Slaughter and May

Overview

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in London, Slaughter and May is a historic Magic Circle firm best known for high-end corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and financial work. The firm has about 649 attorneys and reported $777,500,000 in gross revenue for 2023, placing it 81st on the 2024 Global 200 and 10th on the 2024 UK 50. It is known for a relatively small, partnership-led, collegiate culture that emphasizes elite transactional work and close cross-border coordination, operating from a compact network of offices including London, Brussels, Beijing and Hong Kong while relying on strong relationships with overseas firms rather than a large global footprint. Distinctive features include its Magic Circle status, boutique-style approach to complex international mandates, and reputation for advising on marquee corporate and financial transactions.