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The leading law firm for successful individuals, their private capital and
businesses in the digital and physical worlds. For over 125 years, we have been
proud to partner with our clients to realize their ambitions, protect their
interests, and help them use their resources to shape the future.

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A CRISIS?



A professional or personal crisis often appears without warning. How would you
respond? Who would you turn to? 
Whatever situation you face, now or in the future, help is at hand.

Crisis management

IN FOCUS


IN YOUR CORNER, WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS



Resolving crypto, business and family disputes globally

In your corner, when it really counts

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BUYING INTO ITALY



Why is this unique country attracting investors?

Buying into Italy

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INSIGHTS ASIA



Our Asia Pacific thought leadership magazine exploring top-of-mind issues from a
macro-economic perspective

INSIGHTS ASIA

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THINKING ABOUT THE UNTHINKABLE



The impact of the law on families, life and succession. Are you informed?

Thinking about the unthinkable
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FIND A PROFESSIONAL

The key to our success lies in the skill and experience of our people. With 220+
partners, over 650 lawyers and around 1,500 staff globally, our team is brimming
with creativity, personality and legal knowledge.

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EVOLVING FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD

Ensuring family is protected and provided for motivates us all to prepare for
the future. Each family has its own needs and in a fast-changing world, with
many families based across several locations, it can be challenging to address
all of the risks and complexities.

With the right guidance, planning for tomorrow can deliver long term protection.
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PEOPLE. PURPOSE. PROGRESS.

The most powerful forces for change come from rethinking. Without challenging
the status quo we can't hope for change in business, in our communities or
society at large. Creativity and innovation has never been more important.

Who will lead the change and who will back it? 

We're getting behind some of the founders and innovators who are changing our
world.

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VOGUE BUSINESS FOUNDERS' FORUM



Innovation, sustainability, embracing technology and AI, focusing on intentional
stable growth, and investing in customer oriented retail were all important
themes at the Vogue Business Founders' Forum in Los Angeles.

We were thrilled to partner with Vogue Business for this exciting and insightful
event, featuring a number of our founder clients and contacts. 

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DEFINING MOMENTS

Exploring stories of success with the Financial Times

Defining moments see leading founders and CEOs share the events and influences
that shaped their careers and turned them into leaders.

Defining moments


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Wherever you are and wherever you're going to, we're on hand to help you with
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Global positioning services


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TALKING SUCCESS WITH AASMAH MIR

What does it take to be successful and how do we navigate key moments in our
lives? In this podcast series, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Aasmah
Mir, talks to business leaders and industry innovators about the crucial moments
of their lives and careers.

Talking success podcast series


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THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE

Covid-19 has proven to be the catalyst to accelerate profound change in the way
we live our lives and use our buildings. This change was already happening, but
slowly, and it was difficult to see how it might ultimately change the buildings
around us. Together with a range industry professionals, we share our unique
insights on the issues shaping our work, home and social lives.

The future of real estate report


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YOUR WILL, YOUR LEGACY

Demystifying the process of creating a Will – all your questions answered in our
bite-sized video series

Your Will, your legacy


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MARIELLA FROSTRUP ON #MODERNRELATIONSHIPS

Mariella Frostrup hosts our podcast series that looks at the shape of modern
relationships in the UK, and discusses a range of approaches to help you when
things get tricky. To help protect your home and finances. To have better, more
constructive arguments. To manage the process of separation successfully. Each
episode draws on the experience of our family law team and independent
professionals to create a guidebook to love, life and law.

Modern relationships podcast series



COMMUNITY, PLANET AND IMPACT

We are always thinking about the future. That means doing our part to tackle the
world’s problems. From our greener buildings program to our employee networks,
and taking on important cases on a pro bono basis to offering mentoring and
apprenticeships to broaden access to legal careers. We take our role seriously.

Community, planet and impact


LGBTQ+ PRIDE 2023

What does it mean to you?

We stand with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride, and every day. We asked members
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Find out what they said.

Happy Pride.

Pride 2023


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