GLYN Maddocks, a partner with Gabb & Co, based in Crickhowell, was named Lawyer of the Year in Private Practice at the Welsh Law Awards.

Mr Maddocks has developed a special expertise in Miscarriage of Justice cases after initially having cases referred to him by Liberty's Criminal Justice Network.

Over the last 15 years he has represented a number of prisoners and former prisoners who have long protested their innocence.

At the award ceremony the Welsh Law Award judges recognised Glyn Maddocks commitment to justice, and acknowledged his outstanding dedication, persistence and attention to detail.

In accepting the award on behalf of Glyn Maddocks, his partner from Gabb and Co said: "This award is the result of many years of dedicated work by a whole team of people all committed to the abiding principle of justice. Often, as lawyers we lose sight of the fundamental principle of what we are trying to achieve and when an opportunity arises to right a wrong, it is compelling and if successful hugely rewarding."