Culture at Duncan Cotterill

Everyone is very friendly and helpful but there's not much out of work culture

The culture in the office is great, everyone is friends and supports each other. I never feel uncomfortable to ask for help or questions. I have only had to work late once and that was only for an hour. I was very sick in May and June and Al and Lou were very understanding and gave me time off when I needed. I never felt pressure to come into work before I was ready which was really comforting. I come to work looking forward to it and leave work happy. I don't feel like there is any hierarchy at all. Everyone treats each other as equals and I never feel intimidated by anyone.

Our office culture is quite good - everyone is very easy going. Most people leave around 5pm or shortly after 5pm so there is no pressure to work long hours. We have the normal hierarchy of a law firm however because our office is smaller, we tend to all work as one team. Our partners are also quite approachable as are younger and have an open-door policy. We do not really socialise much outside of work as while the office is quite young most people have young children to get home too.

Very supportive culture, where I can work with people from a variety of different levels of experience. Hands-on with good training in place.

Culture in the office is very good. After hours it could improve. The structure is a partnership. The Partners are the top of the hierarchy and it flow down through the ranks of solicitor to support staff. Cooperation and teamwork within my team is very good. The junior staff socialise really well.

The culture is great, everyone feels very approachable at all levels. It is slightly different in each team but overall, really positive. We often do activities outside of work as well that isn't always planned through work which is nice.

In the office, the culture is very supportive. I've been able to work with most senior authors in the team. A big thing for me is that I've always felt comfortable asking questions. All staff have very open doors and as a junior that's huge. After hours culture is great too. A few months into my role I've been able to get to know everyone in the office (which is close to 60 staff). There's also a good group of younger lawyers in the office who are all quite sociable. In terms of hierarchy there is obviously a chain of command in the sense that a partner will have the final say, but I feel that seniors are very open to input from junior lawyers. That culture really sort of fosters learning by doing.

The culture in the Auckland litigation team is awesome. Everyone is empathetic and kind to each other.

My team has a great culture. And the firm has been trying but COVID has made this quite difficult understandably.The firm would benefit from some planned events and more interaction once we are able.

The culture in the office is very vibrant. There isn't a strong sense of hierarchy at all, and I feel very lucky to be a part of such a fun office where I've made great friends.

It is good, the work events are appropriate and there are lots that arent centred around alcohol. The social club provides lots of entertainment and treats during office hours which helps morale. The culture at work is good, expectations are realistic, most partners/senior associates are happy to help out or have a chat

The culture at DC is great. The people are fantastic to work with, everybody is very welcoming when you first arrive which makes you become settled in very quickly.

Within the firm there is different cultures within different teams. I find in my team that the culture is very good both in the office and after hours. The management and senior staff are friendly and always willing to help and support you. If you are working to get something done and there is a deadline, my co workers will help me so i can get it done on time. If I don't know the answer, a colleague will help me to figure it out. After hours there is a good social opportunities. I find the senior staff and my partners very approachable. I do know this is not the case in all areas of the office and with all senior staff and I have had some experience with other partners or senior staff where this is not the case and they are not approachable and can be quite negative towards you and expect a lot from you.

Within my team the culture is really good - we have a mix of levels but everyone gets along really well and we all help one another out. It is a very collaborative environment. We also enjoy socialising with each other outside of the office.

Everyone is friendly, willing to assist in your learning, and realistic about your abilities as a graduate. All the Partners and Seniors are approachable - the hierarchy of position doesn't impact the way I am treated around the office. We often socialise outside of work hours and genuinely enjoy each other's company!

The culture at DC is outstanding. During working hours, the office is professional and work to a very high standard. That said, everyone knows how to have fun and release a bit of banter. The team is very supportive and encouraging to junior lawyers. The socialising amongst the firm also brings a nice culture to the workplace, as everyone is friendly and easygoing.

Very friendly among peers at same level. Lots of social sport etc.

The culture is strong. Everyone is approachable and helpful.

Great culture, at least here in Nelson. Supportive team, approachable, friendly, hardworking, but we ensure we step back from work every now and again - get coffee/food, do activities, sports etc.

Great culture - very social and supportive