Newly qualified lawyers win roles at Birmingham and Worcestershire offices

Two young lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg..

Reuben Grimshaw and Lucy Allen have full-time roles, after completed their qualifications over two-years.

Reuben joined as a trainee solicitor in 2022 and has worked across several of the firm’s specialist departments as part of his training contract.

He goes to the Kidderminster-based commercial litigation team, reporting to partner and head of department, Sam Pedley.

Lucy, who joined as a paralegal in 2021, began her training contract the following year.

Based at mfg’s Birmingham offices, she will work in the civil litigation division as part of the personal injury and clinical negligence team, reporting to head of personal injury and clinical negligence, David Lydon.

Sam Pedley, partner at mfg, which also has offices in Worcester, Bromsgrove, Ludlow and Telford, said: “We have an extremely strong breadth of talent coming through, which is vital as we plan for further growth across the region.

“Without a doubt, both Reuben and Lucy are future stars of the industry.

“During their two years of training, they have continuously impressed through their professionalism and dedication, whilst both building excellent reputation with our clients.

“It’s a big moment for them to now be fully qualified solicitors and we look forward to them contributing to our success in the months and years ahead.”