Williamsons Solicitors has further strengthened its Board with highly regarded private client solicitor Hugo Moore being appointed as a Director.

Mr Moore is based across the firm’s Hull and Bridlington branches using his expertise to help in matters including estate administration, will drafting and Lasting Power of Attorney.

He is also currently fulfilling the role of Under Sheriff for the East Riding of Yorkshire, supporting the work of the High Sheriff. The Royal appointment supports the Crown and the judiciary as well as actively helping crime prevention agencies, the emergency services and the voluntary sector.

Mr Moore qualified as a solicitor 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, Hugo returned to the East Riding in 2010.