BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilkes, a Birmingham-based law firm, has been recognised
for supporting its employees' mental health and investing in the
training of junior solicitors to build resilient lawyers.
Wilkes was recently crowned Regional Law Firm of 2024 by the
Birmingham Law Society, one of the largest law societies in the UK
outside of London, representing
over 5,500 legal professionals across the Midlands. The awards were judged by a
distinguished panel of independent judges who praised Wilkes'
achievements.
"With a focus on the encouragement of their junior staff and
with an emphasis on the fact that they are more than just numbers,
[Wilkes] stood apart from their competition," the panel
commented.
Speaking on this achievement, Ellie
Holland, Managing Partner at Wilkes, said, "When it comes
down to it, it is the people that make a great law firm."
"We are absolutely thrilled to be named Regional Law Firm of the
Year. This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication
and hard work of our entire firm. But more than that, it highlights
that our focus on fostering good mental health and developing
well-being is paying off."
"We have implemented a number of health and wellbeing
initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme that
provides 24/7 confidential telephone support from qualified
counsellors,
bereavement support, enhanced parental leave policies, weekly
yoga sessions and monthly social events."
"Not to mention, we took the Solihull Zero Suicide Pledge and
trained our employees as Mental Health First Aiders who provide
support to their colleagues."
"We hope that this honour will continue to uplift our team and
encourage us to find new ways to recognise each other's
contributions. As a firm, this award has already made us appreciate
the hard work we all put in and it is great to see that others in
the industry recognise this."
"We welcome more industry-wide initiatives and awards that are
designed to bring legal professionals together and celebrate both
individuals and law firms. After all, these celebrations really
help to foster a sense of community."
"This award not only celebrates our commitment to delivering
excellent legal services but also highlights our deep-rooted
dedication to serving our clients and community and upholding the
values of our firm."
The awards ceremony took place at the International Convention
Centre (ICC) in Birmingham city
centre, with comedian Peter Hill as
the host.
Wilkes was also delighted to support this event, which in turn
supported the Social Mobility Foundation, the chosen charity of the
year for the Birmingham Law Society. This foundation collaborates
with young individuals and employers to facilitate opportunities
for career advancement, particularly for those coming from diverse
backgrounds. Over £3,000 for the charity was raised during the
celebration.
About Wilkes
As a Legal 500 recognised law firm, Wilkes has a strong track
record of providing specialist legal expertise covering corporate
finance, employment, real estate, divorce, wills, trusts and more.
With offices in Birmingham and
Solihull, Wilkes provides
partner-led services and technical excellence to clients in
Birmingham and beyond, including
businesses, individuals, financiers and charities.
Wilkes is also accredited by Lexcel, The Law Society's set
standard for client care, compliance and practice management. This
standard ensures that their solicitors provide the highest level of
service to clients. They are also authorised and regulated by the
Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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