The changes, which took effect at the beginning of September, mean that first year trainees, who were previously on £34,000 will now receive £40,000.

Second year trainees were paid £36,000 and are now paid £42,000.

NQs at the firm had received £63,000 but are now paid £68,000.

Trainees and NQs at the firm’s Bristol office also received raises. Year one trainees had been on £44,000 and are now on £47,000. Year two trainees’ salaries have gone from £46,000 to £49,000. Finally, NQ salaries, which were formerly £68,000 in Bristol, now stand at £72,000.

Roger Bull, managing partner at Burges Salmon, said: “We’re thrilled to report a 100 per cent trainee retention rate this year. Our trainee programme is market-leading and this is reflected in the high-quality work we see every day from our aspiring solicitors.

“We have a fantastic cohort of trainees and apprentices across the firm, and I’m delighted that all 24 of our trainees qualifying later this year chose to stay and pursue their careers with us. The quality and high profile work we offer, combined with our commitment to being an exceptional place to work, are key differentiators for our firm.”