Since the early date of Thornton Legal, we've had a great relationship with Brabners, particularly with the Liverpool links of both businesses. A top firm with a top Managing Partner. Thanks for taking the time Nik.
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- Tell us about your background, and your role at Brabners?
A commercial lawyer by background. As managing partner my focus is on people, clients and profile; and setting the tone for a high performing and friendly, caring and collaborative environment where everyone is engaged and supported and feels enabled and empowered to give and get the best out of themselves and their careers
- How’s business?
Not without challenges of course and taking nothing for granted….but faring far better than we could have hoped for a year ago with work levels up year on year. Solid foundations, finances and team spirit have stood us in good stead
- What has the last 12 months taught you?
A lot! Being a purpose led and values driven business makes all the difference. The importance and value of trust. How much we take for granted. How important it is to appreciate the simpler pleasures in life. How little I contribute on the home front through the week…
- What is the outlook for the next 12 months?
Very optimistic – with two office moves, a continued recruitment drive, growth opportunities and making the most of what we’ve learned about ourselves and the way we live and work, there is much to look forward to
- How does Brabners stand out from the crowd?
Our independence and culture
- What working practice changes will continue post pandemic?
Any and all changes which serve a useful purpose, not least in enabling colleagues to play to their strengths and harness efficiency, productivity, wellbeing and happiness as much as possible
- What opportunities can you see?
Many, not least the increased ability to win work and recruit talent from further afield - making the most of the fact that geographic location and office-based presence is now far less important
- Recruiting is a challenge for all law firms, why should someone choose Brabners?
We are big enough to attract big ticket work and clients but not so big that you won’t feel like a valued member of the Brabners family. You’ll be properly supported and feel genuinely part of a tight knit team but given all the encouragement you need to be ambitious for yourself (and our firm), develop and build your practice with trust and autonomy and with an absence of red tape and unnecessary complexity, process or distraction
- What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?
Your devotion and hard work will be worth it. And, don’t worry, it’s going to be fine not to take yourself too seriously…
