MISHCON DE REYA
About
Mishcon De Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs over 1400 people with more than 650 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone.
With presence in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with Karas So LLP), the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply.
The work the firm undertakes is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning seven core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Impact; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate.
We fiercely guard our clients’ interests and appreciate the privilege of sitting alongside them as a trusted advisor. Building strong personal connections to our clients and their businesses is important to us. It is for these reasons we say ‘It’s business. But it’s personal’.
Why choose Mishcon de Reya?
We are looking for shapers across our business, lawyers and business professionals alike: bold individuals who can adapt to seismic changes across the legal, political and social spheres. We need creative thinkers who can revolutionise the way we work.
We strive to foster a culture which thrives on diversity, where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential and feel they belong. This is one of our Core Values and is embodied in our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement and Strategy.
Mishcon de Reya prides itself not only on the diverse range of legal services that it offers as a practice, but also on the diverse range of people who provide those services.
Charter
Mishcon de Reya’s approach to the three pillars of the Muslim Employment Charter reflects their dedication to promoting equality, respect, and inclusion for everyone within the firm.
Workplace Facilities
Prayer and ablution facilities at Mishcon de Reya London:
- Two prayer rooms across our London offices (Africa House and Weston House) with mobile ablution station, paper towels, privacy dividers and prayer mats.
Culinary offerings at Mishcon de Reya London:
- The Africa House office provides a full restaurant service on site in which all meat and chicken is halal.
Social & Networking Events
- Mishcon de Reya ensures that events are suitable for attendees in terms of theme, timing, catering and location.
- There is an internal network connecting Muslim colleagues across the firm. This group forms part of Mishcon’s Race Equity strand, M:BRACE, which exists to champion race equity, foster belonging, and amplify the voices of ethnically diverse colleagues.
- M:BRACE creates space for connection, collaboration, and meaningful action, bringing together those with lived experience and allies committed to anti-racism, inclusion, and driving positive change within the firm and beyond.
- They actively welcome and encourage allies to engage, listen, learn, and support race equity through ongoing awareness and action, as well as create safe spaces for colleagues to come together.
- The Muslim group contribute to the wider M:BRACE strategy influencing training and hosting a number of great social events marking important dates in the Muslim calendar.
- Hear from some of Mishcon de Reya’s Muslim employees about what Eid means to them, how they celebrate it and some of their fondest Eid memories: Watch the video.
- See highlights from our annual Iftar event in March 2025: Watch the video.
Training & Culture
- EDI committee and M:BRACE committee members regularly attend MEC workshops.
- Sharia alternative pension funds
- Mishcon’s pension provider offers the option for employees to switch their pension funds to the HSBC Islamic Global Equity Index Fund.
- Holidays:
- In addition to providing bank holidays as standard, and 25 days’ annual leave, Mishcon also offers all employees 3 days of religious leave
- This caters to all religious reasons for leave and is particularly useful for Muslims who wish to take time off for Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Fitr and during Ramadan
- Employees can also purchase up to two weeks’ worth of additional annual leave.
- The Mishcon Academy (the firm’s learning and development programme) regularly delivers sessions on various EDI & wellbeing topics.
- Mishcon celebrates various religious and cultural days such as Eid, Chanukah and Diwali. A spread of delicious treats and vibrant decorations are often displayed in Mishcon’s offices to mark these special days.
- As part of its wider EDI strategy, Mishcon has set several gender and ethnicity-based targets which it aspires to reach by April 2027, reflecting its commitment to achieving greater diversity and inclusion across all levels in the business.
- Please see Mishcon de Reya’s website for further information on Diversity Reports, other Memberships and Pledges and the firm’s EDI Strategy for 2024 – 2027: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accolades
Mishcon de Reya has received a wide range of awards and recognition, highlighting their legal expertise, commitment to the community, and standing as an outstanding employer.
(Source: https://www.legalcheek.com/firm/mishcon-de-reya/).