PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2017 retained a personal, friendly atmosphere. A lot of the discussions I have with clients are about what happens to their physical assets after death. Clients often comment on how much easier it is to talk to someone who is friendly and approachable. Key benefit(s) to your clients? As a multi-disciplined firm, we have a wide range of legal expertise available. This can help save clients time as they don’t have to go to lots of firms for different legal advice. Tell us a secret about yourself… My voice was used for a telephone system in a wellknown international institution. They must have liked the Welsh accent! For more: hughjames.com
CLIVE THOMAS
Managing Partner, Watkins & Gunn What does your company offer? We’re an award-winning law firm offering a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. Our expert solicitors are highly regarded in their specialist areas and represent clients in some of the most high-profile cases in Wales.
that my father actually toured there with the Lions in 1977, when they won 21 of their 26 games. For more: djlaw.co.uk
LISA DAVIES
Senior Associate, Sinclairslaw What does your company offer? Sinclairslaw has been acknowledged as a leading law firm in the Chambers Directory for its specialist services, including the nationally regarded education law team. We have now also established a new private client department.
What sets you apart? We challenge ourselves to exceed our clients’ expectations and offer an unrivalled service. We champion jargon-free legal advice, and thanks to our client-first approach, we have received a number of prestigious national awards in recognition of the high-quality service we deliver.
What sets you apart? We are a niche practice which has maintained a personal touch whilst offering the quality of advice often expected from much bigger firms. Even as we grow, we’ve never lost sight of the fact that our clients are the reason we are here.
Most exciting thing about the legal sector? The march of technology, with the emergence of AI and the development of online courts. Tell us a secret about yourself… There is no longer a Watkins or Gunn here!
Key benefit(s) to your clients? Every client is treated as an individual and receives excellent advice at accessible costs.
For more: watkinsandgunn.co.uk
JODI WINTER
Partner, CJCH Solicitors What does your company offer? We’re a law firm, but not in the traditional sense. We see ourselves as a member of the community – we are the main sponsor of GlastonBARRY music festival, for example – and pride ourselves on the personal touch.
Most exciting thing about your industry? There are some interesting developments in wills and probate, in particular around the new Inheritance Tax rules involving the family home. Tell us a secret about yourself… In my early 20s, I worked in a button factory in Italy. I’m now quite picky about the buttons garment manufacturers use, and frequently replace them with my own once I’ve bought an item of clothing!
Key benefit(s) to your clients? Being supported by a firm of expert lawyers with international experience and local values.
For more: sinclairslaw.co.uk
Tell us a secret about yourself… I might have become a psychologist, as I’m fascinated by the human mind and human behaviour. That, or a backing singer/dancer for Prince!
SARAH CASH
Partner (Tax, Trusts and Estates), Hugh James What does your company offer? We’re a Top 100 UK law firm delivering comprehensive legal services for professionals, directors, wealthy individuals and retired people. What sets you apart? Although we have more than 680 staff, we have
For more: jchsolicitors.co.uk (From top) Elisabeth Evans (MDJ Law), Lisa Davies (Sinclairslaw), Sarah Cash (Hugh James) and Clive Thomas (Watkins & Gunn)
KATIE McCOLGAN
Partner (Family Team), Berry Smith Lawyers What does your company offer? Pretty much anything you need advice on in w www.mediaclash.co.uk I CARDIFF LIFE I 61