Herrington Carmichael expands to larger Farnborough headquarters

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Sam Pither

Herrington Carmichael's new 30,000 square foot office in Farnborough.

South East law firm Herrington Carmichael is expanding to a new larger headquarters in May this year.

The new 30,000 square foot office at Farnborough Aerospace Centre will include new client workspaces, a learning and development centre, an entrepreneurial business hub and new technology as well as the opportunity for greater collaboration with the majority of its teams in one office.

It will offer a mix of relaxed and more formal environments, with each space able to accommodate both in-person and virtual attendees.

“Our people are at the centre of everything we do and our rapid growth over the last few years, from 102 employees in March 2020 to 175 in 2023, has been developed through the people we have employed and the teams we have built,” said Managing Partner Yavan Brar.

It comes as the firm targets future growth, including the doubling of its trainee programme during 2023/24, along with becoming one of the first law firms to develop a structure to establish an SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examinations) route to becoming a lawyer. In addition to new solicitor apprenticeships, the firm has increased the number of business services apprenticeships it offers.

Yavan said: “The expansion represents a significant change in the future of Herrington Carmichael, we are investing heavily in doubling our office space and creating a first-class environment for our clients and our people.

“We’ve added features such as an entrepreneurial business hub and enhanced space for learning and development to continue the growth of our people. It’s great to see we were ahead of all the international law firms in implementing schemes for finding and developing new talent, giving opportunities beyond the traditional routes into a legal career”.

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.