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The Human Touch That Matters to Our Colleagues

Hear what it's really like to work here, straight from our colleagues. Read and watch each story to understand how the human touch approach benefits their personal and professional lives through our dedication to diversity and inclusion, flexibility and wellbeing.

Angela

"Working in such a large firm so early on in my career is both exciting and challenging. You’re working with people who’ve worked in the legal industry for many years, so there’s a lot of responsibility but that comes with many fantastic opportunities."

Angela, Marketing Executive

Meet Angela Lindley
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Chani

"Our working environment is flexible, inclusive and focused, so we can provide the best service for our clients. We pride ourselves on our expertise, but the friendly nature of our business and the warmth of our colleagues is what makes us successful."

Chani, Partner, Serious Injury

Meet Chani Dhaliwal
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Ed

"We have a very strong and inclusive culture here. You can be who you want to be, and this is celebrated and valued. Being diverse and inclusive brings great value to our business, making it stronger and a much better place to work."

Ed, Head of Financial Planning

Meet Ed Tomlinson
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Emma

"Career progression is something we strive for here. I started the Associate Project Management Qualification as an apprenticeship, which is an amazing opportunity and something that’s going to add value to my current role."

Emma, Head of Lateral Hire

Meet Emma Eaton
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Janine

"My colleagues are also important to my success. We work well together and everyone’s been really supportive. I talk to my team regularly and they’re always on hand to help if I have any questions. They’re all really easy to talk to."

Janine, Partnership Finance Manager

Meet Janine King
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Jenna

"I feel like I’m making a difference with some of the work that I’m involved in, which is what I really enjoy."

Jenna, HR Apprentice

Meet Jenna Biddle
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Jeremy

"One of the things I'm most proud of is our commitment to diversity and inclusion. A lot of organisations pay lip service to it, but we see it in action every day here. I come from a really mixed background and so diversity is really important to me."

Jeremy, National Head of Residential Property

Meet Jeremy Raj
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Kate

"We can all make a positive impact, and if you're lucky enough to work for an organisation like ours, then you've got the support to do that. There are so many ways you can get involved with initiatives here and we’re always looking for brilliant, bright, new colleagues who can make a positive difference."

Kate, Head of Responsible Business

Meet Kate Fergusson
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Lauren

“The experience you get from doing an apprenticeship in law is invaluable.”

Lauren, Apprentice Charted Legal Executive

Meet Lauren Mannion
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Luke

"I've always been accepted for who I am and what I have to bring, and my career has gone from strength to strength as a result. It's important that the LGBTQ+ community have visible role models that they can see in senior positions. I know when I was growing up, that was what helped me, and that's something that I'm really passionate about, making sure that I give back."

Luke, Partner, Medical Negligence

Meet Luke Daniels
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Nicola

"Having a positive work-life balance is important. It can be challenging given the clients I work with, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Work is one of my happy places and it’s what keeps me going."

Nicola, Senior Associate Solicitor, Workplace Illness

Meet Nicola Handley
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Padma

"Our Flexible by Choice policy is absolutely fantastic, because it empowers us to work in a way that works for us.  It's given me more time to do the things I enjoy doing and it benefits our clients as well."

Padma, Partner, Employment

Meet Padma Tadi
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Shakil

"The culture here is open and friendly. It’s great that this is a non-hierarchical firm because I can approach associates and partners and ask them questions at any time. It really is a supportive and welcoming environment, which makes all the hard work worthwhile."

Shakil, Trainee Solicitor, Corporate and Finance

Meet Shakil Mumith
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Ted

"My training contract here was a really enjoyable experience and a positive start to my legal career. Everyone takes the time to look out for you and invest in your training."

Ted, Solicitor, Commercial Disputes

Meet Ted Powell
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Vicky

"It’s so important in our work environment that we recognise people’s strengths, their capabilities, and how they bring positivity into a room. Communication within my team is vital, so we can understand each other, learn from one another and recognise when someone needs support."

Vicky, Group Chief Commercial Officer

Meet Vicky Brackett
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We value you for who you are and what you bring. Whatever your role, you'll get a structured career in a supportive and flexible environment, with rewards tailored to you.

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