Nine trainees accepted onto programme
North West firm Forbes Solicitors has welcomed nine new members onto its solicitor training programme. The move takes the total number of trainees across the firm to 18.
The nine trainees are as follows:
- Andrea James in the housing and regeneration team;
- Sabine Rodwell in the defendant insurance department;
- Mohammed Ismail, who assists with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, company restructures and disposals;
- Katie Lee in the commercial department;
- Ammarah Shamim, who joins the corporate team;
- Correy Fagan, a member of the family department;
- Charlene Hamilton in the housing and regeneration (property) department;
- Joanne Higham, based in the commercial property department; and
- Alice McKenna in the social services and abuse claims team.
Pauline Rigby, partner and Forbes’ training principal, said: ‘We believe that, as a team, we succeed and grow together and that together, we are supported and inspired to be the difference.
‘To have 18 people who want to thrive by working in a team where they live and breathe ideas and who are trusting us with their future career development in this way is fantastic. This is one of the largest cohorts we have ever had across the firm and shows our continued commitment to investing in the future of the firm.’
