Rhys Hicks
About Rhys Hicks
Rhys Hicks serves as Senior Counsel at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in financial services regulatory investigations and specializes in dispute resolution.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Rhys Hicks has been serving as Senior Counsel at Nationwide Building Society since 2017. In this role, he is involved in providing legal advice and support, particularly in the area of financial services regulatory investigations. Prior to his current position, he worked as Counsel at Nationwide Building Society from 2015 to 2017, where he gained valuable experience in the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rhys Hicks studied at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his legal education by completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the same institution from 2004 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in dispute resolution, particularly in areas such as professional negligence, title rectification issues, and fraud.
Background in Legal Practice
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Rhys Hicks accumulated over a decade of experience in private practice. He began his career as a Trainee Solicitor at Hugh James from 2005 to 2009. Following this, he worked at Eversheds as an Associate from 2009 to 2015, where he developed his skills in various legal matters, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.
Professional Experience Overview
Rhys Hicks has a diverse professional background in the legal field, with significant experience in both private practice and in-house counsel roles. His tenure at Hugh James and Eversheds equipped him with a broad range of legal skills. His current focus at Nationwide Building Society emphasizes his specialization in financial services regulatory investigations and dispute resolution.