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.
Who we are
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.
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Excellence
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.
Creative
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.
Responsible
We have a positive, uplifting impact on our clients, our sectors, our society and our environment. We think and act sustainably.
Team
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.
Integrity
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.
Respect
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 historyAwards
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa, 2026
Intellectual property: copyright - ‘Christian Valsamidis, Claire Saint Laurent, and Sandrine Jasserme are very responsive.'
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa, 2026
Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences - ‘Jules Fabre, Marina Jonon and Louise Millot provided excellent knowledge of the local laws and practice, with a very strong technical background and outstanding strategic and communication skills.’ ‘They are exceptional lawyers in terms of their legal expertise, and their ability to work effectively and productively in larger teams, and interact effectively and commercially with clients. A great team to work with.’
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2026
Corporate and M&A - 'Extremely competent'
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2026
Private equity: venture/growth capital - ‘A very responsive and competent team, open to customer feedback and increasingly using AI to challenge the status quo.’
Admnistrative and public law - leading partner
Best Business Support Team
Competition Regulatory Team of the Year
Private Capital Team of the Year
Private Client Team of the Year
Property Team of the Year
Private Client Team of the Year
Commercial Litigation Team of the Year
Legal Technology Team of the Year
Marketing Initiative of the Year
Real Estate Team of the Year
Law Firm of the Year
Disputes and Crisis Management
Our equaliTW network was crowned winners of the Outstanding LGBTQIA Network (Finance, Insurance and Legal) category.
Healthcare and Life Sciences - Transactions
Trade, distribution and logistics ┃Supply chain compliance
Acting responsibly, together
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.