Practising law in the heart of London
About Winckworth Sherwood
Winckworth Sherwood is a highly individual firm of solicitors and parliamentary agents based by Blackfriars on the south bank. Covering a wide range of specialisms, we pride ourselves on delivering a great client experience. That means listening to our clients, making sure we do things the way they like, and only recruiting people who share this vision.
Working with us will offer you great exposure to our diverse work portfolio and client base. For trainees, this means exciting opportunities in a wide range of legal practice areas, from the mainstream to the esoteric.
Life at Winckworth Sherwood
That headline wasn’t written lightly. ‘Life’ really is at the heart of what we do at Winckworth Sherwood. Whether the lives of the clients we represent or the lives of the people we work alongside.
We recognise that our people are vital to the success of the firm, and in return we are committed to their development and wellbeing. Our working environment is neither ruthlessly ambitious nor aggressively corporate. (One trainee told us he chose Winckworth Sherwood because he didn’t want to work “in a corporate snake pit” – which was good to hear.)
Of course we have uncompromising standards when it comes to client service and technical delivery. It’s just that we believe people are more productive when they are stimulated, challenged and motivated. So our culture is built on flexibility, enthusiasm, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance.
A History of Modernisation
Throughout more than 200 years of history, Winckworth Sherwood has undergone several mergers and transformations. Each has brought a new focus and new addition to our clientele.
This unique history is reflected in the make-up of the firm you see today. It accounts for the diversity of our work portfolio and our more specialist practices. It also proves our ability to evolve with clients’ needs and provide the right legal services for the circumstances of the time. In fact, many of our present client relationships have their roots in relationships forged over a century ago.
As we continue to adapt and grow, we love to think that the trainees who join us this year will play a pivotal role in the shaping our practice in the future.
Awards & Accreditations
“A high point for Winckworth Sherwood is the “excellent” work-life balance on offer. Generally, the consensus seems to be that the hours are good, especially in comparison, and there’s no expectation to work late unless it’s super urgent.”
“Winckworth Sherwood is far from your typical London outfit. Sitting somewhere between a boutique and a City firm, Winckworth balances the thin line between being considered something of a full-service offering while also having a diverse set of niche practice areas.”
“They provide clear, easy to understand legal advice with pros and cons of different approaches. Most importantly however, the team really treats you as individuals and human beings – showing empathy and understanding during difficult times.”
“They provide clear, easy to understand legal advice with pros and cons of different approaches. Most importantly however, the team really treats you as individuals and human beings – showing empathy and understanding during difficult times.”
