Previously a function that has often struggled to gain partner-level attention, learning & development departments are now building a position at the top table. Ever-more aware of the importance of broad skill development and ongoing support of expertise across the firm, partners, fee-earners and business support are increasingly garnering the benefits of legal, management and commercial skills development.
The firms seeing real impact from a comprehensive L&D programme closely tied with their talent management strategies have strong individuals in place - analysing skills gaps and training requirements; implementing best-practice methods; and designing high-impact courses that deliver significant and lasting change throughout the firm.
At Totum, we know that there’s more to excellence than just ticking the boxes. In the legal sector more than any other, candidate placement is about match-making - matching the right expertise, personality and aspirations with the right role, in the right firm. We work closely with our candidates and our clients to ensure that when we recommend a role to you, it’s exactly right. No compromises.
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| Tim Skipper | T: +44 (0)20 7332 6321 | tim.skipper@totumpartners.com |
| Gary Jones | T: +44 (0)20 7332 6323 | gary.jones@totumpartners.com |
| Deborah Gray | T: +44 (0)20 7332 6331 | deborah.gray@totumpartners.com |
| Rebecca Ellis | T: +44 (0)20 7332 6339 | rebecca.ellis@totumpartners.com |
| Elizabeth Fletcher | T: +44 (0)20 7332 6337 | elizabeth.fletcher@totumpartners.com |
| Laura McNair | T: +44 (0)20 7332 6338 | Laura.mcnair@totumpartners.com |
| Roisin Griffin | T: +44 (0)20 7332 6336 | roisin.griffin@totumpartners.com |
| Keir Blaauw | T: +852 3478 7217 | keir.blaauw@totumpartners.com |
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Debbie Gray details the role of L&D in law firms

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"I would recommend Gary to any candidate as I have found the whole experience to be world class in terms of Gary's attention to detail and commitment to me the candidate. Even if Gary had not managed to place me I would be writing this mail as his tenacity, honesty and friendship has been memorable. Well done to you and Totum to have such competent, genuine folk like Gary on your team - you can only go from strength to strength." |
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