Francis Hanna & Co welcome newly qualified Solicitors to their growing team

20 September 2024

We are thrilled to welcome two newly qualified Solicitors to our team at Francis Hanna & Co Solicitors. Hannah Newburn and Sophie Jones have both successfully completed their Apprenticeships and now remain with Francis Hanna & Co in Solicitor roles.

Hannah Newburn studied law at Queen’s University and graduated in 2018. She has worked as a Paralegal in our firm since February 2021 before securing a place at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies in September 2022. She works in our Family Law department assisting in children law and domestic abuse matters.

Sophie Jones studied law at the University of Ulster and graduated in 2021. She began working as a Paralegal within the Litigation department at Francis Hanna & Co in 2021 before undertaking her solicitor training at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies in September 2022 .  Sophie continues to work in our Litigation department providing assistance with cases involving asbestos-related disease, clinical negligence, catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases

Partner Claire Edgar expressed her pride in welcoming Hannah & Sophie, stating: "We at Francis Hanna & Co are excited to have Hannah and Sophie join us as Solicitors. Their dedication and talent have been evident throughout their Apprenticeships, and they are valuable additions to the firm. We look forward to seeing them grow and thrive as lawyers in the years to come."