Peter Edwards Law has appointed Paul Williams and Laura Edwards as directors of the award-winning Hoylake law practice.
Peter Edwards founded the law firm in 1995 with his wife Jolanta and welcomed Paul and Laura to the Board, “Next year the practice will celebrate 30 years. Since Paul and Laura joined us in 2012 and 2015 respectively, these two talented lawyers have proven to be huge assets to the team and, of course, our vulnerable clients. Undoubtedly, they will continue to help protect the rights of vulnerable people for many years to come.”
Paul Williams’ career began when he graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2008. After working in several areas of law he joined Peter Edwards Law in 2012 and qualified as a solicitor in 2015.
A delighted Paul said, “Peter Edwards Law has played a huge role in protecting the rights of vulnerable people, even helping to shape the law. I’m excited to be a part of its future, tackling the many challenges ahead.”
He added “When trying to access services and support, people lacking mental capacity or suffering with mental health issues, are presented with barriers every day . As legal professionals we can provide a voice which, unfortunately without our help and assistance, is not always heard.”
Laura Edwards graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2011. Spending over 5 years as a paralegal in firms in Liverpool and London, Laura joined Peter Edwards Law in 2015, became a trainee solicitor in 2017 and is now a Director.
Laura said, “Peter Edwards Law has not only been at the forefront of Mental Health and Incapacity Law, but also in appointing women into senior roles. I am incredibly proud to take on this position and work with our fantastic team to continue the important work we do.
“Since joining I have been privileged to continue my training and develop as a solicitor. I feel passionately about the work we do; helping ensure vulnerable people’s rights are heard and respected.”
Peter Edwards Law works exclusively in the field of mental health, mainly representing those who have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act, they also represent vulnerable people who lack capacity, mainly in the Court of Protection. Peter Edwards was recently awarded a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Liverpool Law Society in 2021. In 2019 the practice was also awarded ‘Niche Firm of the Year award’ and Harriet Hanson received the ‘Rising Star Award’ last year.