Three trainee solicitors have joined Newport law firm HBJW.

The three, Lucy Thomas, Rachael James and Rhys Dando, started their training contract at the start of September and have joined the firm’s rapidly expanding litigation team.

Rhys and Lucy will initially progress civil actions against claims against the police arising out of allegations of misconduct, while Rachael has joined the firm’s clinical negligence and personal injury department.

Head of clinical negligence and civil actions against the police Nathan Hennah said: "We are excited to announce the arrival of their intake of new trainees. Lucy, Rachael and Rhys are welcome additions to our dedicated team and will ensure we maintain our reputation as a leading firm with our fields of expertise.”