Lex 100 - Lupton Fawcett LLP

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Lupton Fawcett LLP

Yorkshire House East Parade Leeds LS1 5BD

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The trainee verdict

The lowdown (in their own words...)

Why did you choose this firm over any others? 'Location and it appeared to be a friendly, well-respected firm'; 'medium-sized firm'; 'wide variety of practice areas'; 'good work/life balance'; 'quality reputation of IP department'

How does your training compare with peers' at other firms? 'Less administrative work'; 'good standard of training'; 'better hours'; 'greater variety of work'; 'more responsibility'; 'much less stressful'; 'better quality work'

Best thing about the firm? 'Work/life balance'; 'the people that work here'; 'everyone is very welcoming and friendly'; 'good hours'; 'the supervision is excellent'; 'the very talented lawyers here'

Worst thing about the firm? 'Lack of communication between both offices and departments'; 'the choice of seats.'; 'internal communication is poor'; 'not being able to choose the seats that I go to'

Best moment? 'Attending an inquest'; 'successfully completing the initial three months and mid-seat review'; 'feeling like a valued member of the team'; 'attending a trial in the High Court'; ' sitting behind counsel at a final hearing'

Worst moment? 'I'd have to say photocopying!'; 'time constraints'

The Lex 100 verdict

The firm

Lupton Fawcett has a great name in Leeds and the surrounding areas, thanks to its leading reputation in professional negligence, private client, debt recovery and personal insolvency. Clients say the firm offers 'excellent response times' and a 'practical, commercial approach'.

The star performers

Commercial litigation; Commercial property; Corporate and commercial; Debt recovery; Employment; Family; Insolvency and corporate recovery; Intellectual property; Personal tax, trusts and probate; Professional negligence (defendant); TMT.

The deals

Assisted Marsdens Development in the purchase of a listed building in Park Square; advising York St John University on a development agreement.

The clients

Connaught Asset Management; local SMEs and owner-managed businesses; Mondi Group; The Card Factory; The Higher Education Academy.

The Verdict

Yorkshire firm Lupton Fawcett attracts trainees thanks to its 'friendly atmosphere' and 'great reputation'. With offices in Leeds and Sheffield, the firm also offers trainees a 'great work/life balance' and a wide variety of practice areas. The 'high-quality' IP department and 'good' standard of training are other bonuses and current trainees report feeling like 'a valued member of the team' from day one. Trainees are encouraged to get as much experience as possible whether it be 'attending trials in the High Court' or 'getting involved in and completing a series of complex property transactions.' And if this sounds a bit daunting, don't worry: there is plenty of 'excellent' supervision from the 'friendly and approachable' colleagues. There are some grumbles about the quality of internal communication and some trainees feel pressure to meet targets. Depending on the seat, trainees would also like to see more work delegated to them and the process of seat moves can be frustrating. However, if you are looking to put down Yorkshire roots and want to work for a 'leading regional player', then Lupton Fawcett looks like a very good choice.