Hugh James

Hugh James is a top 100 UK law firm with offices in Cardiff, London, Southampton, Plymouth and Manchester. The firm has grown from humble beginnings in 1960 to become a leading law firm, servicing a vast range of clients across the UK and overseas. We are a full-service firm which provides expert legal services to a vast range of clients in the UK and overseas. Our clients range from businesses, individuals and banks to public sector organisations, property companies, education establishments and utilities providers.

Although our workforce has grown to more than 600, we have retained and nurtured a unique culture which is based on hard work, exceptional talent, ambition, empathy, innovation, and good humour. It is those qualities that have helped us grow the business to where we stand today. We have ambitious plans to become a top 50 UK firm and our culture will be key to this.

Our Private Wealth team provides a complete service for all personal legal needs, covering the most significant events in our clients’ lives. Acting for professionals, business directors, wealthy individuals, and retired people, we are here to offer premium legal advice that’s tailored to their needs. Our lawyers are recognised as leading experts in their fields, and offer straightforward and practical advice with sensitivity.