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# Ipswich law firm highly commended at national apprenticeship awards
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-law-firm-highly-commended-at-national-apprenticeship-awards/
- Published: 2024-11-12T08:24:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:30:44.000Z
- Description: Attwells Solicitors has been recognised for its commitment to apprenticeships at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards. The Ipswich-based firm received a highly commended award in the SME Employer of the Year category for the East of England.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Business, #article, Attwells Solicitors, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The award acknowledges the firm's dedication to making legal careers more accessible through apprenticeships, which form a key part of their 10-year growth strategy to double in size.

**Why it matters:** Apprenticeships are a relatively new pathway in the legal profession, offering opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to enter the industry without traditional routes such as university.

![Martine Clark, Emma Matthews and Charlotte Reason from Attwells Solicitors at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1731330732-attwells-solicitors-highly-commended-2.jpg)

Martine Clark, Emma Matthews and Charlotte Reason from Attwells Solicitors at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards (National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards)

**The details:**

- The firm was selected following a rigorous judging process.
- Martine Clark, Emma Matthews and Charlotte Reason accepted the award at a ceremony in Cambridge.
- The recognition was in the SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) category, specifically for the East of England region.

**What they're saying:** "Our experience shows that our best lawyers have grown and evolved alongside us," said Attwells CEO Nick Attwell, highlighting their commitment to nurturing talent from within.

He added:

**Looking ahead:** The firm plans to expand apprenticeship opportunities across every department as part of its 10-year growth strategy to double in size.

**The bottom line:** The award highlights the growing role of apprenticeships in the legal profession, and it's fantastic to see local firms like Attwells making law more accessible to people from different backgrounds.

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