Abrahams Dresden is a commercial law firm established in 1995 and based in Smithfield, London EC1, an area undergoing significant growth and transformation, with Crossrail now adding to its excellent connectivity.

We provide high-quality, specialist legal advice at competitive rates, combining commercial expertise with a friendly and straightforward approach. We pride ourselves on making complex legal matters accessible, giving clear, practical advice and maintaining a level of informality that is not always associated with the legal profession.

Our lawyers are driven, enthusiastic, approachable and commercially minded, working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions.

The firm currently comprises seven partners and 13 further fee earners. Having grown organically since our establishment, we continue to expand while retaining the personal approach and close working relationships that are central to our culture.

As a dynamic and growing firm, we are always keen to hear from bright, ambitious and highly motivated individuals. We look for people who want to contribute to the continued development of the firm while building rewarding, long-term careers.

Training and development

Our training contract programme is designed to give trainees broad, hands-on experience across the firm. Trainees spend six months in each of our property and litigation departments and 12 months in healthcare, allowing them to develop a well-rounded understanding of different areas of practice.

In healthcare, trainees can expect to become involved in mergers and acquisitions, business sales and purchases, shareholder matters, commercial agreements and our specialist healthcare and dental sector work.

In property, trainees gain experience across landlord and tenant matters, including acquisitions and disposals, lease negotiations and property aspects of corporate transactions.

Our litigation department offers a particularly varied caseload, ranging from debt recovery and matrimonial matters to complex commercial disputes. This provides trainees with the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical and analytical skills.

Throughout the training contract, trainees receive all-round development and are regularly supported and monitored by the training partner. This ensures that progress is reviewed, strengths are developed and any areas requiring further support are identified.

What we look for

We are looking for individuals with drive, commitment and initiative, together with the confidence to work independently and think creatively. We value personal achievement and personality alongside a strong academic background.

While we expect everyone at the firm to work hard and take pride in delivering a high-quality service, we also believe in maintaining a healthy work-to-live culture.

Where there is a suitable opportunity, we are keen to retain our trainees after qualification and encourage them to build their careers with us in a department that interests them.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a law degree or the CPE/GDL, together with the Legal Practice Course, or have completed SQE1 and SQE2.

We particularly value candidates who have gained at least one year of legal work experience as a paralegal, as this provides a strong foundation for the training contract.

Above all, we are committed to providing a superior service and excellent client care. We want our trainees to share that commitment and to play an active role in delivering the high standard of service our clients expect.

What our trainees say

Amy McFarland: “Probably the best thing that I can say about the firm is that I enjoy each day as it comes and I never get that Monday morning feeling. On a more practical note, I would say that I enjoy far more client contact than I would have expected. Also, I enjoy and benefit from working closely with the senior fee earner with whom I am working on any particular job.”

Jasmine Sudworth “As a trainee at Abrahams Dresden, I have had the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of work, from attending client meetings, to advising on redundancy payments, to applying for civil restraint orders. This month I have also spent a whole week in the central London family court assisting in a multi-million pound divorce!”

• Healthcare
• Property
• Litigation

• Corporate & Commercial
• General Commercial

• London

• London