Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon, in collaboration with Kiddy & Partners, is delighted to announce that its Senior Associate Development Programme has been awarded the Excellence in Leadership Development accolade at the 10th ABP Awards.
This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to fostering leadership excellence and underscores the successful partnership between Burges Salmon and Kiddy & Partners.
The award ceremony, which took place in London on Wednesday 27 November 2024, celebrated outstanding achievements in business psychology. The head judge of the awards emphasised that the winners demonstrated true partnership between consultancy and client, delivering excellence for people. Burges Salmon’s collaboration with Kiddy & Partners on this Programme exemplifies this ethos, showcasing the dedication and commitment of our senior associates to their development and the actionable outcomes of the programme.
Burges Salmon’s Senior Associate Development Programme was designed to address the critical need for its senior associates to develop the rounded behaviours necessary for advancing to Director or Partner roles. The Programme includes a hybrid development process, leadership insights, and personalised development plans, all aligned with Burges Salmon's ambitious strategy for growth. The initiative has been highly successful, with participants reporting increased motivation, clarity in development priorities, and significant improvements in their leadership capabilities.
Alice Bretherton, Chief People Officer at Burges Salmon, comments: "We are incredibly proud of this achievement. Our partnership with Kiddy & Partners has been instrumental in developing a robust and impactful programme that equips our senior associates with the necessary skills and behaviours to transition into leadership roles. This award recognises the success of the programme and highlights the importance of investing in leadership development to drive organisational growth and success. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Kiddy & Partners and building on this achievement to further enhance our leadership development initiatives.”