What makes a leading UK law firm? - Burges Salmon

Global reachWhether clients need legal advice inthe UK or abroad, be that in Europe,Asia, Africa or the Americas, BurgesSalmon is able to meet that demand.That global reach is provided by anetwork of independent preferredlaw firms with whom we have builtclose and lasting relationships.Those firms are selected not onlyfor their independence but also fortheir approach to quality and servicedelivery which reflects our own.We invest considerable resource indeveloping and maintaining thesenon-exclusive relationships, whichenables us to provide a seamlessinternational service to our clients.Trainee solicitors can expect to beinvolved in international work andwill have the opportunity to dealwith lawyers from across the globe,frequently playing a key role incoordinating and project managingcross-jurisdictional work. Languageskills are highly valued and can offertrainees exposure to high qualityinternational work early on in theircareer.Many of our lawyers have completedinternational secondments, and weregularly welcome secondees fromclients and preferred firms.14 Burges Salmon