What they say
At Blake Dawson we strive to create an environment where all our people are supported to reach their full potential. This commitment to life long learning is important throughout every lawyer’s career but perhaps at no time is it more important than when you are making the transition from law student to lawyer.
The firm recognises that providing outstanding service to our clients in all that we do requires a commitment to excellence and genuine rapport with our clients. Delivering the best work we can requires a team effort. The contribution of each member of the firm is valuable and important whether you’re a seasonal clerk, graduate, experienced lawyer or support professional.
We choose to champion our peoples’ career development because we believe that providing a supportive environment makes you a better lawyer. Approachable partners, an open door policy and one-on-one honest discussions all help you to develop quickly. As does our focus on mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills. The firm supports individuals through its flexible work practices policy. We also provide study support and leave of absence in appropriate circumstances.
We bring a positive attitude and creative thinking to our clients’ business issues. You’ll have the opportunity to go on secondment with leading clients and to give something back to the community by carrying out pro bono work.
What we say
Set for rebranding in March 2012 as Ashurst, but we see troubled waters ahead for Blurst juniors: full financial integration is conditional on the performance of Blakes leading up to a 2014 vote. Increasing profitability will thus be high on the agenda, which means less than ideal pay-rises and hard hours for at least two years. The upside is working for a truly global firm and a highly rated one at that. Ashurst will look excellent on the CV in years to come, certainly moreso than Blake Dawson (often mistaken for a homosexual pornstar going by the same name)
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Vital stats
Offices: 10
Partners: 170 (as at 09/11/11)
Other Fee-Earners: 498 (as at 10/10/11)
Revenue History
FY 2005/2006: $305m
FY 2006/2007: $337m
FY 2007/2008: $370m
FY 2008/2009: $368m
FY 2009/2010: $358m
FY 2010/2011: $380m
Profit History
FY 2005/2006: $110m (36%)
FY 2006/2007: $131m (39%)
FY 2007/2008: $148m (40%)
FY 2008/2009: $136m (37%)
FY 2009/2010: $147m (41%)
FY 2010/2011: $152m (40%)
Salary survey
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