframes the hype into two practical buckets: efficiency and augmentation.

Alex reflects on the winding path from completing a history degree to newly qualified solicitor, including the unusual experience of completing a virtual vacation scheme during COVID and what it felt like to finally step into the office for the first time.