A FIRM of solicitors from Andover has been recognised for investing in its employees for a third time.

Independent assessors judged that Barker Son & Isherwood LLP Solicitors, which has branches in Andover High Street, Overton, Whitchurch and Ludgershall, met the requirements of the National Standard for effective Investment in People and awarded the firm the Investors in People' certification by Quality South West Ltd.

The firm was the first law firm in Hampshire to be awarded the standard and has held the accreditation continuously since 1996. To achieve it, the partners and managers have to show investment in their staff through their work and that they can improve the business and help achieve strategic aims. The assessor was satisfied that partners and managers have shown a great deal of commitment, understanding and support with regards to their staff. This was re-iterated by the staff themselves.