By Legal Futures Associate CEL Solicitors
CEL Solicitors is delighted to announce it has awarded four training contracts to aspiring solicitors Thomas Danby, Hannah Lowe, Thomas Ali, and Chloe Holman. The quartet, all valued members of CEL’s award-winning fraud team, have each demonstrated exceptional commitment, talent, and drive during their time at the firm.
The successful applicants join 6 other current and future trainees / solicitor apprentices from across the business, bringing the total to ten. The ten aspiring solicitors are training via different routes with some having embarked on the Legal Practice Course (LPC) route and others taking the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route.
Pictured (from left to right) is Thomas Danby, Hannah Lowe, Thomas Ali, and Chloe Holman
The latest cohort, who have been with CEL Solicitors for between one and three years, have each played key roles in the continued growth and success of the firm’s fraud department, which was recently named Outstanding Team at the Liverpool Law Society Annual Awards. They excelled in a rigorous training contract selection process, which included a team-based exercise and formal interviews, with each candidate impressing the panel with their legal knowledge, collaborative spirit, and client-focused approach.
As they begin their journey towards becoming fully qualified solicitors, Thomas, Hannah, Thomas, and Chloe will continue to contribute to the development of the fraud team while also gaining valuable insights into CEL Solicitors’ diverse legal practice areas. These include fraud, cryptocurrency tracing and recovery, financial and commercial litigation, professional negligence, personal and medical injury, housing and property-related claims, and financial mis-selling.
CEO Jessica Hampson praised the appointments, stating:
“At CEL Solicitors, we believe in rewarding hard work and loyalty. These four individuals have shown remarkable dedication and have contributed greatly to the firm’s success. We’re proud to offer them the next step in their legal careers and are excited to continue growing our own talent from within. This is a reflection of our culture – investing in our people to build a strong, sustainable future.”
The appointments come at a time of sustained growth for CEL Solicitors, which employs around 100 people at its Liverpool city centre offices. With a continued focus on excellence, innovation, and client care, the firm is building a reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic and forward-thinking legal practices.
