"Working at BPE is great because there are so many friendly people. On my first day I was taken out for lunch by my department, who will use any excuse to go out socialising. The solicitors are also more laid back than you would expect which means the atmosphere isn’t tense, even when we are all under stress.”

"When I was diagnosed with tennis elbow, which resulted in having two separate bouts of surgery, the firm were incredibly supportive. Many of my work colleagues kept in touch with me during my absence from the office, keeping me up to speed with what was happening. The HR team was especially understanding during this time. Also when I was ready to return to work, I was encouraged to ease myself gradually into my role, initially working part-time so that I could manage my recovery rather than feeling under pressure to meet the demands of the business."

“Having worked at BPE for almost 20 years I have seen the firm grow and develop. However the key features that differentiate the practice from other law firms, its broad mix of people, passion, openness and sense of fun are still very much in evidence.”