Leading Midlands law firm, George Green LLP has strengthened its trainee solicitor cohort with the appointment of Samuel Hartley and Thomas Walton.

Sam studied history at Cardiff University graduating in 2020 with a first-class honours degree. He then went onto complete an LLM in Law and Legal Practice at BPP University followed by the LPC at the University of Law. Sam is starting his training contract in the firm’s commercial property department, sat with partner Emma Fawkes-Underwood.

Tom graduated from Durham University in 2021 with a first class honours law degree and then obtained a distinction in his LPC LLM at the University of Law in Birmingham. Tom is commencing his first seat within the firm’s employment department, sitting with Partner Tim Lang.

The firm’s Training Principal and Private Client Partner, Louise Axford commented “I am proud that we are able to continue to provide excellent training for the next generation of lawyers and I am delighted that both Sam and Tom are commencing their training contracts with us.”

Chief Executive David Stevenson commented “Sam and Tom faced fierce competition for their positions and were able to impress by demonstrating a keen sense of commercial awareness and interpersonal skills on top of their strong intellects. I look forward to working with them both and I am confident that they will be valuable additions to the team.”

George Green LLP is a leading full service law firm and recognised as such in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Our lawyers make a difference by helping our clients succeed. We have offices in Cradley Heath and Wolverhampton.