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Allington Hughes announce merger with David Spalding Solicitor

Mark Evans (Business Development Partner) said 'We are delighted to announce the merger of Allington Hughes Solicitors with David Spalding Solicitor from the 1st July 2010. As an expanding practice we are able to offer expertise and advice in a wide range of legal services. This merger will benefit clients of both practices and I am very pleased that David, with his vast experience, is now an integral part of our firm'. David Spalding said 'I am delighted to be joining a firm which is complementary to my own, delivering a good quality service at reasonable cost. I will continue to practice from the Gresford office'.

April 2010 - Allington Hughes welcomes two new solicitors

Emma Simoes and Ian Barnes have recently completed their training contracts with Allington Hughes. Both have accepted positions as Solicitors with the Firm and will be based in the Criminal Department offering 24 hour cover at Police Stations and Courts. Ian also advises on Employment Law issues.

Melissa Griffiths, Head of the Criminal Department said "We are very pleased that both Emma and Ian are joining the expanding criminal and employment teams at Allington Hughes".

November 2009 - Vincent Ryan has been appointed an Employment Judge by the Ministry of Justice and takes office on 1st November 2009

David Parry Senior Partner said 'We are delighted that Vincent's talents in the employment field have been recognised by his appointment and wish him every success in his new post. I would also like to thank Vincent for the invaluable contribution he has made to the firm over the 21 years during which he has been a Partner. Whilst we are very sorry to lose him we know this appointment is a great privilege and honour and he will be a very valuable addition to the Tribunals Judiciary'.

October 2009 - Allington Hughes listed in the Legal 500

Allington Hughes listed in independent research book ‘The Legal 500’ as a provider of specialist legal advice for Agricultural Law, Crime, Employment, Family, Licensing and Trusts and Probate. Visit their website at www.legal500.com for further information.

May 2009 - Ian Edwards & Gerallt Hughes become Partners of Allington Hughes


January 2009 - Melissa Griffiths appointed Solicitor - Advocate

Melissa Griffiths has been appointed a Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Courts Criminal).

Our Criminal Law Team headed by Melissa Griffiths and Rodney Williams is based in our Wrexham office and provides assistance at Police Stations and representation at Magistrates and Crown Courts.

The Team provides 24 hour cover at Police Stations, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. We deal with all manner of cases and are dedicated to providing the best possible advice and representation, realising that for many people, involvement in the criminal justice system can be a stressful experience. Melissa Griffiths’ qualification entitles her to exercise rights of audience in all criminal proceedings in the Crown and higher courts arising from any criminal cause.

August 2008 - Our Criminal Law Team
Assesed as Category One Excellent in a recent independent Legal Services Commission review.