
We are proud to announce that we have been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development.
New for this year, the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List recognises companies making employee development a key part of company culture. These workplaces offer employees the chance to better themselves, to learn new skills, and to progress within the organisation. They understand that development is not one-size fits all, and they actively support every single employee to undertake their own tailored journey of growth. Because of this, their people are fuelled by a sense of purpose, feel valued by their employer, and give their best to the organisation.
Our place on this exclusive list officially acknowledges our commitment to development, innovation and employee growth. At Mewburn, we aim to attract, retain and develop all colleagues by providing clear career pathways, regular performance evaluations, learning and development opportunities, transparency around career mobility and role vacancies.
All colleagues are encouraged to undertake professional and personal development to help them achieve their full potential aligned to their career aspirations. We appreciate that career aspirations can change, and so we discuss career goals regularly. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, underpinned by equal access to career and learning opportunities for all employees that continuously enhance skills and knowledge.
To compile the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List, Great Place to Work® reviewed our culture, benefits, approach to leadership and development, alongside anonymous responses from our employees. They then used these data insights to benchmark our company's employee value proposition against the culture our employees actual experience. Only the businesses who achieve the highest scores after evaluation receive Best Workplaces™ status.
This achievement is just one part of Mewburn Ellis’s wider commitment to building a positive, forward-thinking culture. The firm is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive—championed by initiatives like our Inclusion & Diversity Collaboration Group, which helps shape an open and supportive environment. Development is also at the heart of our acclaimed graduate training programme, giving early-career professionals a strong foundation to flourish. At the same time, our responsibility to the planet is reflected in our sustainability efforts, including being awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal—placing us in the top 1% of companies assessed. It all adds up to a culture that goes beyond personal development—one that values people, purpose and the planet.
Find out more on our Inclusion and Diversity and the Mewburn Ellis culture pages.
Maria is the firm’s Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the Management Board. She is responsible for all marketing and business development at the firm. Maria is also heavily involved in the Forward Community Programme at the firm and is the ESG Lead. She was previously Group Marketing Director at an international IP firm and before that Marketing Director for a full service European law firm. Other roles have included Head of Marketing at the world’s largest IP services provider and Account Director for a full service marketing agency.
Email: maria.hall@mewburn.com
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