Partners (lateral)
The levels in our full equity partnership model are:
Build-a-career
At this level your next move has to be the right
one. You need the right fit and so do we.
We all know the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. And we know that laterals need
extra support to thrive in a new environment. We give
proper support and provide the right conditions for you to innovate and service
your clients to retain your competitive advantage in a fast-changing market. We
expect growth in return.
As a lateral partner you will participate in:
New Partner Orientation Programme: this
one doesn't need much explanation…
Partner Academy Programme: choose
from a range of facilitated sessions aimed at helping you to develop your people
management, business development, financial management skills and strategic
thinking.
Partner Mentoring Programme: we'll
match you with an experienced partner to steer you through unfamiliar
waters as you navigate your new environment and role.
Executive Education Programme: you're
a partner here and now you're expected to be a great manager too. Whisper it,
management skills don't always go with the territory… So we provide the
opportunity to attend Executive programmes at the world’s leading business
schools to support you with senior management roles.
Partner Coaching: other experts
are available - our highly skilled in-house business professionals can
coach you in areas you may be lacking.
Planning your Future Programme: at
the other end of the rainbow, it can be hard to contemplate retirement.
Especially from a partnership you won't want to leave! We can help you to plan
the exit you want.
Investing in you is investing in the future of our
firm. We have a high-performance culture and we invest in you with the
aspiration that you match that. But your individuality is what we cherish so
there is plenty of flex and we create a bespoke path for you. And you won't
find any dogs eating dogs here. We all want you to succeed and we know it takes
effort from us.
Don't just take our word for it…hear from previous laterals
Dr. Sebastian Kamm Hamburg, Corporate, joined
May 2022: "Fieldfisher provides an excellent platform for
crossborder transactions, with strong overseas offices and dedicated partners
who promote and drive international collaboration. This has been a real selling
point for the international clients I was able to introduce to the firm's
network."
Laura Feng Beijing, IP, joined November 2016:
"The wonderful thing is that building cross-cultural trust on this
diverse and inclusive platform comes naturally. Working with Fieldfisher’s
lovely, trustworthy, and humble professionals is becoming a joyous time in my
career."
Jessica Gardner London, Regulatory, joined
September 2011: "Fieldfisher goes way further than
just a 'nice place to work' – we are a community working towards a common goal
and we treat one another fairly and with respect."
Sabrina Giani Milan, Corporate, joined February
2021:
"I am very happy to be part of the Fieldfisher Family because, in
addition to counting among its members professionals of primary value, it
confirms to me every day that Fieldfisher places great value on people."
John Smith Manchester, Real Estate Finance,
joined August 2012: "Fieldfisher is a progressive and
entrepreneurial firm to work for. The firm successfully builds on its promising
young talent and promotes career development in all, generating an 'open door'
environment in which everyone can thrive."
Tim Van Canneyt Brussels, Technology &
Data, joined April 2007: "I've always been impressed by
the high quality of the client service that Fieldfisher delivers, regardless of
the practice area or the office."
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Villanueva Madrid, Public
& Regulatory, joined November 2020: "I have found in
Fieldfisher a fluid, transparent and very collaborative environment in which to
develop my career as a partner as I really wanted."
Katharina Weimer Munich, Technology & Data,
joined February 2018: "It is the first firm I have worked in
where I am not wasting energy on overengineering, administration and internal
struggles."