Simmons & Simmons

Gespecialiseerde informatie

With collaboration at the heart of everything we do, it’s not just what we do that’s important. It’s how. This is what makes us the firm we are. We strive to provide certainty and comfort to our clients that they are in control of not only the budget and cost but also the timing. The processes, tools, technology and training we have in place enable this to happen across the whole business. Giving our clients confidence that the advice they receive will be of the highest quality no matter where they work with us.

Our partners lead from the front on our RB programme, which includes diversity and inclusion, social mobility, pro bono, access to justice and environmental initiatives. This partner-level support gives everyone at the firm the opportunity to contribute to these vital programmes. Through our diversity and inclusion initiatives, we aim to attract people from all backgrounds. And give everyone the professional and personal support they need to succeed. Our industry-leading women’s network (TNOC) supports the development of women at the firm and collaborates with client initiatives too. We’re also renowned for the strength of our international LGBT+ network.

The lessons from these initiatives are helping to shape how we attract and support talent from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Every year, through our young talent programme, we welcome school students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds for work experience. And the following year, we welcome them back for paid internships. Eight years after launch, we made our first permanent hire from the programme – and look forward to hiring many more. Initiatives like these – and our charitable partnership with the Big Issue Foundation – are repeated across our international network.