A LEADING LAW firm wrapped-up a landmark 12 months with new appointments and plans for further growth in 2023.

Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge and Chester, is recruiting staff and celebrating internal success, including the continued development of its 24-strong workforce following a prosperous 21^st anniversary year.

Among them is Ceri Wynne, from Denbigh, who qualified as a solicitor during the festive period.

The former Ysgol Glan Clwyd pupil and Bangor University student accepted a role as a paralegal after completing her studies – despite the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic – and will now focus on private client instructions including Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts and Probate.

“Qualifying was definitely an early Christmas present after the last couple of years training and working,” said Ceri.

“Everyone has been so supportive throughout and helped me to realise my dreams, I’m absolutely thrilled, very thankful and look forward to taking my career forward with Mackenzie Jones.”

Operations Manager Steve Bradley, from Wilmslow, who joined the company in the autumn, congratulated Ceri on her achievement.

“She has worked so hard to get to this point, it’s well deserved, and we are all very proud of her,” said Steve.

“Ceri is an example of how the firm supports young talent and is keen to encourage the next generation of lawyers and legal workers into the sector.

“We will continue to look at recruitment and growth in the months ahead in key areas and support the development of the team as the business continues to go from strength to strength.”

Directors Richard Jones, Anna Mills Morgan and Andrew Foley-Jones unveiled proposals for a new base in North West Wales in the near future, and are looking to build on demand in Cheshire and the north west of England. throughout the region as well as for clients further afield in England and Wales.

“We have had a very good year, have a brilliant team and are excited to see what 2023 brings,” said Richard.

“We are growing all the time, not just here in North Wales but nationally, so it’s important we capitalise on that while continuing to deliver a first-class service for our clients.

“That’s something we have done every year since the turn of the century, and a top priority as we move forward as one of the region’s boldest and most innovative law practices.”

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A LEADING law firm continued its expansion into the North West by opening a new city centre office.

Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – which also has sites in St Asaph and Menai Bridge – has taken on premises in Chester.

Director Andrew Foley-Jones will be based at the Watergate Street building, along with commercial and real estate solicitor Sara Parry and legal secretary Holly Wilkes.

“We have continued to grow post-pandemic, with new clients from the Cheshire region and beyond joining us all the time,” said Andrew, from Prestatyn.

“As a result, we decided to strengthen our presence in this area and build on the foundations laid in past years.

“The new office will enable us to better serve existing clients and embrace new business nationally, notably in the commercial, property, tourism, and retail sectors.

“And with the innovations adopted in lockdown, including virtual meetings, we can be more efficient than ever before.”

Marking 21 years in business, the award-winning legal practice employs more than 25 staff and holds a raft of prestigious accreditations, including Lexcel, CQS, SIA and the Legal 500.

Sara, from Llandudno, says the new base will enable the team to capitalise on a surge of interest in their services.

“We have navigated the challenges of Covid-19 and are in a strong position moving forward,” she added.

“Mackenzie Jones is perfectly placed to meet the demand we are experiencing in numerous areas, it’s an exciting time for us and we are delighted to start a new chapter in new surroundings.”

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PROMINENT businesses will trade a historic market for a multi-million pound city development thanks to a leading law firm.

Geoff Hughes Butchers is one of several stallholders that will transfer from Chester Market to the £72m Northgate site later this year, with the support of Mackenzie Jones Solicitors.

A fixture in the Market Hall for almost half a century, Geoff and wife Debbie are sad to leave the old building behind but excited at moving to the 36,000 sq ft market space this autumn.

Mackenzie Jones, based in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge, legally represented a number of the businesses relocating after decades in the market, and the couple thanked them for helping to secure their place.

“We have many happy memories here and it will be a wrench to leave but I’m excited about the future,” said Geoff, who has worked in the Market Hall for 46 years, including 25 years as owner of his own butcher’s business.

“I started here as a 14 year-old in a Saturday job so it’s all I’ve known for most of my life, and it’s the same for our loyal customers.

“It’s going to be very different, but the new building looks incredible, and we will have more room so there is an opportunity to develop new lines and expand our offering.”

Debbie also worked at the market as a teenager and met Geoff over the shop counter more than 40 years ago.

They have two children, David and Laura, and grandchildren Esme, 9, and five year-old Isaac.

Thanking Mackenzie Jones for their advice and guidance, she added: “With their support, we and other traders are now in a position to look forward and continue being a part of the retail community here in this part of Chester.

“This new market has been more than 20 years in the pipeline so it’s great to see it finally go ahead and for us to be a part of it.”

Andrew Foley-Jones, a director at Mackenzie Jones, said they have represented traders who have either terminated their leases or negotiated new contracts at the Northgate Development.

“As well as being their legal representative I’ve also been a customer of the market for many years so from a personal perspective I’m delighted to have been able to support Geoff and fellow stallholders,” he added.

“We work with businesses of all sizes but in a case like this where there is a lot of history and emotion involved it’s heartening to see such a positive result.

“We wish Geoff, Debbie and all of our clients moving into the new market the very best of luck for the future.”

The new Chester Northgate development will include a six-screen cinema, restaurants, public square, and multi-storey car park.

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