Hugo Moore will work from the Hull and Bridlington branches of Williamsons Solicitors on estate administration, will drafting and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
The ‘fishing, rugby and wine lover’ lives in Beverley with his wife and two young daughters, is also the Under Sheriff for the East Riding of Yorkshire, supporting the work of High Sheriff Tina Cerutti by advising on various formalities associated with the Royal office.
Mr Moore said that he was looking forward to contributing to the firm’s success. “I gain great satisfaction working in this area of law as I enjoy forming strong relationships with my clients and working for multiple generations of the same family.”
Rebecca Bisby of Williamsons said: “We are thrilled that Hugo has joined our thriving department which is on course to becoming the most knowledgeable, trusted and well-respected private client service in the region.
“He has an excellent reputation and makes a solid addition to our hard working and committed team.”
Mr Moore qualified in 2006 after studying law at the University of Leeds followed by York College of Law. After initially working for a large firm in Leeds, he returned to the East Riding in 2010.