Blake Lapthorn

Vault’s Verdict: At Blake Lapthorn, insiders find both the firm’s staff and the office space open and welcoming. While trainees tend to run in packs, the firm as a whole boasts a flat organisational structure, with accessible and friendly partners. Solicitors and trainees join together in bemoaning below-market remuneration and bonus schemes, though neither seem willing to give up the reasonable working hours and excellent training programme.

What Solicitors Say

•  “I enjoy my job and was given the opportunity to develop my own case load prior to qualification. I deal with cases which have mixed levels of complexity, which gives me the opportunity to develop skills and continually enhance my knowledge.” – Solicitor

•  “Could do with more opportunities and support for career progression.” – Solicitor