A leading consumer expert has joined Slater and Gordon as it continues to expand its dispute resolution team. Stephen Southwood-Evans is launching a new team that resolves issues between landlords and tenants at the firm’s office in Cardiff. With more than 18 years’ experience, he began his career in consumer finance with First National Bank and progressed to specialist litigation with a background in consumer credit. Stephen said: “I didn’t study law traditionally and that is quite unusual at this…

Lawyers will be put through their paces in a charity run to raise funds for survivors of brain injury. Twenty sporting enthusiasts at Slater and Gordon’s Cardiff office are entering the city’s half marathon to help local branches of Headway in Bridgend, Swansea and Pembrokeshire. Team captain, Tom Mulcock, had never run before signing up for the October fundraiser which sets off from Cardiff Castle, taking in some of the capital’s landmarks and stunning scenery along the 13-mile route. It…

Budding legal eagles have a chance to get their foot in the door as city centre law firm Slater and Gordon launch an exciting new apprenticeship programme. Having teamed up with well-known learning providers including Cilex Law School, they’re on the look-out for ambitious individuals who want to kick-start a career in the legal industry. And the opportunity is open to Cardiff people of any age. Head of General Law at the firm, Siri Siriwardene said: “This is a fantastic…

Law firm Slater and Gordon is continuing its Cardiff expansion with the appointment of a new family specialist. Ben Evans, a senior associate with extensive experience in the field of family law, will head up a brand new team handling matters such as divorce, children disputes, financial settlements on separation and prenuptial agreements. Ben, who is originally from North Wales, joins from Grant Stephens Family Law and prior to that worked at London law firms before moving to the Welsh…