Howells announce new shareholders investors

Having recently announced a record turnover in 2014 in excess of £6.34m, Howells Solicitors have further strengthened their position as one of Wales’ largest law firms by completing the issuing of new Shares to three directors of the company in a six figure transaction.

Rhidian Hobbs, Laith Khatib and Mick Fallon all of whom have been with the firm for some years are now shareholders in the business.

Each of the new Shareholders are based in the Cardiff office of the law firm and will continue in their significant roles within their respective departments of Commercial Property, Private Client and Volume Conveyancing.

Messrs Hobbs, Khatib and Fallon will join the three founding shareholders Phillip Howell, John O’Connell and Mark Hobbs on the Senior Management Team as they work together to manage the growth of the business and plan a long term strategy to plan for the future.

Mark Hobbs, managing partner of Howells Solicitors welcomed the addition of the three new shareholders. “I am delighted Rhidian, Laith and Mick have made the decision to invest in the business. Individually they have made substantial contributions to the success and growth of their own departments and are well respected both by colleagues and clients alike. Their investment demonstrates their commitment and confidence in Howells and ensures the company will benefit from their combined strong management skills and leadership for the foreseeable future.”