Watson Farley & Williams LLP

International London

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Infrastructure & Projects
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation
  • Corporate & M&A
  • Capital Markets

Geographic Focus: Global

Training Contract

Our training programme is structured to provide a comprehensive experience across our core sectors.

  • Starting Salary: £51,000
  • Application Deadline: 24 May 2026

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Notable Matters

WFW advises lenders on £235m financing for 680 MW BESS project

Advised lenders on financing for a large battery energy storage system project.

Energy

Energy Decree 2025

Tangible projects are the clear priority for connections to the national electricity grid.

Energy

USTR 301 and retaliatory measures in China

Background on measures stemming from a petition by US labour unions regarding unfair practices by China in the maritime sector.

Transport

Ship leasing: Does a financial lessor need to be the registered owner of the leased asset?

Discussion on the historical and current structures of ship leasing.

Transport

Vietnam Hotel Investment Guide

Presented insights into Southeast Asia’s dynamic hospitality market.

Real Estate

What Watson Farley & Williams LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

  • Client care
  • Technical ability
  • Deep industry knowledge

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting, recruiting and developing black, Asian and other ethnic minority talent with our firm and creating an inclusive environment in which people can be themselves and reach their full potential.

  • We Further Women
  • MOSAIC Network
  • PROUD Network

Pro Bono

Our lawyers deliver pro bono support across a range of social issues including access to justice, action on energy poverty and work within our sectors to further improve labour conditions.

Innovation

We believe that a supportive working environment benefits not only our people but also our clients, who depend on us for innovative solutions to their most complex challenges.

Quick Application Angles

  • Demonstrate deep industry knowledge in energy, infrastructure, and transport.
  • Highlight any experience with complex transactions or disputes.
  • Showcase commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Emphasise any international experience or language skills.
  • Illustrate ability to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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