National law firm, Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR), has appointed commercial litigation specialist Wayne Beynon as partner in its growing Dispute Resolution team. Wayne, who was previously a partner and Head of IP Litigation at a Cardiff law firm, joins the firm’s Cardiff office and represents a significant appointment as part of the firm’s ambitious growth plans.

Wayne has significant experience in advising and representing businesses in high profile High Court litigation, international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. His clients have included private equity houses, regulatory bodies, sports clubs, telecoms companies and film companies.

Highly regarded by his clients and the profession, Wayne is ranked as a “Leading Individual” by the Legal 500 and in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners.

Wayne said:

“I’m delighted to join HCR’s renowned Dispute Resolution team. To be part of such a strong team is a great beginning to my time here; I’m excited to start working with its impressive portfolio of existing clients and helping the business continue to grow successfully.”

Head of Dispute Resolution, Richard Morgan, said:

“I’m delighted that Wayne has joined us – the breadth and depth of his skills and expertise will be an asset to the team, and help us continue to provide an excellent service to clients.”

Harrison Clark Rickerbys has more than 800 staff and partners based at offices in Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Central England, Cheltenham, Hereford, London, Thames Valley, Worcester and the Wye Valley, providing a complete spectrum of legal services to both business and private clients regionally and nationwide.

The firm has global reach via its network of independent law firms, LawExchange International. It also has a number of highly successful teams specialising in individual sectors, including health and social care, education, technology, agricultural and rural affairs, finance and financial services, defence, security and the forces, and construction.