Firm announces four new partners & new legal director role
Full-service law firm Hugh James is thrilled to announce its latest round of promotions, which includes the appointment of four new partners and the introduction of its new legal director role. Across the UK, 31 people have been promoted.
Joining the partnership are (pictured above, left to right): Sandeep Gill (serious injury) and Sara Tomaszewski (regulatory) both based in Cardiff, Charlotte Fletcher (court of protection) based in London, and Mark Robinson (serious injury) based in Manchester.
The firm’s partner count now stands at 100, with 63 in Cardiff, 14 in London, 16 in Manchester, six in Southampton and one in Plymouth. Over half of the partnership are women.
This year’s promotions also introduce the senior role of legal director, which recognises sector knowledge and legal expertise. Six people have been appointed to this level: Carlos Land (serious injury), Austin Gill (trusts and estates administration), Michelle Evans (nursing care), Justin Davies (regulatory) and Mark Lane (clinical negligence), all based in Cardiff, and Phoebe Osbourne (asbestos), who is aligned to the London office.
Nine people have been promoted to senior associate and 12 advance to associate.
Managing partner Alun Jones said: ‘It’s a pleasure to congratulate those who are celebrating well-deserved promotions at a time when we’re embarking on an exciting new chapter at Hugh James.
‘Our career progression pathway, with the welcome addition of the legal director role, is crucial to support colleagues’ professional development and develop talent within the firm. It’s a privilege to work with an exceptional team who embody the firm’s core values and have significantly contributed to the firm’s success. These promotions are a testament to their hard work and dedication.’
