A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR A CHANGING WORLD.
IN TUNE WITH YOUR WORLD
ALIGNED WITH YOUR OPPORTUNITY
AMBITIOUS FOR YOUR SUCCESS
BECAUSE THE WORLD CHANGED AGAIN TODAY
NOW MORE THAN EVER, ORGANISATIONS ARE IDENTIFYING STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS GROWTH AND SUCCESS BY LOOKING OUTWARD TO GLOBAL MARKETS.
To do that effectively, you need an international law firm by your side – one that can move at your pace and help you achieve your ambitious goals.
Gowling WLG is a law firm created to provide you with legal services at home and abroad. We are positioned to support your success no matter how difficult the circumstances.
As a Gowling WLG client, you’ll have access to in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a comprehensive suite of commercial legal services.
With more than 1,400 legal professionals worldwide and specialised capabilities in countries around the globe, we’re here to help you overcome any challenge – both today and tomorrow.
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OUR CORE VALUES
THESE THREE PRINCIPLES ARE EMBEDDED AT EVERY LEVEL OF OUR FIRM, AND INFORM EVERYTHING WE DO FOR OUR CLIENTS.
Our core values foster the collaboration, efficiency, and inclusivity that underpin our entire approach to client service – and reinforce our commitment to delivering outstanding results.
We collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and industry sectors to bring you the best of our firm, wherever you need us to be.
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THE POWER OF TEAMWORKNo matter how talented we are as individuals, we can achieve even more if we work together as a team with our clients and colleagues.
ALWAYS STRIVING TO BE BETTERWe’re constantly seeking new and more efficient, effective ways to help our clients achieve their goals.
WE ALL BRING SOMETHING DIFFERENTAll of us bring unique – and equally valuable – strengths and perspectives to the team.
A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR A CHANGING WORLD. • OuR CORe vALues
WE SEE THE WORLD FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE AND PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT THAT’S TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
YOUR PRIORITIES DRIVE HOW WE WORK – WITH YOU AND WITH EACH OTHER.
FOCUSED ON KEY GLOBAL
SECTORS
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1,400+ LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
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TO MEET YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS, WE PAIR OUR RENOWNED SERVICE AREA EXPERTISE WITH IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR INDUSTRY SECTOR. OUR FOCUS AREAS ARE:
SECTORS & SERVICES
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Automotive
Aviation, Aerospace & Defence
Construction & Engineering
Energy
Financial Institutions & Services
Food & Beverage
Government Contracting & Public Sector
Health & Care
Infrastructure
Life Sciences
Natural Resources
Nuclear
Real Estate
Retail, Leisure & Hotels
Tech
SECTORS
Advertising & Product Regulatory
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Commercial
Commercial Litigation
Competition & Antitrust
Corporate
Corporate, M&A and Capital Markets
Employment, Labour & Equalities
Environmental Law
Insurance & Professional Liability
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration
IP Litigation & Strategy
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Medical Defence & Health law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Patents
Pensions
Private Client Services
Projects
Real Estate
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax
Trademarks, Brands & Designs
SERVICES
A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR A CHANGING WORLD. • WHeRe We ARe
China
Cuba
Cyprus
France
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Italy
Africa
Australia & New Zealand
Austria
Baltic States
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Central & Eastern Europe
Channel Islands
Office location
Exclusive association with JurisAsia LLC
WHERE WE ARE
Exclusive referral agreement with Naik Naik & Co.
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We serve clients through our offices located in key international markets around the world. In countries where we do not have a physical presence, we collaborate with our global “best friend” network of trusted law firms to deliver the seamless, trusted support you need – where you need us, when you need us.
Japan
Latin America
Luxembourg
Malta
Middle East
Netherlands
Nordic Region
Portugal
Russia
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
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STRENGTH IN DIVERSITYWe embrace diversity and strive for inclusivity because we know there’s real strength in our differences.
Our diverse teams bring fresh perspectives, apply unique approaches to problems, and generate better, more creative solutions for our clients.
A PASSION FOR INNOVATIONWe’ve developed a strong reputation as an innovator in the legal industry by implementing a number of tools that deliver enhanced value and increased efficiency to our clients.
By applying automated systems, centralised templates and well-defined procedures, we offer you greater cost-control, predictability and savings.
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Gowling WLG is an international law firm comprising the members of Gowling WLG International Limited, an english Company Limited by Guarantee, and their respective affiliates. each member and affiliate is an autonomous and independent entity. Gowling WLG International Limited promotes, facilitates and coordinates the activities of its members but does not itself provide services to clients. Our structure is explained in more detail at gowlingwlg.com/legal
NAMED AMONG NORTH AMERICA & EUROPE’S MOST INNOVATIVE LAW FIRMSFinancial Times - 2018
30+COUNTRY DESKS IN MAJOR AND EMERGING MARKETS
40+LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY OUR PEOPLE
100LAW FIRM
GLOBAL
150+INDIVIDUAL & FIRM CHAMBERS RANKINGS
3,000PEOPLE WORLDWIDE
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