Taylor Walton
The support needed by businesses and individuals, not only coping with the pandemic, but also the post-Brexit commercial environment ensured it has been a busy period for the legal sector, yet some law fi rms still chose to make redundancies, restrict recruitment and cancel training contracts. Taylor Walton has bucked that trend as it
welcomed three new trainee solicitors to the regional practice, which has offi ces in Luton, St. Albans and Harpenden. Although for logistical reasons the fi rm delayed
the start of the September 2020 intake, the trainees’ two years in-practice training began in March of this year.
T ey were welcomed to the fi rm by Stephanie
Simon, Taylor Walton’s People & Talent Partner, who said: “Given the way training contracts for aspiring lawyers have been adversely affected by the pandemic, we were committed to honour the off ers made to our trainees, as they take their fi rst steps in what we hope will be a fulfi lling and successful legal career, ideally with Taylor Walton. “We have an established history of retaining our
trainees, with 100% retention in many years. Our trainees are signifi cant for the future of the fi rm and our environment is geared to nurture talent and allow individuals to realise their potential. “Our current Managing Partner, Dermot Carey,
was himself a trainee with the fi rm and is a great example of what’s possible for those training with us. Even during the pandemic, we have retained trainees, with newly qualified Solicitor Howard Byers accepting a permanent role within our Commercial Real Estate team.” “Key to the fi rm’s success and our exemplary
record of retaining trainees is the collegial, supportive environment, recognising people are our most valuable and important asset. It is our responsibility to allow people to grow their skills
Future legal minds are in safe hands
and develop careers driving our business forward.” Hannah Borner, now an Associate Solicitor, joined Taylor Walton
Stephanie Simon People & Talent Partner Taylor Walton
as a Trainee Solicitor in 2013 after a placement on the fi rm’s Summer Scheme. Following qualifi cation in 2015, she joined the Private Client team: “As a trainee, I had a lot of client contact and was given early responsibility whilst being supported and supervised. “I really enjoyed working so closely with the partners, which allowed
me to start to develop the skills and expertise I need to forge ahead in my career as a solicitor. “My training contract was varied and allowed me to experience
work in Commercial Real Estate, Employment and Commercial Litigation. I knew I wanted to stay with Taylor Walton on qualifi cation and was thrilled to receive my off er in Private Client.” Stephanie Simon said: “Taylor Walton is proud of its people
retention rate, with many measuring their time with the fi rm in decades, rather than years. We attribute this success in part to our long-term investment in individual development and the calibre of individuals our reputation attracts. “Prospective clients assume we know the law and the advice
provided will be of the highest quality; that’s a given. But it is our people that give Taylor Walton a distinct competitive edge.”
Taylor Walton is recognised as a leader in trainee solicitor recruitment and training, most recently scooping the
LawCareers.Net Award for Best Trainer [of Trainee Solicitors] Medium Regional Law Firm. –
Contact Taylor Walton on 01582 731161 or visit
www.taylorwalton.com
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