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 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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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- '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.'
Key clients
- Argyle and Bute Council
- Bangor University
Work highlights
Advising Cardiff City Council in relation to its multi-million-pound regeneration project.
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