Leathes Prior welcomes new Trainee Solicitor, Hugo Persad, to the firm

We are delighted to welcome Hugo Persad to Leathes Prior as a Trainee Solicitor, where he will be sitting in our Corporate and Commercial Team for the duration of his training contract. Working alongside Senior Associate Nina Ryan, Hugo will be assisting clients with a wide range of corporate matters, from business transactions to company restructurings.

Hugo graduated with a law degree from Plymouth University in 2020 before continuing his studies at the University of Law in Norwich Campus, where he completed both his Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LPC LLM. Following his studies, he gained valuable experience as a Paralegal in the Corporate Team of a regional law firm, working on high-value transactions, corporate governance, and restructuring projects.

Training Principal Sarah Appleton, welcomed Hugo to the team, saying: "We are delighted to have Hugo join us as a Trainee Solicitor. His enthusiasm and experience in corporate law make him a fantastic addition to the team. We look forward to supporting his development and seeing him thrive at Leathes Prior."

We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to seeing him grow and develop his career with us.

Welcome to LP, Hugo!