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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterClifford Chance employees are -10% more likely to recommend Clifford Chance as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Clifford Chance is rated below average by 26 employees, across various culture dimensions. Clifford Chance employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Clifford Chance’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Clifford Chance was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Clifford Chance is rated C
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Clifford Chance ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 3 Clifford Chance employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What makes you most happy at work?When offered feedback and encouragement.
What is the best part about your compensation package?There are good Health benefits.
Clifford Chance is a multinational law firm that provides legal advisory services.
""We put a world-class client experience right at the heart of what we do and the world's leading businesses can come to us with their most complex challenges.""
| Headquarter | 10 Upper Bank Street United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cliffordchance.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1871 |
| Tel | 212-878-8000 |
Clifford Chance competitors include Perkins Coie, DLA Piper, Squire Patton Boggs, and Baker & McKenzie. Clifford Chance ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Clifford Chance compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
26 employees at Clifford Chance have reviewed Clifford Chance across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 26 Clifford Chance employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Clifford Chance are not very pleased with their total compensation at Clifford Chance, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Clifford Chance are generally satisfied with their team. 26 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Clifford Chance are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Clifford Chance believe the environment at Clifford Chance is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Clifford Chance is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Clifford Chance work 8 hours or less, while 40% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Clifford Chance are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Clifford Chance's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Clifford Chance employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Matthew’s approval rate is just above average, putting Matthew in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Matthew Layton is well regarded by employees for the Manager Clifford Chance offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Matthew is most liked by Male employees and Caucasian employees. With Matthew’s leadership, Clifford Chance employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Compensation. Matthew was rated slightly below average for Environment.
The Clifford Chance Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Matthew Layton, Executive Business Development Manager Mathieu Ritte-Sanders, and Chief Operating Officer Sally King
Matthew Layton CEO / President
Matthew Layton serves as the CEO / President of Clifford Chance.
Mathieu Ritte-Sanders Executive Business Development Manager
Mathieu Ritte-Sanders serves as the Executive Business Development Manager of Clifford Chance LLP. Mathieu started at... read more
Sally King Chief Operating Officer
Sally King serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Clifford Chance LLP. Sally started at Clifford Chance LLP in March... read more
Sally King Chief Operating Officer
Sally King serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Clifford Chance.
Kelly Y Senior VP of Business Transformation
Kelly Y serves as the Senior VP of Business Transformation of Clifford Chance.
How much do people at Clifford Chance get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Clifford Chance is $120,815, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,116, or $56 per hour.
At Clifford Chance, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,791 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,036 annually. Average Clifford Chance salaries by department include: Marketing at $108,834, Legal at $153,025, Operations at $98,613, and Admin at $58,644. Half of Clifford Chance salaries are above $118,116.
12 employees at Clifford Chance rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 37 ratings) while 12 employees at Clifford Chance rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Clifford Chance across various culture dimensions.
Clifford Chance's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Clifford Chance's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Clifford Chance applied for 20 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Clifford Chance address?
Clifford Chance location is at 10 Upper Bank Street
Who is the CEO of Clifford Chance?
Clifford Chance CEO is Matthew Layton, their score by employees is 66
What is Clifford Chance eNPS?
The eNPS for Clifford Chance is -10
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Clifford Chance?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 201k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Clifford Chance?
The average salaries for Sales in Clifford Chance is 144k