Sian McKernon, Louis Iveson, Henry Goodchild and Minaz Rahman started their practical training contracts with the firm on 1 October, having successfully completed the academic element of their legal career development. .

The pandemic has not interrupted the firm’s ongoing commitment to invest in its people. Since the onset of the lockdown in March, the firm has appointed 5 new solicitors and 2 paralegals. In addition, Sue Murphy has joined the firm as Head of Business Development and Digital Marketing.

Peter Taylor, Managing Partner, commented; “At the heart of Paris Smith is enabling our people to be the best they can be. We are committed to all members of Paris Smith reaching their full potential, to be the best versions of themselves, in an inspiring safe working environment. The pandemic has not altered that sense of purpose. Indeed, we have expanded our team during the pandemic such has been the interest in the solutions and experience we are able to offer our clients and our communities.

We are particularly delighted to welcome our 2020 cohort of prospective solicitors as they start their practical training after many years of academic focus. They join at an exciting time as we pivot the business to a more flexible way of working, maintaining our culture and ongoing commitment to enabling our clients to thrive through responsive, reliable and relevant expert advice.”