Howard Kennedy LLP

London

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Financial Services & Regulation
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Private Client & Wealth
  • Real Estate
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Hospitality & Leisure
  • Sports Law

Geographic Focus: Global

Training Contract

We offer a number of training contracts every year to talented individuals who bring diversity of thought, perspective and lived experience to our firm.

  • Starting Salary: £45,000
  • Application Deadline: March 2026

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Notable Matters

Advising a Chinese State-Owned energy operator

Advising a Chinese State-Owned energy operator on the purchase of three wind farms and subsequent renegotiation of project financings and PPAs.

Energy & Resources

Advising Hazel Capital

Advising Hazel Capital on the establishment of two VCTs funds which raised £42m for deployment in 19 solar PV projects.

Energy & Resources

Acting for Pandora Jewellery

Acting for Pandora Jewellery on the real estate aspects of the buy-back of its UK franchised business and its continued acquisition programme.

Real Estate

Advising a high-profile events and communications business

Advising a high-profile events and communications business on complex employment and incentives issues.

Media and Entertainment

Representing a football manager

Representing a football manager in a wrongful dismissal claim against their former club.

Sport

What Howard Kennedy LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

  • Diversity of thought
  • Perspective
  • Lived experience
  • Drive
  • Determination

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Signatories of the Race Fairness Commitment Charter

  • Inclusion Committee
  • Allies Champions
  • Reverse mentoring programme
  • Broad learning curriculum
  • Values Awards
  • Agile working approach
  • Leave for fertility treatment, pregnancy loss and dependant care
  • Parental coaching
  • Wellbeing hub
  • Meritas and LAW networks
  • Black Lawyers' Forum
  • Women's Leadership Congress
  • Business Disability Forum membership

Pro Bono

We're committed to supporting the community in which we live and work through charitable giving, fundraising and volunteering.

Innovation

Quick Application Angles

  • Highlight diversity of thought and lived experience in your application.
  • Demonstrate your drive and determination to succeed.
  • Showcase your ability to think beyond boundaries.
  • Emphasize your individual strengths and distinct perspective.
  • Illustrate how you align with the firm's core values.

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