A Newport-based lawyer is ‘delighted’ following his appointment to a coveted role at a high profile legal society.

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Clive Thomas, Managing Partner of award-winning firm Watkins & Gunn has taken the reins as President of Cardiff and District’s Law Society, after being selected by its Council.

As Managing Partner and head of personal Injury at Watkins & Gunn, the award-winning legal expert has over 25 years of experience and extensive knowledge of his sector.

Mr Thomas, who has previously held the title of President at Monmouthshire Law Society and the Association of South Western Law (ASWLS), will now oversee the 2,000 members of the distinguished Cardiff and District Law Society.

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As part of his new role, Mr Thomas will be promoting a new initiative known as #legalCardiff, a campaign created to help, support and engage local lawyers in Cardiff, while also promoting the outstanding legal work taking place in the area.

The initiative was launched in July at Cardiff City Stadium at its Managing Partners and Directors lunch.

With speeches from Legal 500 and Welsh Government, the event, sponsored by Legal Network Wales and Lloyd’s Bank, saw senior lawyers representing the leading law firms in the area discuss the opportunities for the legal sector in Cardiff.

Mr Thomas said he was “delighted and honoured to be appointed as the society’s new president.”

He said: “I’m thrilled to start working with the society in such a pivotal role. It’s an honour to be leading over 2,000 members and working with the council to implement new ideas.

“While we’re celebrating the incredible legal work being done in Cardiff and District, we’re also working hard to nurture young talent and engage lawyers from all disciplines.

“With #legalCardiff, our aim is to spread awareness of the outstanding legal professionals in the area and provide insight with a series of events.”.