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DAC Beachcroft announces strong trainee retention rate for autumn 2026

By DAC Beachcroft

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Published 10 September 2026

Overview

International law firm DAC Beachcroft will retain 85% of its UK trainees this autumn, with 17 of the newly qualified lawyers (NQs) staying on in permanent roles at the firm.

DACB’s newly qualified lawyers, who will take on permanent contracts across 6 of the firm’s 11 UK offices, and one international office, are:

London

  • Charlotte Saxby
  • Emily Ward
  • Francesca Mullen
  • Jamie Baker
  • Myriam Saghir
  • Phoebe Topham

Bristol

  • Freya Hayles
  • Molly Morgan
  • Peter Williams
  • Rebecca Marriott
  • Thomas Mallinson King

Newcastle

  • Emily Gordon

Leeds

  • Jessica Merrin
  • Yasmin Woodfinden

Manchester

  • Anthony Nicolson

Glasgow

  • Liam Gibson

Hong Kong

  • Jessie Hong

Of the newly qualified lawyers, 8 will join DACB's Insurance sector, 3 its Health sector, 2 its Real Estate sector and 4 Business Advisory.

Jonathan Deverill, partner and Training Principal at DAC Beachcroft, commented, "Investing in talented people and supporting their development is central to our long-term success. These results reflect the strength of our trainee programme and the opportunities available across the firm. We congratulate our newly qualified lawyers on reaching this important milestone and look forward to seeing the impact they will make as they progress their careers with us."

Caroline Cherry, partner and Regional Early Talent Partner at DAC Beachcroft, added, "We're incredibly proud of this year's newly qualified lawyers and everything they have achieved during their training contracts. Their success is testament to their hard work, dedication and commitment. Having seen their development first-hand, it's wonderful to see them take on their new roles across the firm."

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