When 28-year-old Nigel Smith became partner at regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors in 1992, he was one of the youngest equity partners in the country. 30 years later, Smith is celebrating his partner anniversary at Ellis Jones, where he first joined in 1986 as an articled clerk. 

Nigel Smith - Managing Partner of Ellis Jones Solicitors

Nigel Smith

Smith, who went on to be made managing partner at the firm in 1999 and is the former president of the Bournemouth & District Law Society, said: 'I am committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve personal excellence and to giving everyone in the firm the opportunity to further their careers in the same way in which I was. 

'That philosophy is reflected in the fact that more than a third of the Partners and half of the Associates in the firm started here as Trainees. Long may that continue!'

He added: 'I feel privileged to have reached this milestone and look forward to more years ahead leading the firm’s team of talented and dedicated lawyers, including many who have also given long and distinguished service.'

Ellis Jones has offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Swanage, Wimborne, Ringwood and London.

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