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Developing your Career at Harrowells

We believe it is really important that you have a clear pathway for developing your career with us, in terms of roles, skills and expertise.

Understanding the support our clients need: Rebecca Jennings and Matt Hayward at the Future of Retail conference, held in York, which focused on the opportunities and challenges within the hospitality and independent retail sectors.

Our comprehensive career and development structures provide a transparent view of what is required to progress from Paralegal to Partner and from Legal Support to Head of Team. The Career and Development Structures are underpinned by regular development discussions and clear Learning and Development plans that are worked on throughout the year. In addition, we offer:

A structured induction programme for everyone who joins the business
Monthly on-line training
Access to comprehensive online training for personal development
Regular manager check-ins
Excellent business service teams offering support with IT, Business Development Finance and HR

Celebrating success: Charlotte Bowen celebrates starting her solicitor training contract and Rebecca Laffan celebrates the successful completion of hers!

Dealing with Matthew Rowley directly was invaluable and always approachable and available. Backed by a superb team around him the experience received from both him and company was exemplary.
Feedback published in Legal 500 (2024 edition), Corporate & Commercial
We feel extremely well-supported and protected by Matthew Hayward. Matthew is always contactable and provides excellent advice and support. He is approachable, and we feel we can ask him a range of questions and know we will get the best advice.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Commercial Property
Good honest legal advice, deal makers not deal breakers who think of solutions rather than problems.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Agriculture & Estates
Richard Hugill is a serious litigator and very good tactician who sees the kernel of the dispute and is an excellent judge of litigation tactics and moves.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Commercial Litigation
Simon Black is very straightforward and down to earth. Prompt, direct action on the client’s behalf at all times. They are obviously very experienced, knowledgeable and willing to listen and communicate extremely well at all times with their clients.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Contentious Probate
Amazing service with all-round help and support; specialists in a wide range of fields. Harrowells have been exceptional at fighting a case for my disabled sister.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury
The team at Harrowells were all really responsive, reactive and understanding.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Family Law
Our experience is of a very professional and personable practice. Everybody that we dealt with – from reception onwards – was friendly, welcoming and professional in their approach.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Trusts & Probate

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