Napthens celebrates solicitor qualifications and welcomes new trainee intake

Napthens is celebrating the qualification of five trainee solicitors and welcoming a new intake of trainees as they begin their legal careers with the firm.

The newly qualified solicitors continue their careers with Napthens in permanent roles across a range of specialist practice areas.

The newly qualified solicitors are Declan Duffy, real estate, Blackburn; Liam Henry, real estate (rural team), Blackburn; Charlotte Senior, litigation, Preston; Paige Draper, corporate, Liverpool; and Zuzanna Tunska, AfterAthena employment.

Helen Lucking, training principal and head of family at Napthens, said: "Qualifying as a solicitor is a significant milestone and I am delighted to see Declan, Liam, Charlotte, Paige and Zuzanna reach this stage of their careers.

"Throughout their training contracts, each has shown commitment, professionalism and a genuine dedication to clients and colleagues. They have worked hard to develop their expertise and establish themselves within their teams.

"We are proud to support aspiring solicitors throughout their training journey and look forward to seeing the contribution they make as qualified lawyers at Napthens."

Alongside these qualifications, Napthens is also welcoming a new intake of trainee solicitors and apprentices who will begin their legal careers across the firm's offices and practice areas.

The new trainees are Emily Young, corporate, Liverpool; Ellie Senogles-Ball, commercial property, Preston; and Sharon Roy, family, Southport.

Joining the firm as an apprentice is Daniel Traynor, residential conveyancing, Southport.

Nicola Mason, head of people and operations at Napthens, said: "Our trainee programme provides opportunities to gain experience across different areas of the business, helping people build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful legal career.

"Developing future talent is an important part of our long-term commitment to learning and growth, and we look forward to supporting this group as they begin their journey with us."