Cardiff headquartered law firm Hugh James has celebrated 65 years in business as it looks to further expansion driven from its 海角视频 network of offices and 700 staff.
Founded in 1960 in Queen鈥檚 Chambers near Queen鈥檚 Arcade in Cardiff, Hugh James began by supporting communities across South Wales, with early offices in Aberdare, Bargoed, Blackwood, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontlottyn, Talbot Green, and Treharris. Many of today鈥檚 senior leaders began their careers in those early branches.
A pivotal move to Hodge House, St Mary鈥檚 Street, established the firm鈥檚 central presence in the Welsh capital, later followed by the 2018 relocation to the 2 Central Square office building opposition Cardiff Central Station.
Since then, the firm has doubled its London footprint, expanded its 海角视频 recognised claimant practice in Manchester, and grown its south coast of England presence.
The firm has played a leading role in some of the 海角视频鈥檚 most significant litigations. In the 1990s and 2000s it represented tens of thousands of ex-miners in one of the largest personal injury claims in British legal history.
Last year it secured a landmark agreement with the Ministry of Defence to ensure compensation for service personnel suffering hearing loss.
Its business division reflects a strong commercial and sector-focused approach
From decades-long advisory roles with Barratt Homes and the Welsh Government to acting as principal legal advisor to the Welsh Rugby Union since 1993, including during the construction of the then Millennium Stadium, Hugh James has delivered strategic legal solutions across key industries.
Under the leadership of Ioan Prydderch, the division works with major financial institutions such as Lloyds Banking Group and Metro Bank, reinforcing its expertise in banking, insurance, construction, and corporate law.
Its sports law credentials also include advising the British Board of Boxing Control and British Gymnastics.
Managing partner Alun Jones said:鈥淢arking 65 years is a proud milestone that speaks to the strength of our people, the trust we鈥檝e built with clients, and our ongoing ambition.
鈥淔rom our origins as a general practice in South Wales to leading landmark group litigations and building a formidable corporate division advising national institutions across sectors, our progress has always been underpinned by a strong sense of people and purpose.
鈥淲e鈥檙e extremely proud of our heritage and excited for the future. The legal landscape has evolved dramatically, and while we can鈥檛 predict what the next 65 years will bring, one thing is certain 鈥 Hugh James will continue to thrive.鈥
