Breens have been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Silver accreditation, one of only six law firms in England & Wales and one of only seven in Great Britain.

The Investors in People assessors spent two days talking to staff and reviewing all aspects of the business and the way it is managed. They found many areas of best practice in particular:

• Strong Leadership – the partners and managers lead by example, working with their teams to maintain consistent service levels.
• Learning and development – staff are constantly learning through coaching and courses.
• Communication – there are regular staff meetings and the firm adopts an open door policy.
• Staff Involvement – staff are encouraged to bring their views and ideas for the firm to the attention of the management.
• Corporate Social Responsibility – that there was a strong sense of the community with many members of staff being heavily involved in volunteer and charitable work.
• Our People – the staff feel valued, trusted and appreciated.  Everyone is treated as an individual.

They found that the firm was committed to business improvement through its people and that a culture had developed at the firm where the staff took great pride in delivering high quality work and ensuring the best possible client care.

Stephen Breen Managing Partner comments:

"I am delighted that the firm has acheived this award as it demontrates our commitment to supporting and developing our employees. We have always recognised the importance of a well trained and motivated staff, of providing them with opportunities within the firm and involving them in all aspects of the business. Their commitment to the firm is vital to its continued growth and development and in it acheiving the highest possible level of service to its clients in all areas." 

The firm also holds the Lexcel accreditation which recognises high standards in practise and procedure.