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Rhyl Journal
01-07-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Young solicitor joins one of North Wales' oldest legal firms
Elliot Lacy, 26, from Wrexham, recently joined Swayne Johnson as the newest member of its family law department. He will work across the firm's offices in Mold, Ruthin, St Asaph, and Denbigh. Mr Lacy said: "I'm in the family department dealing with divorce, finances, prenuptial agreements, arrangements for children, domestic abuse, and other family-related disputes which I really enjoy. "It's a really good team here and Lisa Harbour in particular has been very supportive and working in North Wales has been great with the opportunity to travel to our different offices. "There's something new every day, no two cases are the same and no two children are the same and while it can be emotional at times working with vulnerable clients, it's also very rewarding and fulfilling to be able to help and support them. "Swayne Johnson has always had a very good reputation as a supportive employer and I wanted a firm that would help me build a career and develop my skills as a lawyer and they've been a massive support so far." The newly qualified solicitor, a former pupil of St Joseph's High School, studied law at the University of Lincoln before earning a master's degree from the University of Law. He took an unconventional route into the legal sector, beginning his career as an audio typist at Maelor Hospital in Wrexham. Mr Lacy said: "Covid hit while I was in university and we had to switch to assessments rather than exams, which was a big change to adapt to. "When I graduated though, not many law firms were offering training contracts due to Covid restrictions so I went to work at the hospital to develop my people skills, which was great before I joined a Wrexham law firm and then came the opportunity to work for Swayne Johnson." Outside of work, Mr Lacy is a keen baker, and is devoted to LEGO, particularly Star Wars sets. He said: "There's a lot of satisfaction in building with LEGO but I also enjoy going to the gym and taking my cocker spaniel Archie for walks – he's a proper pampered pooch." He is also enthusiastic about community engagement and charity work. Mr Lacy said: "Swayne Johnson are also very committed to the community and encourage their staff to get involved in charity work. "My grandad was looked after by Nightingale House during a very difficult time and they were brilliant with him so I recently did the Alyn Waters 5K for them and I'm very keen to get involved with other charity efforts." Lynette Viney-Passig, managing director of Swayne Johnson, said: "We're delighted Elliot has joined us and he will strengthen our family law department considerably – and I'm sure his colleagues will also enjoy his chocolate brownies. "This is another high calibre appointment as we continue to grow the business and within Swayne Johnson we have lawyers with a wealth of experience in all aspects of legal work and that makes this a very good environment for those who join us."
Leader Live
01-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Young solicitor joins one of North Wales' oldest legal firms
Elliot Lacy, 26, from Wrexham, recently joined Swayne Johnson as the newest member of its family law department. He will work across the firm's offices in Mold, Ruthin, St Asaph, and Denbigh. Mr Lacy said: "I'm in the family department dealing with divorce, finances, prenuptial agreements, arrangements for children, domestic abuse, and other family-related disputes which I really enjoy. "It's a really good team here and Lisa Harbour in particular has been very supportive and working in North Wales has been great with the opportunity to travel to our different offices. "There's something new every day, no two cases are the same and no two children are the same and while it can be emotional at times working with vulnerable clients, it's also very rewarding and fulfilling to be able to help and support them. "Swayne Johnson has always had a very good reputation as a supportive employer and I wanted a firm that would help me build a career and develop my skills as a lawyer and they've been a massive support so far." The newly qualified solicitor, a former pupil of St Joseph's High School, studied law at the University of Lincoln before earning a master's degree from the University of Law. He took an unconventional route into the legal sector, beginning his career as an audio typist at Maelor Hospital in Wrexham. Mr Lacy said: "Covid hit while I was in university and we had to switch to assessments rather than exams, which was a big change to adapt to. "When I graduated though, not many law firms were offering training contracts due to Covid restrictions so I went to work at the hospital to develop my people skills, which was great before I joined a Wrexham law firm and then came the opportunity to work for Swayne Johnson." Outside of work, Mr Lacy is a keen baker, and is devoted to LEGO, particularly Star Wars sets. He said: "There's a lot of satisfaction in building with LEGO but I also enjoy going to the gym and taking my cocker spaniel Archie for walks – he's a proper pampered pooch." He is also enthusiastic about community engagement and charity work. Mr Lacy said: "Swayne Johnson are also very committed to the community and encourage their staff to get involved in charity work. "My grandad was looked after by Nightingale House during a very difficult time and they were brilliant with him so I recently did the Alyn Waters 5K for them and I'm very keen to get involved with other charity efforts." Lynette Viney-Passig, managing director of Swayne Johnson, said: "We're delighted Elliot has joined us and he will strengthen our family law department considerably – and I'm sure his colleagues will also enjoy his chocolate brownies. "This is another high calibre appointment as we continue to grow the business and within Swayne Johnson we have lawyers with a wealth of experience in all aspects of legal work and that makes this a very good environment for those who join us."
Business News Wales
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Law Firm Welcomes Family Lawyer to Mold Office
Law Firm Welcomes Family Lawyer to Mold Office A lawyer who has just joined one of North Wales's oldest legal firms was inspired to specialise in divorce and child arrangement cases after working as a volunteer at her university's law clinic. Esme Rowson, 24, originally from Shropshire, has just joined Swayne Johnson which has offices across North Wales and Cheshire and where she is part of the Family Law team and based at their Mold office. Esme graduated with a Law degree from the University of Liverpool in 2021 and joined a law firm in Hoylake on the Wirral in their family department. While studying in Liverpool she volunteered for the University Law Clinic and she said: 'That was what sparked my interest in Family Law because we were supporting parents involved in family cases. It's a very challenging time for a lot of people and it is a privilege to help them navigate their new normal. 'Clients are often experiencing really tough and difficult times dealing with matters such as the arrangements for their children or where they will live after separation. 'I am delighted to get the chance to continue my career with Swayne Johnson. North Wales is a beautiful area and the firm is very welcoming and I'm really enjoying being a part of the Family Law team.' Swayne Johnson Head of Family Lisa Harbour said: 'We're delighted to make another high calibre appointment in Esme as we continue to expand our offer to clients. 'We offer a comprehensive range of services across a wide area of law and we have the kind of high quality expertise that means clients don't need to look to firms from outside the area for the legal services they need. 'At Swayne Johnson we believe in building relationships with the people who come through our doors and providing them with the reassurance that they're dealing with people who know and understand them and those are qualities that Esme brings to her role.' Away from work, Esme is a keen walker and she and two friends are planning to tackle a gruelling challenge this autumn, the Long Mynd Hike, a 24-hour figure of eight walk over the Shropshire Hills, near Church Stretton. She said: 'I'm looking forward to it but I know it's going to be difficult and although I enjoy walking I'm going to have to do some serious training. 'I have already started and it helps that I enjoy hiking and we're hoping to do the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire as part of our build-up and that's about 30 miles. 'I'd like to raise money for two charities that are very important to me – the Air Ambulance and the Severn Hospice as both have been there for family members at crucial times. 'I'm from a rural area so the Air Ambulance is vital and the Severn Hospice also provides important care for members of the community.'
