Secondment opportunities
Amsterdam secondment story
- Michael Raymond
- Trainee secondment
"The highlight so far has been the Koninginnedag or Queen’s Day where Amsterdam, decked in orange, turns into one big street party"
Read about Michael's secondment to Amsterdam
Auckland secondment story
- Laura Gledhill
- Trainee secondment
"...arriving at a client meeting and witnessing the hongi, a traditional Maori greeting, is an experience I will never forget"
Read about Laura's secondment to Auckland
Beijing secondment story
- Samantha Liu
- Associate secondment
"My work ranged from day-to-day contact with clients on PRC corporate deals to working with a team of lawyers on cross-border transactions"
Read about Samantha's secondment to Beijing
Brussels secondment story
- Adeola Adeyemi
- Trainee secondment
"I had my own apartment in the heart of the EU district, a short walk from the office, in a building shared with some of our "Best Friend" firms"
Read about Adeola's secondment to Brussels
Düsseldorf secondment story
- Alex Down
- Trainee secondment
"At night the city comes to life and the Altstadt (or "Old Town") has certainly enhanced my cultural experience"
Read about Alex's secondment to Düsseldorf
Helsinki secondment story
- Aaron Ferner
- Trainee secondment
"Helsinki is a compact and exciting city full of excellent cafes, bars and restaurants and the Finns have been, without exception, very friendly and helpful"
Read about Aaron's secondment to Helsinki
Hong Kong secondment story
- Anna Ngo
- Trainee secondment
"Hong Kong is a dynamic city: you can shop, hike, sunbathe, visit an outlying island and eat delicious food all in a single day"
Read about Anna's secondment to Hong Kong
Madrid secondment story
- Holly Sage
- Trainee secondment
"Forget New York - Madrid can truly lay claim to the title as the city that never sleeps!"
Read about Holly's secondment to Madrid
Milan secondment story
- Filippo De Falco
- Trainee secondment
"On the social side, Milan is a lively city where opportunities for meals, "aperitivi" and nights out abound"
Read about Filippo's secondment to Milan
Munich secondment story
- Philip Linnard
- Trainee secondment
"I was fortunate enough to spend several weeks working in Berlin in relation to an IPO and, as my German improved, my daily contact with clients increased"
Read about Philip's secondment to Munich
New York secondment story
- Robert Johal
- Trainee secondment
"The greater level of responsibility I have here is great preparation for life as a qualified lawyer"
Read about Robert's secondment to New York
Oslo secondment story
- Andrew Williams
- Trainee secondment
"I am currently in the Energy and Shipping group (a business sector that was completely new to me but is of great importance to Norway’s economy)"
Read about Andrew's secondment to Oslo
Paris secondment story
- Caroline Baker
- Trainee secondment
"As a keen rider, I have managed to find a horse I can borrow in nearby Maisons-Laffitte, a centre for horse racing in France"
Read about Caroline's secondment to Paris
Stockholm secondment story
- Will Foster
- Trainee secondment
"My Swedish colleagues are warm and welcoming and are genuinely excellent fun to be around"
Read about Will's secondment to Stockholm
Sydney secondment story
- Kate Leahy
- Trainee secondment
"Sydney has a relaxed atmosphere, and offers a wide variety of events, food and nightlife to compete with the world's greatest cities"
Read about Kate's secondment to Sydney
Tokyo secondment story
- Emily Henderson
- Trainee secondment
"...having a corner office on the 37th floor with panoramic views of the city makes working late quite enticing"
Read about Emily's secondment to Tokyo
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Secondment location map
Our trainees have the opportunity to go on secondment abroad during the second year of their training contract.
These secondments are either to one of our own offices or to one of the leading independent law firms we regularly work with.
Trainees have recently spent time in Amsterdam, Auckland, Barcelona, Brussels, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm and Sydney. Secondments typically last six months, except that trainees doing a seat in the Competition group have the opportunity to spend three months in Brussels.
We take care of all the practical arrangements for trainees going abroad including flights, accommodation and any necessary work permits. While on secondment trainees receive support from us and close contact with our London office is maintained. Secondees are allocated a supervisor in London with whom they can discuss their progress regularly.
Secondments provide a great opportunity to travel and experience different cultures and ways of working. They often lead to lasting professional relationships and friendships.
After qualification there are further opportunities to go on secondment - to clients, to law firms overseas or to one of our own offices.
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