Our People

Our employee profiles are a great way to find out more about our company and what it’d be like to work for us, covering topics like training, projects, progression routes, support, benefits and opportunities to socialise at work. Find out what our people have to say about life at Herbert Smith Freehills.

Rosie Watterson
Associate
"Herbert Smith Freehills stood out to me as it is one of the best litigation firms in the world. Then when I attended a law fair and had the opportunity to talk to Trainees and Associates about their work, I was struck by their enthusiasm and how interesting their cases sounded."
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Ajay Malhotra
Senior Associate
"I had considered following a career in law, banking or management consultancy among other things. But, after attending a Herbert Smith Freehills presentation, my decision was made."
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Rachel Lidgate
Partner
"I applied for a vacation scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills and had a fantastic time, so I signed up for a training contract before completing a conversion course in Guildford and spending a year in Nottingham studying for the LPC."
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Scott Warin
Associate
"I applied to study Law at Cambridge, and became involved with the law society there. Through one of the society’s talks I met a Herbert Smith Freehills partner called Andre, who encouraged me to apply for the vacation scheme."
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Cassie Ayre
Associate
"My STEM degree is valuable on my secondment in two key ways..."
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David Hemming
Trainee Solicitor in Real Estate (Construction)
"There was definitely a large amount of project management involved throughout my seat, and my background in managing my own chemistry projects / lab work has proved useful in this regard."
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Charlie Madill
Trainee Solicitor (second seat)
"Although focused on company law, there are many technical aspects to the work and my STEM background has definitely helped me to grasp concepts more quickly."
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Kate Peck
Trainee Solicitor
"My degree helped me ensure I had the necessary analysis skills and communication skills."
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