Graeme Hughes a former Hughes Jenkins’ director is to be officially appointed on 1 March, 2020, as the Senior Coroner for South Wales Central, which covers Rhondda Cynon Taf and surrounding areas.
The appointment of Mr Hughes, who takes over from his predecessor Andrew Barkley, has the consent of the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor. Mr Hughes took up the post of Acting Senior Coroner on 1 April, 2019.
Graeme, of Aberdare, was previously a founding partner of established law firm Hughes Jenkins Solicitors, with branches in both Aberdare and Blackwood.
Nigel Jenkins, of Hughes Jenkins Solicitors, said: “All at the company are delighted with Graeme’s appointment. It is a reflection, both of Graeme’s quality as a lawyer, which he has demonstrated throughout his 16 years at Hughes Jenkins, and also the quality of the firm. We all wish him well with his future career.”
