BEST TRAINING PRINCIPAL – BEN PERRY
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1 New Fetter Lane London EC4A 1AN
T 020 7959 8900 E traineesolicitors@sullcrom.com W www.sullcrom.com
Method of application: CV and letter
happy to talk things through. He invests such a lot of effort into the grad rec programme – at some firms the training principal is there in name only, but Ben is always on hand and totally engaged in what we’re doing.” The man himself feels that the support he receives at all levels of the firm is part and parcel of his personal success: “It goes all the way to the top; the chair of the firm takes a very keen interest and is pleased to hear about accolades such as this. In the context of our office, every one of the 20 partners is involved to some extent. And unlike in some large firms, where people take on this role for a couple of years and then pass it on because it’s a massive time commitment, there is consistency here – Jamie Logie (co-head of the trainee team), Kirsten and I have worked well together for many years. It’s a reflection of what I’ve always thought the firm is good at – supportiveness and collegiality, and being a part of and benefiting from that.” Kirsten reflects on the process she has helped to establish: “I have worked at other firms and I feel that I am very well supported here. It’s not a huge office, so the entire graduate recruitment process draws everyone in. It is a team effort and everyone has input into who we recruit – everyone wants them to be here, which is a great feeling for the individuals too. We have fantastic lawyers here in London, with great organic growth; now the first cohort of trainees has qualified, it’s nice to reflect on our successes.”
Application deadline: Apply by 15 July 2017 for training contracts commencing in 2019
Method of selection: Partner interview and written exercise
Work areas: • Banking & finance • Capital markets
• Company & commercial • Competition & EU law • Corporate finance/mergers & acquisitions • Corporate tax • Insolvency/restructuring • Projects/project finance
Offices: London
What trainees said: “Ben Perry has pioneered the trainee programme in the London office of Sullivan & Cromwell. Ben, Jamie Logie (partner) and Kirsten Davies (graduate recruitment) take the time to get to know all of the trainees and candidates, from grabbing a quick coffee to having the occasional lunch, to make sure everything is going well. This adds to a really welcoming and supportive environment.” “Ben has poured a huge amount of energy over half a decade into the creation of the Sullivan & Cromwell training contract and making it as good as it can be. He takes a personal interest in all of the applicants, future trainees, trainees and junior associates who are or might be going through the process of qualifying at the firm. Whether it is helping out with a quick question or advising on which seats to undertake, his door is always open and his advice very welcome. His pride in the quality of the programme that he and his colleagues have created is palpable and justified.”
his dedication to it is obvious. He is always approachable and takes the time to explain tasks and deals, as well as checking in on trainees to ensure they are happy. He really made us feel like part of the team from the very beginning, taking time out of his busy schedule to attend trainee events.” “Ben is an outstanding training principal. His door is always open to trainees and he is always willing to listen to our input on how to develop the programme. As well as being a top-class lawyer, Ben also manages to dedicate a large amount of time and resources into making sure the trainees are coping with their workloads, integrating within the office, and all-in-all having an enjoyable training contract.”
By Isla Grant
“Ben has been involved in the trainee programme from the very start and
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