The firm is well known for its eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and across the Middle East. Trowers & Hamlins are independently recognised as the leading firm in social housing sector in the UK, the firm also has thriving corporate, real estate, and banking and finance practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions and environment.
The firm undertakes work around the globe and has over 100 partners and approximately 700 employees. The firm's main office is in the City of London with three UK regional offices in Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. Outside the UK it has more than 80 lawyers working in five offices across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo, Dubai and Oman.
The firm's success and professionalism are demonstrated by placings in the top 40 of the UK's law firms and the top 20 of the UK's property firms (both The Lawyer Top 100 Survey). The firm won Construction Law Firm of the Year at the 2011 Builder & Engineer Awards, Legal Firm of the Year at the FDs' Excellence Awards 2010 and the award for Outstanding Contribution by a Law Firm to Islamic Financial Services at the 2010 Sukuk Summit, Winner of The Most Effective International Benefits Stragegy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2010, Legal Education and Training Group (LETG) Best Use of Technology award 2010 and Excellence in Exporting Legal Services 2009.
Specialties
Banking and Finance, Construction, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Pensions, Energy and Infrastructure, Housing and Regeneration, Middle East, Private Wealth, Projects, Public sector / Local government, Real estate, Telecoms media & technology
