Recognising the need to develop its people, nationally recognised law firm Buckles which has improved its legal services offering with a raft of new appointments has recruited Chris Bradshaw as the firm’s first Learning & Development Business Partner.
With over 25 years’ experience in people development, he has been appointed to help unlock potential at every level of the firm, from new recruits to seasoned partners, ensuring the personal growth that helps every individual thrive and exceed their own expectations.
Buckles’ HR Director Sharon Sheriff, commented: “We have recruited a lot of top talent into the firm in recent months, following a period of sustained growth, but continuing to nurture the talent within the firm, remains an important commitment.
“Chris is very experienced in helping realise the full potential of individuals, at every level within an organisation and is a very exciting appointment for Buckles, as we bring our Learning & Development strategy to life.
“It is critical in today’s commercial environment that we have the very best legal minds to help our clients address the challenges they face as individuals, as families and as businesses. And we recognise the need to connect on a personal level with every client.
“Our L&D strategy is critical in shaping the professional development of all the firm’s people, from new trainees to experienced lawyers and to the vital support teams that make possible the work of the various legal departments.
“I’m confident, he will help us to take the next step to align the learning and development strategy with the firm’s overall business goals, identifying skills gaps and future needs to ensure our people are well-equipped to face the challenges presented by the firm’s exciting future.
Learning & Development Business Partner, Chris Bradshaw said of his appointment: “It is exciting to be commencing a new chapter in my career at an innovative law firm like Buckles, taking the lead on Learning & Development, which is increasingly important for law firms.
“I will be responsible for designing and delivering training programs tailored to the needs of those in a variety of legal and non-legal roles, with particular emphasis on communication, client management and personal leadership development.
“It is always gratifying in this role, when you can identify high-potential individuals and creating development plans to support their career progression, with a view to them becoming future leaders of their teams and eventually the business as whole.”
Sheriff concludes: “Buckles has an ambitious growth plan that requires we nurture and retain talent within the firm. We understand that our ability to develop all our people, including partners, fee earners and those in support roles, is critical to the future success of the firm.”
