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PAINTING THE LAW

Corporate support for the next generation of artists. Artworks pays a visit to a company that encourage and nurture emerging talent

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Clyde & Co is a global law firm with an unusual, and colourful string to their bow. Every year in Sydney, Dubai, and London they exhibit works of emerging talent in the visual arts from leading local arts schools, including Central St Martins in London.

They also share their own expertise with the young artists with many of the staff providing financial and pro bono legal support tor the year that their work is on display.

Every year somebody wins the Clyde & Co Art Award with a prize of £5,000. Clyde’s staff also vote for their favourite works and also organise an auction on behalf of the students, who receive the full value of all the successful bids.

Employees want to live and work in a vibrant community. This is one way to evolve business and to retain current employees and attract future talent. Happy employees make up a happier workplace.

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27 offices plus a further 8 associated offices

2,600 staff worldwide

45-55 artworks chosen each year, including painting

98 artists supported

142 works exhibited to date

A Tracey - 27 club 5

A Tracey, 25 club 5

A Tracey, 27 club 3

A Tracey, 27 club 3

Good exposure for the artists and refreshing for the lawyers

Good exposure for the artists and refreshing for the lawyers

Interesting colour into working life

Interesting colour into working life

Lucy Urghuart, Roof Garden

Lucy Urghuart, Roof Garden

J Gambotto, cue the pig

J Gambotto, cue the pig

A nice change for a corporate meeting room

A nice change for a corporate meeting room

Sumantha Dudha, Meditating Budha

Sumantha Dudha, Meditating Budha