A BRADFORD law firm has announced the appointment of four new trainee solicitors and two apprentice solicitors.

Gordons, based on New Augustus Street in the city centre, says the appointments are part of its longstanding commitment to supporting and developing legal talent.

Two of the new trainees, Jonathan Wu and Tosif Bashir, were already legal assistants with the firm whilst the other two, Abbie Little and Daniel Callaghan, are taking the first steps in their legal careers.

The trainees will each undertake four six-month seats which will see them involved across a variety of Gordons specialist service areas. 

All of them will benefit from the firm’s distinct approach to developing its trainee solicitors.

This places as much emphasis on personal growth and relationship building as it does on enhancing professional skills.

Amelia Horne and Jacob Eaton have joined the Gordons Law Apprenticeship - a scheme which was launched 12 years ago.

As apprentices, they will both train to become qualified lawyers through a combination of hands-on experience and academic study.

Gordons will pay their salary and course fees, meaning they will not accumulate any student debt.

Corporate partner Amy Pierechod is responsible for mentoring and managing the trainee solicitors whilst Gordons Law Apprenticeship graduate, Megan Stocks, will do the same for the apprentices.

Gordons managing partner, Victoria Davey, said: “We have high standards and a rigorous selection process for our training contracts and apprenticeships, which results in us only recruiting exceptional candidates.

“Alongside strong academic performance, all six of our new trainees and apprentices demonstrated a positive attitude and enthusiasm throughout the recruitment process.  

“These skills will play an important role in them becoming trusted advisors, and something we will continue to focus on as part of their development.

“All of us at the firm are looking forward to helping them realise their potential so they can become solicitors who will contribute to Gordons’ future success.”

Employing 170 people, Gordons has offices in Bradford and Leeds.

The firm’s clients include retailers AO, B&M, Heron Foods, Iceland Foods, Morrisons, Ocado Retail and Wren Kitchens as well as manufacturer Saint Gobain and international brewers Molson Coors.

Earlier this year, Sheffield-based housebuilder Honey appointed Gordons to handle the residential conveyancing on its first development, a 50-home scheme in South Normanton, Derbyshire.

The development has a gross development value of £14 million and will comprise a mix of new two, three and four-bedroom homes with prices starting from £184,950 for a two-bedroom mid-terrace.