LAW FIRM Howes Percival is looking to create 50 new jobs in the next two years as it works to keep pace with growing demand for its legal expertise.
It is looking to fill new roles across its six offices, including in Milton Keynes and Northampton, at partner, solicitor and support staff level including in IT, accounts and human resources.
The expansion plans follow record growth for Howes Percival. Its corporate team completed more than 150 deals last year, with a combined value of £170 million, and has increased its headcount by almost a quarter. The litigation team has grown by 38% and commercial property by 30%. Employment and private client work has also increased.
“The firm has enjoyed significant success which has created more interest in our business and more demand for our services,” said chairman Geraint Davies. “It has definitely been a case of success breeding more success. We have been investing in our teams for a number of years, and as a result, the word got out that we were winning more business, which has generated more interest, both in terms of further instructions and increased recruitment.”
Howes Percival will continue to invest in its people, he added.
We have always had a strong reputation for our training programme and promoting from within, and we have built on that recently with our new leadership development programme LEAPS,” added head of people Natalie Clarke. The firm is looking to bring in new young talent and to build its non-fee earning activity.
“While we have remained extremely busy, and we hope there are signs that the market is looking brighter, we do see the next year as an opportunity to attract top talent,” said Ms Clarke.
Picture: Howes Percival chairman Geraint Davies with head of people Natalie Clarke (centre) and head of employment law Paula Bailey.
