A LOCAL law firm has picked up their 16th year of top industry accreditation.

Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, with offices in Pickering, Malton, Selby and York, has been awarded Lexcel, the Law Society quality standard, following a recent annual independent assessment.

Duncan Morter,managing director said “The fact that we received such an excellent Lexcel review was down to the hard work of each and every member of the staff in the firm and we were very proud listening to the praise from the assessor.

“This was particularly exceptional for our team at the Pickering office who went through the assessment with flying colours in less than two months after joining forces with us.

“It is vital to manage the quality of our legal services effectively. A quality management system that is independently assessed demonstrates our commitment to consistently deliver services that meet client expectations, improve overall client satisfaction and assist regulatory compliance especially in a world where there is ever changing regulatory requirements.”

Lexcel was introduced by The Law Society of England and Wales in 1998 and recognises excellence in legal practice management and client care.

Neil Armstrong, chairman of Pickering in Business, which represents the interests of all Pickering businesses, presented the Lexcel certificate to the firm at their Pickering office.