The partners of a law firm with offices in Wrexham, Oswestry and Llangollen celebrated the firm’s 55th anniversary on Friday 11th July by inviting staff and former partners to join them for afternoon tea followed by an evening river cruise.
The recent event echoed a similar celebration held thirty years ago, when GHP Legal, one of the region’s largest independent law firms, celebrated its 25th anniversary by hosting a special outing for the loyal staff who had supported its growth from a small local practice to a leading law provider.
In 2020 the firm had intended to commemorate its 50th anniversary with another celebratory event, recognising five decades of dedicated service to its extensive client base across North and Mid-Wales and Shropshire. However, these plans were inevitably postponed due to the COVID pandemic.
In the wake of lockdown, the firm focused on stabilising operations and dealing with an exceptional increase in workload. The surge was driven initially by a high demand for Will updates and the creation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, and subsequently by clients wanting to take advantage of the temporary stamp duty tax holiday. Many others returned to address legal matters deferred during the height of the pandemic.
With business now fully resumed, the firm’s partners thought it fitting to revisit and revive the long-awaited celebrations and on Friday 11th July they invited the entire team of approximately one hundred staff members to enjoy an afternoon tea at the Chester Grosvenor Hotel, followed by a private evening river cruise with entertainment, aboard The Lady Diana.
Richard Lloyd, the firm’s Senior Partner, said:
“We carefully crafted the event to ensure as many of our staff members as possible could participate in either or both aspects of the day. It was truly a pleasure to have the opportunity to welcome not only our current team but also three former partners, including the esteemed Gethin Davies, who played a pivotal role as one of our founding partners. His presence added a special dimension to the event, reflecting our strong legacy and continued growth.”
Staff of GHP Legal celebrating the firm’s 55 year anniversary at the Chester Grosvenor Hotel.
