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08 October 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Ben Jones—QualitySolicitors Edward Hughes

Law firm celebrates newly qualified solicitor

QualitySolicitors Edward Hughes based in North Wales has recently seen Ben Jones qualify as a solicitor. Ben will practice family and criminal law at the firm which has offices in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay.

After studying law at Cardiff University and completing the LPC at University of Law, Ben took a gap year to travel to Australia and Bali, before returning to the UK in 2017 to join Edwards Hughes as a trainee Solicitor.

Ben said: 'I’m absolutely delighted and want to thank everyone at Edward Hughes for the guidance I’ve received, particularly Stephen Warburton and the partners. When I returned to education I grew in confidence and learning and working as a trainee at the Rhyl office meant I was getting hands-on experience of the job. I am so proud to be representing them.'

 

 

 

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