Three more newly-qualified solicitors for leading law firm

North West law firm Butcher & Barlow has announced its latest batch of newly-qualified solicitors following successful training periods. 

Emma Klieve, Shay Moore and Phil Joy all qualified earlier this year and now work in the Private Client and Commercial teams.

Butcher & Barlow has ten offices across the North West and is regularly listed in the Legal 500 as one of the region’s top law firms.

All three have undergone their training contracts with Butcher & Barlow and have been supported by the Legal 500 firm throughout their training.

Emma studied Law at Liverpool and went onto complete the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, Chester, before graduating in 2018.

Emma said: ” I am delighted to be continuing my career with Butcher & Barlow and joining the Private Client team which is one of the most well-respected in the area.

“I am looking forward to assisting clients with making some of their biggest life decisions and supporting their loved ones through difficult and emotional times.”

The firm believes in developing talent and nurturing the careers of its staff and has a strong history of training its own and providing the support needed for a successful law career.

This is demonstrated by the fact that four out of the five members of the management team began their legal career with Butcher & Barlow as a Trainee Solicitors and have experience of working in every office, including Partner and Notary Public Anthony Higham.

Anthony said: “It’s important to us that we offer a comprehensive and varied caseload to all our trainees, and we encourage them to take responsibility as early as possible whilst always ensuring they are fully supported.

“It’s something they wouldn’t necessarily get to experience until later in their career if they were at a big city centre firm, but we believe it gives trainees a more rounded experience, making them better lawyers and hopefully demonstrates our readiness to invest in them, and encourages them to continue their careers with us.”

Phil Joy, who will be specialising in family law, entered the profession via a slightly different route, graduating first with an honour’s degree in Human Geography and Information and Communication before studying for his Graduate Diploma in Law (GPD) and then his Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Manchester.

Phil said: “The firm gives you the opportunity to take on as much responsibility as you’re comfortable with. I always felt supported but at the same time there’s the option to step out of your comfort zone and continue your learning.

“The support offered to trainees has been excellent. We meet monthly with the managing partner which allows for regular feedback – it feels much more personal than being a trainee in a larger city centre type firm.”