We are a sector-focused firm, however there is much more to us than that. Our passion for the sectors which we service, together with our progressive mindset adds a value to our clients that we consider second to none.

Every year we recruit only a small number of trainees – around 18 per year, split across a September and March intake. This enables us to give every trainee our full attention, and means that your individual contribution makes a real difference. A training contract at HFW consists of four six-month seats – typically three contentious seats and one transactional.

As a Trainee, almost all of the matters that you work on will have an international dimension. We also offer international secondments to our Trainees to provide them with the opportunity to experience our international network first-hand and all of our Trainees complete at least one seat abroad, which we consider to be a core part of your development as an international lawyer.

You will work with high-profile clients on complex, often precedent-setting cases and transactions. You will gain experience of both litigation and transactional work.

International secondment 

Opportunity to experience our international network first-hand in at least one of your seats.

High profile work

Working on complex, often precedent-setting cases and transactions with high-profile clients.

Early responsibility & involvement

Working in small teams with plenty of opportunity to get stuck in from day one.