LAW firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys has announced the winners of its new trainee solicitors awards for 2014.

"The quality of our trainee solicitor submissions were very high and the partners are pleased to congratulate Charlotte Avery, Chris Herford, Emme Kent and Rachel Nolloth, who have all been recognised as outstanding trainees," said Robert Capper, partner and head of HCR's commercial department.

The firm’s trainees were judged on several criteria including dependability, enthusiasm and excellence in their fields. Each trainee has the chance to work in four different departments during a two year period. The award winners have demonstrated their ability in each seat rotation, as well as their commitment to the paralegal and trainee group, supporting various firm wide and charitable activities and events.

Mr Capper added: "We introduced Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ trainee solicitor awards this year as we felt it important to recognise those who have embraced the overall trainee ethos and who have made a contribution to the trainees as a group, as well as to the wider firm. The quality of submissions we received was very impressive and it wasn’t an easy decision to select the winners, but it is clear that these trainees really have excelled in their roles.”

Jonathan Brew, the firm's senior partner, added: “These awards are really important in recognising the excellence of our trainee solicitors, who show great dedication and enthusiasm to their roles. These worthy trainees have received praise from their various principles and we are pleased to be able to recognise this. Many congratulations to them all."

HCR has also announced the 100 per cent retention of its newly qualified solicitors this September, an increase of 21.8 per cent on the national average retention figure for trainees qualifying into UK law firms in 2013.