Oswestry law firm pays tribute to long-serving 'true friend' and former colleague who died two years into retirement

Tributes have been paid to a long-serving former legal executive by a north Shropshire law firm.

GHP Legal described its former colleague Rob Jones as a "highly valued member of our team and a true friend".

Rob worked for the Oswestry-based firm for 33 years as part of its personal injury and clinical negligence team.

In his role as litigation executive, he provided caseload support to solicitors and was involved in hundreds of personal injury compensation claims prior to his retirement nearly two years ago.

Working on cases from initial instruction right through to court, Rob built excellent relationships with many people in the town and wider surrounds, becoming well respected and liked by medical professionals and barristers as well as by clients and colleagues.

He was known for his empathetic approach to helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes with the least pain.

Rob originally joined Oswestry law firm Brown & Lloyd in 1991 which merged with Gwilym Hughes & Partners in 2000 before later rebranding as GHP Legal.

John Hulme, a partner of GHP Legal and head of personal injury and clinical negligence in the Oswestry office, said: "Rob was a highly valued member of our team and a true friend to many within the firm.

"Always helpful, reliable and relatable, he was greatly missed for his positive attitude and wonderful sense of humour when he retired. It is so very sad that his well-earned retirement ended too soon.

"Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to Rob's family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."