Pinsent Masons
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legal services |
| Founded | 1769 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East |
Key people | Andrew Masraf (Senior Partner), Laura Cameron (Managing Partner) |
| Products | Legal services |
Number of employees | 3500+ |
| Website | www |
Pinsent Masons LLP is a globally operating law firm headquartered in London. It is regarded as one of the foremost legal brands in the UK and ranks among the top one hundred law firms worldwide by revenue.
The partnership comprises more than 490 partners, supported by a legal workforce of approximately 1,900 professionals and an overall staff exceeding 3,500. Its City of London headquarters employs over 500 personnel. Pinsent Masons represents a greater number of PLC clients than all but one other UK law firm.
Known for its pioneering approach, Pinsent Masons was awarded ‘The Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe’ by the Financial Times in 2015, 2020, and 2023. Additionally, it received the ‘Innovation in Sustainability’ accolade at the Financial Times Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers Awards in 2023. The firm has also been honoured with several 'Law Firm of the Year' distinctions from leading industry sources such as Legal Business (2016, 2021), The Lawyer (2018), and Law.com’s British Legal Awards (2016).
Pinsent Masons is at the forefront of embedding technology within legal services, particularly through advancements in generative AI.
The firm maintains a presence through 29 offices spanning Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. In 2025, it inaugurated its third office on mainland China in Shenzhen and broadened its Middle Eastern footprint with a new office in Riyadh.
For the fiscal year 2022/23, Pinsent Masons reported revenues totaling £605.9 million.
History
Founded in 1769, Pinsent Masons emerged from a series of mergers involving firms such as Pinsent & Co, Masons, Simpson Curtis, Biddle & Co, L'Estrange & Brett, and McGrigors. Among its notable former members is ex-British Chancellor Alistair Darling.
The firm’s recent expansion strategy has emphasized international growth with new offices established in key global cities including Beijing (2007), Singapore (2009), Paris (2012), Munich (2012), Brussels (2015), Sydney (2015), Melbourne (2015), Düsseldorf (2016), Johannesburg (2016), Madrid (2017), Dublin (2017), Perth (2017), and Frankfurt (2019).
Leadership is currently under Senior Partner Andrew Masraf and Managing Partner Laura Cameron. In 2016, former Secretary of State for International Development Douglas Alexander joined as a strategic adviser. That same year, former banker Pauline Egan became the firm's inaugural external board member.
Strategy
Pinsent Masons concentrates its efforts on five principal global sectors: financial services; technology, science & industry; energy; real estate; and infrastructure.
Innovation
The firm has gained recognition for its innovative initiatives. In 2013, it introduced Vario, a contract lawyer service. It secured exclusive advisory roles with leading corporations including Balfour Beatty and E.ON. In 2015, Pinsent Masons acquired a controlling interest in Cerico, an online compliance enterprise, strengthening its portfolio of technology-enhanced legal services.
Diversity
Pinsent Masons has consistently ranked within the top ten organisations recognised by Working Families for seven consecutive years. The firm demonstrates a strong dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, placing 33rd on the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024 and featuring on the Social Mobility List 2024. It was also acknowledged as one of the leading global employers by Stonewall in 2023 and ranked within the top 5% of law firms for responsible business practices according to the annual Lamp House report.