Law firm Watkins & Gunn has expanded its team with the appointment of two new solicitors.
Aron McMahon, 35, from Cardiff and Leah Rhydderch, 31, from the Llyn Peninsula will work from the firm’s new Cardiff office in Llandaff following its opening in November.
Aron, a private client solicitor specialising in wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney and tax planning, has obtained the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ (STEP) Diploma . He joins from the Co-operative Legal Services and is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, due to his experience in managing the financial affairs of the elderly and incapacitated.
Welsh speaker Leah joins the family law team from Harding Evans Solicitors. Having trained and qualified as a solicitor at the firm after studying law at Cardiff University, Leah has developed a wealth of experience in divorce and family matters.
On joining Watkins & Gunn, she said: “Sophie Hughes and her family team have an excellent reputation. I have always heard good things about the firm and have always been aware of the numerous awards they have won over the years. They invest in their staff and more importantly strive in exceeding clients’ expectations and provide quality service. I’m looking forward to helping grow the new Cardiff office. There’s a good community of Welsh speakers in Llandaff, Pontcanna and Canton so I’m eager to tap into that market. It’s an exciting new start for me.”
Aron added: “I’m delighted to join Watkins & Gunn Solicitors. From the outset I was immediately struck by the partners’ drive and passion for the firm and their friendly and approachable manner. I admire the firm’s ethos of consistently delivering a service which exceeds clients’ expectations and hope to use the experience and expertise I have developed in my career to date to benefit the firm and grow the private client department further.”
Managing partner, Clive Thomas said: “Aron and Leah join us at a really important time having just opened our new Cardiff office. They are fantastic appointments for the firm as they are both highly regarded and experienced solicitors, each with a unique skill-set.
“Our new office is in an excellent location allowing us to service the increased demand for our legal services from our Cardiff clients. I believe that Leah and Aron will play an instrumental role in developing the office and building new relationships with the local community.”
Led by partners Clive Thomas, Sophie Hughes, Jonathan Wellington and Sarah Williams, Watkins & Gunn Solicitors opened a new 1,000 sq ft office in Llandaff, Cardiff in December, adding to the firm’s offices in Newport and Pontypool.