Law firm develops next generation

Seven aspiring solicitors are taking the next step in their legal careers after being awarded training contracts with Lanyon Bowdler - taking the total number of trainees at the firm to 15.

The new intake includes five people who have progressed from junior roles within the firm, alongside two new recruits, continuing Lanyon Bowdler’s long-standing commitment to giving aspiring lawyers opportunities to develop their careers.

The five existing members of staff beginning their training contracts are: Chloe Thomas, who starts with the clinical negligence team; Ola Muras, who is training with the family team in Telford; Matthew Brasenell, who will remain with the Court of Protection team initially; Amelie Gray, who is training with the corporate and commercial team in Shrewsbury; and Harvey Wright, who joins the corporate and commercial team in Hereford.

They are joined by Ben Asterley and Hardeep Singh, who are both new to Lanyon Bowdler and are beginning their training contracts with the firm.

Each trainee will then spend time in different departments over the coming two years as they develop their knowledge across the firm.

Eight existing trainees - Alys Jones, Kelly Hughes, Cameron Petch, Ewan Higgins, Georgia Bennett, Amy Scourfield, Jessica Gough and Nicole Smith - are now moving on to their next training seat as they work towards qualifying as solicitors.

Brian Evans, managing partner at Lanyon Bowdler, said supporting people at the beginning of their legal careers had always been an important part of the firm’s approach.

“It’s wonderful to welcome another seven trainees to the firm. It’s pleasing to see five existing members of our team progress to training contracts, and we are delighted to welcome Ben and Hardeep to Lanyon Bowdler.

“Securing a training contract is an important milestone and all seven should be very proud of what they have achieved. They join a strong group of trainees already progressing through the firm, and it’s important that we continue creating opportunities for talented people who want to build their careers in this region.

“Developing the next generation of lawyers is important for the future of Lanyon Bowdler, but it also helps retain skills and expertise within the communities we serve. We hope this is the beginning of many long and successful careers with the firm.”

Lanyon Bowdler has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales, with its trainee solicitors gaining experience alongside lawyers working in a wide range of specialist areas.