Leading South Wales law firm Harding Evans has been nominated as finalists for several categories at the prestigious Welsh Law Awards including Firm of the Year for the second year running.

Three finalists have been nominated for Firm of the Year and the winner will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on 5th November in Cardiff.

Based in Newport Harding Evans has grown significantly in recent years and is now ranked as the 8th largest firm in Wales. Five years ago the firm was ranked 20th and has invested heavily in recruiting high quality staff as well as in new technology, marketing and client care to become the largest firm in Gwent, offering a specialist range of commercial and private client services.

In addition trainee Vicki Giblin has been selected as a finalist for Trainee of the Year and is up against two other finalists from Cardiff law firms. Vicki, 32 originally trained to be a teacher and taught Latin and Classics for six years before changing careers. After completing her legal studies she joined Harding Evans in 2003 and has impressed everyone with her positive approach and understanding of her client’s needs.

Vicki is also involved with the marketing of the firm and attends various business events as well as assisting with Harding Evans’ legal roadshows which are run in conjunction with the South Wales Argus. Outside of work Vicki sings in a band called Belvedere Mountain Express and is due to release a CD later this year.

Zep Bellavia, Managing Partner of Harding Evans said “We are all delighted that Vicki has been nominated and we will keep our fingers crossed. To be nominated again for Firm of the Year is a tremendous achievement and is a testament to the effort and hard work of all the staff in the firm”.

Photo: Vicki Giblin, finalist for Trainee of the Year