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<blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 191054" data-attributes="member: 36738"><p>Hiya [USER=21329]@Samridhi Jain[/USER]</p><p></p><p>I'm sure that [USER=36777]@Andrei Radu[/USER] and [USER=36740]@Amma Usman[/USER] would have much more to say here, but I wanted to make a few suggestions based on some of the criteria you mentioned. This list might be slightly biased, as it covers many of the firms that I also have experience with applying to. But considering your interests in M&A, private equity, venture capital, competition law, technology law (including digital assets and AI), and your preference for firms that have relatively smaller trainee intakes, I think it might be worth considering the following firms:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Akin:</strong> The firm has a strong speciality in sectors such as energy, finance, and technology. They have made some particularly impressive hires in the technology transactions context (even poaching partners from my own firm, Cooley).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Cooley</strong>: If you're interested in life sciences and technology transactions, I'd highly recommend Cooley! The firm is also really well-known for its work with emerging companies, and is a natural competitor to some of the firms you mentioned in your own post.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Goodwin</strong>: The firm is particularly well-known for its expertise in technology and life sciences sectors, but in London they've also developed an exceptional private equity and real estate practice. They also have a relatively smaller trainee intake, so they should be on your radar if that's something you're keen on.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Latham & Watkins</strong>: Latham & Watkins is far more well-rounded from a practice area standpoint when compared to the others I've mentioned so far. Highly recommend reading this piece in the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/32010275-e063-449e-a52b-0783b826dc23?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Financial Times</a> to understand their growth and trajectory in London.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe</strong>: Orrick is a quite prominent firm from the US, but are building a strong presence in London by working on venture capital and emerging company matters across the tech and energy sectors.</li> </ol><p>You might also want to consider the following UK firms as well, though their trainee intakes can be slightly bigger than most of the US firms mentioned above.</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Bird & Bird</strong>: The firm has a relatively smaller trainee intake, and offers a great training environment for anyone interested in the sectors that you've mentioned. US firms with strong tech practices in London have very often poached partners from here.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Osborne Clarke</strong>: One of the firm's strong areas of focus is in the tech sector, but their trainee intake is more on the mid-size. I've also heard they have a very supportive culture here!</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Taylor Wessing:</strong> Another excellent firm with technology and corporate expertise. They also have interesting ties to spin offs and emerging companies, especially given their presence in Cambridge. </li> </ol><p>There are many other great options, but I wanted to focus on firms that directly align with your stated interests and preferences. To make the most of your applications, I recommend tailoring each one to the unique strengths and culture of the firm. Good luck, and feel free to ask if you’d like more insights!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ram Sabaratnam, post: 191054, member: 36738"] Hiya [USER=21329]@Samridhi Jain[/USER] I'm sure that [USER=36777]@Andrei Radu[/USER] and [USER=36740]@Amma Usman[/USER] would have much more to say here, but I wanted to make a few suggestions based on some of the criteria you mentioned. This list might be slightly biased, as it covers many of the firms that I also have experience with applying to. But considering your interests in M&A, private equity, venture capital, competition law, technology law (including digital assets and AI), and your preference for firms that have relatively smaller trainee intakes, I think it might be worth considering the following firms: [LIST=1] [*][B]Akin:[/B] The firm has a strong speciality in sectors such as energy, finance, and technology. They have made some particularly impressive hires in the technology transactions context (even poaching partners from my own firm, Cooley). [*][B]Cooley[/B]: If you're interested in life sciences and technology transactions, I'd highly recommend Cooley! The firm is also really well-known for its work with emerging companies, and is a natural competitor to some of the firms you mentioned in your own post. [*][B]Goodwin[/B]: The firm is particularly well-known for its expertise in technology and life sciences sectors, but in London they've also developed an exceptional private equity and real estate practice. They also have a relatively smaller trainee intake, so they should be on your radar if that's something you're keen on. [*][B]Latham & Watkins[/B]: Latham & Watkins is far more well-rounded from a practice area standpoint when compared to the others I've mentioned so far. Highly recommend reading this piece in the [URL='https://www.ft.com/content/32010275-e063-449e-a52b-0783b826dc23?utm_source=chatgpt.com']Financial Times[/URL] to understand their growth and trajectory in London. [*][B]Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe[/B]: Orrick is a quite prominent firm from the US, but are building a strong presence in London by working on venture capital and emerging company matters across the tech and energy sectors. [/LIST] You might also want to consider the following UK firms as well, though their trainee intakes can be slightly bigger than most of the US firms mentioned above. [LIST=1] [*][B]Bird & Bird[/B]: The firm has a relatively smaller trainee intake, and offers a great training environment for anyone interested in the sectors that you've mentioned. US firms with strong tech practices in London have very often poached partners from here. [*][B]Osborne Clarke[/B]: One of the firm's strong areas of focus is in the tech sector, but their trainee intake is more on the mid-size. I've also heard they have a very supportive culture here! [*][B]Taylor Wessing:[/B] Another excellent firm with technology and corporate expertise. They also have interesting ties to spin offs and emerging companies, especially given their presence in Cambridge. [/LIST] There are many other great options, but I wanted to focus on firms that directly align with your stated interests and preferences. To make the most of your applications, I recommend tailoring each one to the unique strengths and culture of the firm. Good luck, and feel free to ask if you’d like more insights! [/QUOTE]
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