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We promote regular sports and social events, so that people in different parts of the firm have a chance to meet and stay in contact with each other. We currently have cricket, football, golf, rugby, tennis, netball teams and most recently, a mixed speednet team. These teams are open to everyone in the firm including our future trainees as well as the Vacation Scheme students. The firm also offers a subsided sports club membership. If you are musical, you can join the firm’s choir or perhaps be part of the Clyde & Co Rock ‘n’ Roll Band - WIPlash
I play the trombone in the Clyde & Co band, WIPlash! We have previously performed at ‘LawRocks’ charity gigs; at both the 100 Club in Oxford Street (competing against other law firms in a ‘battle of the bands’ style format, our next gig here is October 2017) and in Vienna (at the IBA Annual Conference). We have also played the firm’s Christmas party and performed at an Associate’s wedding. Being part of the band is a great way of getting involved with the firm. Clyde & Co is aware of the need for its staff to have a good work-life balance in order to be both happy and productive. The various clubs and societies that the firm has to offer each go some way in helping to achieve this balance, whilst also providing multiple networking opportunities both internally with fellow colleagues and externally with clients and competitors. Sarah Pearson, Associate The Clyde & Co choir, which rehearses in the run up to Christmas, brings people together from across the business. The choir provides a fantastic opportunity to get out of the office in your lunch break and really enjoy yourself. We take anybody with enthusiasm – whilst some members are ex-choral scholars, others have never sung in a choir before. The rehearsals culminate in the Carol Service which is very popular with colleagues and clients alike. Everyone has a really good time. Jonathan Cockerill, Associate Clyde & Co has a reassuringly competitive but sociable hockey team that participates in ad-hoc games against clients and other businesses as well as more formal Leagues. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and clients whilst playing some sport across the city! Sophie Nehammer, Trainee Solicitor
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