header-logo header-logo

25 June 2025
Categories: Legal News , family , Profession
printer mail-detail

Hugh James celebrates 65 years of legal growth & impact

Top 100 UK law firm Hugh James is marking its 65th anniversary with a celebration of its transformation from a small Cardiff practice into a national legal force with over 700 employees across Cardiff, London, Manchester, and the South Coast

Founded in 1960, the firm has grown from its roots in Queen’s Chambers to a central presence in Cardiff’s business district. It has since expanded its footprint in London, Manchester, and the South Coast, building a reputation for excellence in both individual and business law.

Notable milestones include representing ex-miners in one of the UK’s largest personal injury claims and securing a 2024 agreement with the Ministry of Defence for hearing loss compensation. The firm’s Business Division continues to advise major institutions like the Welsh Government, Lloyds Banking Group, and the Welsh Rugby Union.

Managing Partner, Alun Jones (pictured), said: "As we celebrate our 65th year, these promotions mark another important milestone in our ongoing journey. This latest round of promotions reflects our people-first ethos and a culture where talent thrives, which in turn strengthens our ability to deliver specialist individual and business client services from every compass point in England and Wales.” 

To mark the occasion, Hugh James has launched a heritage video series and a new community initiative offering 65 extra paid volunteering days to staff.

Categories: Legal News , family , Profession
printer mail-details

MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

NEWS
The legal profession's AI challenge extends far beyond fabricated case citations, according to a warning about the next phase of technological risk
Law firms should use the transition period before the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assumes anti-money laundering (AML) supervision to strengthen governance and compliance, experts have warned
Cross-border disputes increasingly demand creative approaches to gathering evidence, with litigators needing to look beyond traditional letters of request
A Court of Appeal ruling has clarified the distinction between contracts of 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration, with potentially significant implications for commercial drafting
The Court of Appeal was entitled to uphold the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, according to an analysis of the ruling
back-to-top-scroll