The firm, which opens a new office in Bridgend this August, has awarded the directorships to Rhidian Hobbs and Laith Khatib.
Rhidian heads up the firm’s commercial property department and has played a key role in expanding this area of work. Rhidian acts for property developers, investors and business owners in connection with all aspects of commercial property.
Laith works in the firm’s private client department, which deals with wills, trusts and estates. His practice focuses on high value trusts and estates, and litigation in those areas. He also advises charities representing the elderly and people with learning difficulties on matters relating to his specialism. Laith also sits as the chairman of trustees of Age Connects Morgannwg.
Mark Hobbs, managing director of Howells Solicitors, said, “The firm has witnessed significant growth in the last few years, which has required us to develop our people right across the business. Rhidian and Laith have played a massive role in the firm’s ongoing success and I am very pleased to welcome them to the senior team.”
Rhidian, who has been with Howells for 10 years, said “Over the years we have built up an experienced team of specialist solicitors and our strategy will be to continue to grow the business and to improve upon our strong reputation in a number of key sectors.”
Laith added “These are exciting times for the firm and I relish the opportunity to contribute at board level. I am confident the business will build on its success, and for my part, I will do all that I can to ensure our clients continue to experience a first class service”.
Howells Solicitors now has five directors and a total of 101 staff at offices in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Talbot Green, Caerphilly and Bridgend.