Hated my time here! - Fee Earner Lewis Silkin Employee Review

1.0
4 Dec 2022
Recommend
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Pros

There are no pros of working here.

Cons

This place ruined my mental health and confidence, it left me feeling suicidal. There is a toxic culture and office politics is rife. There are a lot of bullies- from the top up to bottom down including partners. Favoritism means work is not allocated fairly. Lack of transparency in the team. Experienced racism, severe micro-aggressions and bullying. Lack of diversity - very few poc staff Poor HR team A culture of gaslighting and victim blaming. Staff fail to take accountability for their actions and know they can get away with it because of their position.

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Pros

Friendly staff, care for employees

Cons

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5.0
9 Jan 2026
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Pros

I worked at Lewis Silkin for several years and left with a genuine appreciation for the firm’s people-first culture and professional standards. Colleagues were collaborative and approachable, creating a supportive environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing were encouraged. The firm invested in training and practical tools, which made it easier to deliver high-quality client work and develop new skills. Leadership was visible and pragmatic, setting clear priorities and supporting career development through constructive feedback and mobility opportunities. Work-life balance compared favourably with other firms in the sector; flexible working and understanding managers helped manage peak periods without sustained burnout. Operational processes were well established, enabling efficient event delivery and strong cross-team collaboration with BD, marketing and operations.

Cons

The sandwiches in the cafe were pretty soggy

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