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DLA Piper is one of the world's largest law firms with nearly 8000 people in 63 offices and 24 countries across the world. The Legal 500 commends DLA Piper for its breathtaking expansion over recent years, and quotes "Clients have commented specifically upon excellent cross-office integration, and the geographical maturity of the firm means it can focus its attention upon its chosen sectors". Our vision is to be the leading global business law firm, a vision which is underpinned by a set of core values which invest in our people, our clients and our community.

Our integrated network of offices throughout the UK offers clients pragmatic business-driven advice in an environment where innovation, excellence and going that extra mile is the norm. Unsurprisingly, it is exactly those qualities that we look for in the people we recruit. We are interested in talking to individuals who are open, down-to-earth, pragmatic, friendly and responsive. In short we recruit team players who will contribute to the development of our firm. In return we offer a supportive and empowering environment, great training and development programmes where all of our people are given every opportunity to fulfill their full potential. The increasing globalisation of the firm has meant that, increasingly, our UK lawyers are working with colleagues in other jurisdictions on international matters with a cross-border dimension. Our growth has not been at the expense of our jealously guarded culture however, and we are especially proud to have been consistently voted one of the UK's and Europe's best places to work in surveys which benchmark us against all major employers and not just other law firms.

One of the key strengths of the firm is its diverse client base; no single client accounts for more than 5% of our turnover. Acting for an impressive range of blue chips in all sectors the firm's clients are particularly well represented in the following industries:
• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Infrastructure and Project Finance
• Media and Technology
• Private Equity
• Public Sector
• Real Estate
The firm's many successes have been recognised in the numerous awards and accolades that have been received in recent years some of which appear below:

• Acquisitions Monthly 2007 'Mid Market Law Firm of the Year';
• Unquote 'Private Equity Law Firm of the Year' 2006 (for the second year running);
• Claiming the top spot for number of AIM clients in Q4 2006 (Hemscott);
• 'Real Estate Team of the Year' at the annual Legal Business Awards 2006;
• 'Law Firm of the Year' at the Global Pensions Awards;
• Legal Week's 'Technology Media and Telecoms Team of the Year' Award 2006
• 2007 Lawyer HR awards, the firm won the award for "Innovation in Talent Management and Retention";
• 'Global Law Firm of the Year' at The Lawyer Awards 2006




Recruitment Contact:
Michael Silver
Graduate Recruitment Contact:
Sally Carthy

Offices – (inc address, tele number & fax number) : See website:
http://www.dlapiper.com/global/about/offices/