Who we are

Gowling WLG is a sector-focused, international law firm that believes that legal matters are people matters and it takes closer relationships between people and teams to get to the best results, in the right way.

It used to be that good lawyering was mostly about knowing the law and delivering sound opinions. Today, businesses need more and demand more.

We know our clients want legal advisers by their side, anticipating what's ahead and creating positive experiences for their teams. They want to work with others who share their values and do business responsibly.

We take on the new realities of business in a positive and proactive way, invest in the result, and care about how we get there.

Gowling WLG: where chemistry creates opportunity

1,500+ legal professionals around the world
Committed to the communities we serve, including through pro bono work, volunteerism and fundraising initiatives.
A great place to work built upon an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.
Routinely recognised by the world's top legal rankings organisations, including Chambers and The Legal 500. Focused on key global sectors, including energy, financial services, life sciences, natural resources, infrastructure, real estate and tech.

Our values

Our values guide everything that we do:

The power of teamwork: We believe we can achieve much more if we work together as a team with our clients and colleagues - however talented we are as individuals. We collaborate seamlessly across services, sectors and offices - focused on the greater good for the client and the firm.
Always striving to be better: We are always striving to improve our service to clients and the way we run our own business - ambitious to improve in a highly competitive market.
We all bring something different: We all bring different backgrounds, strengths and perspectives to the team. This diversity and openness make us more relevant and valuable to our clients.

Responsible business

We believe that every business has a responsibility to its communities and the environment, as well as its people and clients.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Fostering a truly equitable and inclusive culture - one that celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be their true self - requires work and engagement at every level. Our diversity, equity and inclusion strategies encompass a number of key areas.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Sustainable business

We recognise our operations, services and offices have an environmental impact. On an ongoing basis, around the world, we work to mitigate these impacts through a number of targeted environmental initiatives.

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Giving back to our communities

We believe in supporting the communities we serve and giving back to those most in need. Across our global offices, we volunteer with, fundraise for and provide pro bono legal advice to a number of local charities and non-profit organisations engaged in important and impactful work.

Great place to work

We're proud to be recognised as a top employer, and actively encourage DE&I. This means we attract the best talent, as well as great clients. Our clients know that strong values combined with motivated and engaged lawyers results in teams that approach problems with creativity and ingenuity.

Diversity, equity & inclusion

We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, engaged and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. Find out more about how we meaningfully integrate diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) into our business.

Find out more about our work in DE&I

Corporate responsibility

We are committed to supporting our communities, especially those groups who are in particular need. We do this in a variety of ways – from providing pro bono legal and business services support to fundraising and volunteering.

Find out about corporate responsibility

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Our structure

Around the world, our member firms operate and provide legal services to clients as separate legal entities under the common brand of Gowling WLG. Our structure is explained in more detail on our Legal Information page.

Who we are

Gowling WLG: where chemistry creates opportunity

Responsible business

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Sustainable business

Sustainable business

Giving back to our communities

Giving back to our communities

Great place to work

Great place to work

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Corporate responsibility

Our structure

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