Commercial Litigation Team holds top ranking in both legal guides
28 | 11 | 2011
The
Commercial Litigation Team at Hugh James Solicitors Cardiff has
been promoted to the top tier for Wales in Chambers Guides and has
once again been ranked in the top tier for Wales in the Legal
500.
Chambers and Partners states “the team
continues to impress market sources with the breadth of its
high-quality disputes expertise. The team boasts experience in
dealing with matters ranging from defamation and injunctive
relief to contractual and joint venture disputes. The practice
combines its disputes know-how with a strong sports law department,
which sees it act for clients such as the Welsh Rugby
Union.”
“Key individual – Gareth Williams is
considered to be ‘an exceptional lawyer.’ He has expertise
in partnership and personal injury in addition to his
general commercial disputes practice.”
The Legal 500 noted that "the ‘formidable
team’ at Hugh James recently led on a successful
defamation case against the Mirror Group. It also advised on
proceedings against Celtic Manor Resort and the Secretary of State
for Business, Innovation and Skills. Clients include high-net-worth
individuals and public authorities such as Finance Wales and the
Environment Agency.
Richard Locke leads
the team, and Gareth Williams is
‘extremely perceptive and provides practical advice.”
Richard Locke,
Partner and Head of the Commercial Litigation team at Hugh James
commented “I am delighted that my team has been recognised for its
continued hard work and breadth of expertise and knowledge in this
field. The legal guide rankings are an important bench mark for us
because they reflect client satisfaction and provide an accurate
impression of the quality of our work. The fact that we remain in
Band 1 within the Legal 500 and have been promoted to Band 1 in
Chambers guide is a testament to our hard work and dedication.”