With a multi-disciplinary approach that leverages the firm’s full-service capabilities, the team at Hugh James delivers ‘an absolutely superb’ service to central and local government, health boards, and education bodies. As regulatory head, the ’approachable, knowledgeable and responsive’ Martin Jones has notable expertise in public sector work. Alongside newly promoted partner Justin Davies, Jones is also pivotal to the firm’s work for non-police prosecutors, with Davies advising on fire safety matters. Combining ‘an astute realism and a client focus’, Sara Tomaszewski acts for local authorities on challenging children services matters such as care proceedings. ’Very knowledgeable but also realistic and practical’, Connor Hegarty is also skilled at social care-related work and is regularly instructed by local authorities on adult social care matters. Ioan Prydderch oversees the public sector team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The strength and depth of the team and level of professionalism is very high.'
- 'I have found the team to be very flexible and adaptable particularly with large complex litigation.'
- 'Martin Jones was always very approachable, knowledgeable and responsive.'
- 'Sara Tomaszewski is a "cheat code" of an instructing solicitor - she works exceptionally hard, is super bright and firmly puts the client first. She is an absolute delight to be instructed by and great to strategise with.'
- 'Sara Tomaszewski is one of the hardest working solicitors I have worked with. Her capacity is enormous and she will go the extra mile to make sure work is done, and done well and on time. She is very impressive. She combines this with an astute realism and a client focus which assists when dealing with difficult cases.'
- 'Connor Hegarty is very knowledgeable but also realistic and practical which provides an excellent balance which results in a very good service for clients.'
Key clients
- Argyle and Bute Council
- Bangor University
- Betsi Cadwallader University Health Board
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- CADW
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Cardiff Capital Region
- Cardiff County Council
- Cardiff University
- Carmarthenshire County Council
Work highlights
Advising Cardiff City Council in relation to its multi-million-pound regeneration project.
Advising and supporting the Welsh Government with the tendering of two key portfolio contracts.
Advising Cardiff Capital region in respect of the provision of development grants.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ioan Prydderch
Other key lawyers
Martin Jones; Caroline O’Flaherty; Richard Locke; Bethan Gladwyn; Alex Madden; Louise Price; Justin Davies; Sara Tomaszewski; Connor Hegarty