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Gowling WLG
Updated November 2025.About Gowling WLG
Company Overview
Gowling WLG is an international sector-focused law firm with more than 1,500 legal professionals in 20 cities across the UK, Canada, Continental Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. At Gowling WLG, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with in-depth expertise and a portfolio of legal services across all our office locations in key global sectors. We see the world from our client's perspective and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed - no matter how challenging the circumstances.
Company Size
1,184 UK-based Employees
(Super Large)
(Super Large)
INDUSTRY
Professional Services
CONNECT
Gowling WLG Head Office
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Employee Demographics
Tenure
- <2 years - 17%
- 2-5 years - 27%
- 6-10 years - 23%
- 11-15 years - 10%
- 16-20 years - 7%
- Over 20 years - 16%
Company Culture at Gowling WLG
The employee experience below at Gowling WLG, compared to a typical company.
79% of employees at Gowling WLG say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
95%
This is a physically safe place to work.
95%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
92%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
91%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
90%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.
Working at Gowling WLG
Getting the list of awards....
Best ӰԺ Lists
Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Gowling WLG on the following Best ӰԺ Lists.
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Celebratory event launching our Gowling Gives, charity campaign, getting ready to host great fundraising events!
Company firmwide forum, where our CEO, Chair and a member of the International Board share company updates.
Colleagues out volunteering for the Canals and River Trust, tidying up the canal pathways in Birmingham.
A group of colleagues off for a wellbeing walk as part of our revitalise wellbeing week.
A stress management lunch session, taking place as part of our revitalise wellbeing week.
Gowling Gives' Charity rounders match. The team getting ready to take on their opponents!
Daniel Perlzweig member of our International Board, David Fennel our CEO & Emma Pioli our Chair.
Colleagues volunteering with the charity The Choir with No Name serving warm meals.
Colleagues volunteering for a litter pick in Birmingham in support of World Environment Day.
Colleagues taking part in a Wellbeing Walk as part of a series of wellbeing activities in the new year.
Launch of our internal plant club, aimed at bringing the benefits of indoor plants to our offices.
Image of our recent Firmwide Forum with some leaders of the firm, including our Chair, CEO and incoming CEO.
Colleagues attending Birmingham Pride Parade 2025.
Our Gowling WLG Choir singing in Windsor Castle.