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      VWV

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      VWV Reviews

      4.2

      73% would recommend to a friend

      (105 total reviews)
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      Steven McGuigan

      83% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity and inclusion

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Culture and values

      3.8

      Senior management

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      VWV has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 105 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The VWV employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      105 reviews
      1.0
      1 Jul 2025

      I found the culture disheartening and problematic

      Solicitor
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      Pros

      Most of the junior staff are generally friendly and supportive.

      Cons

      I joined the firm with high hopes, drawn by its stated values and positive reviews. Sadly, my experience was that those weren’t reflected in one of the litigation teams in the London office. I found the environment hostile, particularly towards junior staff. Senior members appeared approachable, but in reality, I found the environment toxic, focused on fault-finding and exclusion. I was frequently made to feel caught out rather than supported. When I raised concerns, HR was not particularly helpful and suggested that if I felt this way, I might want to “take a view”, which seemed to me to be a suggestion that I consider leaving. I’ve faced professional challenges before, but I’ve never felt so disheartened. From what I observed, this experience isn’t unique - others in junior roles have faced similar treatment, and I doubt I’ll be the last. The team’s reputation appeared to be widely known within the firm, but the issues seemed to be met with a blind eye. There may well be some teams at VWV that reflect the firm’s stated values, but this one did not.

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      VWV Response
      11mo
      We're sorry to hear that your time with us didn’t meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and remain committed to maintaining a positive and respectful culture, so we appreciate the time you took to share your experience, which will help us to reflect and continue strengthening how we support our people.
      1.0
      3 Sept 2025

      Toxic Leadership Undermines an Otherwise Great Team

      Administrative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Friendly and supportive colleagues Good location Team camaraderie helped make tough days more bearable

      Cons

      Leadership relies on bullying and intimidation Toxic management style creates a hostile work environment High turnover due to poor treatment of employees Feedback is rarely constructive, often personal and demeaning

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      VWV Response
      9mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you found your colleagues to be friendly and supportive, and that team camaraderie was a positive part of your experience. It is, however, disappointing to read your concerns as we take feedback on workplace behaviour seriously. Respect, professionalism, and open communication are values we're committed to, and we'll continue to review and improve our practices to ensure they are upheld across the firm. We wish you the best and thank you again for sharing your perspective.
      4.0
      11 Mar 2022

      Forward thinking law firm that values and invests in the marketing team

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      - If you have a good manager within the wider marketing team you’ll have a great time with plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and progress. - Some of the lawyers are lovely and really appreciate marketing contribution. - Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

      Cons

      - Some of the partners are very traditional and old school, especially in London/Watford. - A lot of conflict within the marketing team, making it difficult to find your place within a large group. Lots of internal politics and you often feel forced to “take a side”. - Some bad behaviour within the marketing team acknowledged by senior management but accepted because “that’s how they are” which is code for that person is loyal to the firm so suck it up because we will do nothing about it.

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