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Southampton law firm welcomes new trainees

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has welcomed its 2018 trainee intake with four first year trainee solicitors joining the firm’s Southampton office.

Eleanor Bentley and Emma Smith join the Corporate & Commercial team whilst Kathryn Everington and Emma Gough join the Dispute Resolution and Real Estate teams respectively.

Jon Hales, Partner and Head of WBD’s Southampton office, said: “Our people are at the very heart of what we do and we are delighted to welcome our new trainees in Southampton. They play a crucial part in our pipeline of future solicitors and to the growth and success of the firm.

“Our training programme is one of the best in the country, offering many opportunities for new talent to develop; and providing the essential skills, expertise and commercial acumen to pursue a successful career in law.”

Last year, WBD was named as a top graduate employer, ranking 161 in the 2017 Guardian UK 300 list. Over 60 law firms were ranked and WBD featured amongst the top 20. The annual list is made up following the votes from over 60,000 students and recognise the best employers in the UK for people seeking graduate jobs.

WBD is one of the largest law firms in Southampton where it employs more 150 staff.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Womble Bond Dickinson .