We are pleased to announce that the firm has promoted several team members across key departments, including two new directors. Kirsty Morley and Rachel Duxbury have both become directors of the Hugh Jones Trust Corporation and will support the firm in making deputyship decisions.
Four team members have also been promoted to associate: Lashay Williams and Samantha Brocklehurst in the private client team, Laura Hassett in the Court of Protection department, and Lucy Gallagher in the case worker team.
Shanice Mulla has qualified as a Court of Protection solicitor, while Katie Barnett and Megan Jones both become trainee solicitors in the same team.
Speaking of her new position, Kirsty Morley said, “I’m thrilled to become a director. I’ve been with the firm for eight years, and I’m passionate about empowering clients to improve their quality of life. In my new role, I’m looking forward to helping shape the future of Hugh Jones Solicitors and working closely with the team to continue protecting the interests of society’s most vulnerable and their families.”
Managing director, Liz Hughes, added: “We’re proud to recognise the achievements of our team through a series of well-deserved promotions. From director appointments to solicitor qualifications and associate promotions, these milestones reflect the exceptional talent we have across the firm. All those being promoted have demonstrated a strong commitment to our clients and our values, and I’m excited to see them continue to grow and contribute to our future success.”