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We are a team of more than 500 professionals, with the depth of experience which makes us genuine experts in our fields. Together, gunnercooke’s people have strength across just about every corporate discipline and sector. We provide legal, commercial and strategic advice that delivers real value to the clients we work with, which span from multinational enterprises through to unicorns and non-for-profit organisations. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.
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International Offices
gunnercooke has 15 offices globally including the UK, Scotland, US, Germany and CEE, with further plans for growth in the coming years. These offices enhance the existing in-house capability of our dedicated international teams and dual-qualified experts that cover China and Hong Kong, Spain, France, Italy, Brazil and Portugal. Our team has experience working across 101 different countries, speaking 30 languages and are dual-qualified in 15 jurisdictions. Our expertise means we can offer large teams to carry out complex cross-border matters for major international clients.
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Our story
gunnercooke is the fastest growing corporate law firm in the UK, now making its mark globally. We comprise a rapidly growing number of experts spanning legal and other disciplines. Clients benefit from flexible options on fees to suit their needs, access to a wider network of senior experts throughout the relationship, and legal advice which is complemented by an understanding of the commercial aspects of running a business.
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Why did you join gunnercooke?
Have you ever felt:
- Anxiety on a Sunday evening around work on Monday?
- Working yourself to the ground to meet your billing target?
- Attending networking events as it is expected of you, but you do not enjoy it?
- Feeling that work occupies the majority of your thoughts with little time to care for yourself?
- A change of career or leaving law?
- Wanting to work for myself and use commercial skills?
After feeling a mixture of the above, I realised it was time for a change, I knew that I was not suited to a traditional working method.
Taking the step to having my own practice was the best career move I have ever made, I just had to believe in myself.
gunnercooke allows you to be in complete control of your work life balance, my life is no longer organised around my work, my work fits around my life.
What is one thing you’ve learnt about running your own practice?
Changing my mindset from an employee to a business owner, once I made such change in my mind, I was able to think creatively.
The key to success is belief in yourself, be an expert in your field, provide a quality service to your clients, develop a passion for your work and watch yourself excel. Once you have your skill, promote yourself to a client, continue the same process over and over and you will achieve your goals.
How has the firm changed since you joined?
gunnercooke adapts with change to improve services for partners and clients. The team are always helpful and offer support for the partners.
Recently, the firm upgraded the case management system, that is an example of how they are willing to ever improve an already impressive system that allows you to work remotely efficiently.
Numerous partners have joined the firm over the past year, which evidences that gunnercooke has an excellent reputation, and the model is a success.
Every email to any department has a positive response, with any individual in the organisation wanting to assist you where possible. The response and kindness are genuine.