Main areas of work The firm has unparalleled expertise in commercial and tax law, trusts, estate planning, litigation, funds and investment, intellectual property, charities, employment, family law, immigration and other legal issues facing high net worth individuals.
Headcount has remained fairly steady in the firm's two UK offices. Cambridge is a smaller hub, which focuses on life sciences and hosts only a handful of lawyers. London, meanwhile, has around 600 lawyers and support staff, taking on around thirteen new trainees each year.
Withers is an international law firm dedicated to the business, personal and philanthropic interests of successful individuals, their families and their businesses. It has acted for 66% of the top 100 UK 'Sunday Times Rich List', and many people on the equivalent US and Asia lists.
Extra info Turnover:£267,000,000 (2020) Training programme applications: 667 (2021) Retention rate: 92% (2022) Partner diversity: 55.0% male (2024) 45.0% female Lawyer diversity: 37.0% male (2022) 63.0% female3 more rows
Withers is potentially linked to the forgotten god of death, Jergal, as hinted by his location in the catacombs and his mocking remarks towards The Dead Three. Withers' resurrection abilities are the most powerful in the game, suggesting a close connection to the gods or a possible affiliation with them.
We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes.
Withers' Relationship to The Dark Urge Rejecting Bhaal results in Bhaal taking back his blood and life force from the Dark Urge. As the Dark Urge was created from Bhaal's life essence, this results in the Dark Urge's death. However, Withers is impressed by the Dark Urge's defiance of Bhaal, and restores them to life.
7 simple ways to impress while doing a training contract Communicate. Have good attention to detail. Take notes. Work hard. Be proactive. Build your network. Go above and beyond.
With 220+ partners, over 650 lawyers and around 1,500 staff globally, our team is brimming with creativity, personality and legal knowledge.