Law firm Trowers & Hamlins has been awarded the Law Society
of England & Wales' Lexcel legal quality mark across all of its
international offices. The firm is the first to gain the award in
the Middle East.
Trowers & Hamlins' offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo,
Dubai and Oman, as well as its London, Manchester, Birmingham and
Exeter offices, have gained accreditation after undergoing a
rigorous application and assessment process.
Law Society President John Wotton said: 'Trowers & Hamlins
has been committed to Lexcel for many years, having gained
accreditation within England and Wales in 2003. The firm's offices
in the Middle East were working toward compliance even before
Lexcel became available internationally in 2010.
'By implementing policies, plans and procedures within Lexcel's
key areas, such as client service and risk management, Trowers
& Hamlins can demonstrate the positive steps they have taken to
support their clients internationally. The consistency, flexibility
and relevance that Lexcel provides will also provide assurances
internally, as good practice principles are now supported across
the entire firm.'
Jonathan Adlington, Senior Partner, Trowers and Hamlins said:
'We are proud to be the first firm to gain the Lexcel accreditation
in the Middle East. It shows our clients and staff that we are
managing the practice efficiently and have their best interests at
heart. Being Lexcel accredited demonstrates our commitment to
client care and best practice.'
Trowers & Hamlins is now one of more than 1100 other legal
practices with Lexcel accreditation, including practices in
Scotland, Poland and the Republic of Ireland.
To gain and retain Lexcel accreditation, practice must undergo a
rigorous initial then annual application and assessment process.
This includes conducting suitability checks and an on-site visit
from an experienced, trained Lexcel assessor.
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