What we stand for
Taylor Wessing is a community of independent thinkers, connected by our core values and our drive to challenge expectation. The following values shape what we do and how we do it.
Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses.
Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive.
Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results.
Taylor Wessing is a community of independent thinkers, connected by our core values and our drive to challenge expectation. The following values shape what we do and how we do it.
Excellence is everything; we never compromise on it or settle for less. We set high expectations of our people around commercial decision making and client service, which enables us to invest in their future. This makes us an exceptional firm to work for and with.
We challenge ourselves to find the best solutions to legal and business issues. We're self-starters, are always questioning, innovating and learning. Our curiosity, passion and insight drives us to find new ideas and inspires others to achieve them.
We have a positive, uplifting impact on our clients, our sectors, our society and our environment. We think and act sustainably.
We're not just colleagues, we're a community. We empower others and work together to achieve our shared goals for the long-term success of our business. We recognise each other's achievements. We support and motivate.
We believe in doing the right thing and take pride in the work we produce. We are open and honest, building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues by doing what we say.
We embrace individuality; we understand it and appreciate it. We bring diverse teams together to create an impact in an inclusive and meaningful way.
Our history
Taylor Wessing is a future-focused firm, but our standing today is built on a proud history dating back to 1788.
Find out more about our historyLaw firm of the year for IP Law
Taylor Wessing is “Law Firm of the Year” in data protection law
Trademark Firm of the Year, Germany
Entertainment - Digital Content┃Entertainment - Gaming┃Copyright disputes
Copyright & related rights┃Recommended for IP transactions Germany┃Trade Mark
Trade, distribution and logistics ┃Supply chain compliance
Environmental Planning and Regulatory ┃Project development
Data Protection┃Information technology and digitalisation
M&A - M&A: Small Deals┃Venture Capital
Healthcare and Life Sciences - Transactions
Trade marks - Trade mark administration and strategic advice
Awarded for "Employment & Labour"
Awarded for "Corporate Compliance"
Outstanding Firm
Private Equity Rising Stars
Law Firm of the Year for Succession, Wealth, Foundations
Product Liability Defence
Corporate immigration
Life Sciences Team of the Year (Shield Therapeutics)
Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year
We're committed to being a responsible business and taking accountability for our actions.
We have high ethical standards and take care of our people. We're reducing the footprint we leave in nature and engaging with our communities through cultural and charity work. Being a responsible business means we're active members of our broader society, of the legal community, and of our clients' sectors.
Whether it's building an inclusive workplace, reducing our waste or supporting the arts; we're actively working together to build a better business, and a more sustainable world.
To learn more about how we support our clients with ESG, visit our expertise page
Find out more about responsible business in our offices.