New hire shows legal firm means business
LAW firm Watkins & Gunn has made a key appointment to support continued expansion of the business.
Faris Dean has been recruited to head up a new team focusing on business law.
The firm, with offices in Newport, Cardiff, Pontypool and London, will now provid corporate and commercial services.
Joining the team from Richard Nelson LLP with 15 years of experience, Mr Dean, who is also a qualified accountant and fluent Arabic speaker, will assist the firm in developing the new department. Mr Dean will also work to develop Watkins & Gunn’s international business offering, particularly targeting the Middle East, where it is already acting on behalf of an airline company.
Speaking of his new role, he said: “I’m thrilled to have joined the team here. Watkins & Gunn is a progressive firm. It has an excellent reputation in south Wales and has won a number of awards to back this up.
“I was interested in joining to expand its offering and develop the business internationally.
“My goal is to set up and expand the corporate commercial service to a level that makes a positive contribution to the firm.”
Clive Thomas, managing partner at Watkins & Gunn, said: “We are delighted to have someone of Faris’ calibre join the team. His reputation precedes him and his experience will undoubtedly benefit us as we continue to expand the business.
“We’re looking forward to offering new and existing clients a full range of corporate and commercial legal services. It is a very exciting time at Watkins & Gunn, with so many new developments and opportunities, and this appointment is the latest example,” added Mr Thomas.