Blacks Solicitors is celebrating the award of The Residential Property Accreditation to nine members of its residential property team. This is the Law Society’s prestigious and newly recognised quality standard for residential property.
Emma Garfitt, senior associate solicitor and learning and development manager, drove the initiative at Blacks Solicitors.
It involved the team undertaking an examination and application process set by the Law Society, incorporating a two-and-a-half-hour foundation exam or a three-and-a-half-hour intermediate exam for each of the nine team members.
Meet the accredited team members
Clare Brattan, Faye Parkinson, Lauren Parkinson, Rebecca Skeet, and Paul Firth, all conveyancers, received certifications at the foundation level. Anna Harrison and Elizabeth Minns, both conveyancing assistants, also received the certificate. Helen Carter, a conveyancer associate, and David Lawes, a conveyancer, received the intermediate-level accreditation. All accreditations within the team will be valid for the next three years.
Commitment to professional growth
Commenting on the team’s recent achievement, Emma Garfitt said: “We are deeply committed to the professional growth and career development of our team members. This accreditation process not only enhances our team’s expertise but also ensures they remain current with the latest information and best practices in their roles.
By achieving these certifications, our team members are better equipped to deliver exceptional service and uphold the high standards that our clients expect from us.”
The team’s objective in securing these accreditations is to ensure they remain at the forefront of residential property practice. Blacks Solicitors aims to have as many members of staff as possible either accredited or holding professional qualifications.The Law Society designed the Residential Property Accreditation for individuals to complement the existing Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) for legal practices.
Ian Errington, partner and head of the residential conveyancing team added: “By investing in comprehensive training programmes, Blacks Solicitors demonstrates its unwavering dedication to maintaining the high-quality standards in our work.
Our employees are our greatest asset, and by providing them with access to valuable information and training, we enable them to feel confident and prepared to excel in their careers. This investment in our team’s professional development ultimately benefits our clients, as it enhances the overall expertise and efficiency of our service delivery.”
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