Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG is a sector focused international law firm. With more than 1,500 legal professionals in 19 cities worldwide. We provide our clients with in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. Our clients have access to in-depth expertise in a range of areas including advanced manufacturing, energy, financial services, infrastructure, life sciences, natural resources, real estate and tech. We pair this specific industry knowledge with renowned service area expertise to meet the unique needs of our clients. With more than 500 lawyers in England, split between Birmingham and London, we have the depth and breadth to deal with almost all business law and family office needs. We see the world through our clients’ eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances. Our culture is, above all, about people and teams, based on our belief in the power of relationships in delivering tangible business results. Learn more at gowlingwlg.com Why Gowling WLG? "Gowling WLG have strength in depth and offer practical and client-focused advice." – Client feedback, Chambers & Partners UK 2022 "They are very user-friendly and very approachable - you get along with them and form good relationships with them. They are very open and transparent and cover a broad range of areas." – Client Feedback, Chambers & Partners UK 2022 ‘Gowling is able to quickly assemble, run and deploy the needed experts for complex matters' – Client feedback, The legal 500 UK 2022 ‘Gowling listen to the customer, understand the brief and work to the best interest of the customer whilst also understanding the customers style and culture.’ – Client feedback, The Legal 500 UK 2022

Recent Firm News & Legal Updates

Member Firm Events, Thought Leadership

With the NSIA now in full force in the UK for two years, Samuel Beighton and James Stunt will explore key learnings and current trends.

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Member Firm News

The GDP growth rate has been low in the United Kingdom since 2016, but according to Gowling WLG, member firm for England the headlines do not tell the entire story. "There are many parts of the UK economy that remain incredibly resilient and successful on a global basis. The City of London is a truly global financial center that raises and deploys enormous pools of capital across the globe," they explain. Culturally speaking, brush up on your punctuality, politeness, and professionalism when handling business with the Brits. Read more about carrying out business in the United Kingdom.

WLG News, WLG 35 Leaders

Having served four terms on WLG's Board of Directors and currently sitting on our Membership Committee, Gowling WLG's Stuart Young is very knowledgeable about the organization and its value to his firm. Read what Stuart has to say about WLG's future.

Firm Offices in Member Jurisdiction

England

Birmingham
London
Leeds

Firm Offices in Other Jurisdictions

North America

Canada 
Canada - Ontario,
Hamilton Ottowa Toronto Kitchener, Waterloo Region Calgary, Alberta Vancouver, British Colombia
Canada - Québec, Montreál

Europe

Belgium, Brussels
France, Paris
Germany,
Frankfurt Munich Stuttgart

Africa & Middle East

Middle East 
United Arab Emirates,
Dubai Abu Dhabi

Asia-Pacific

China,
Beijing Guangzhou Shanghai

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Responsible Business Forum
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International Corporate Transactions
International Corporate Transactions
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Privacy & Data Protection
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