LAW firm Thursfields has welcomed Janice Leyland as a senior associate solicitor to its busy family team.

Janice Leyland has been welcomed as a senior associate solicitor to the city firm.

She joins Thursfields from Somerset firm Maitland Walker, after gaining more than 17 years legal experience. She has acted for a large number of clients and specialises in all areas of family law.

Shane Miller, head of family law at Thursfields, said: “The family team achieved significant growth during the last financial year.

"We are very excited to have Janice joining the team which already consists of more than nine lawyers. She will be able to offer further assistance to clients and has a wealth of experience to provide assistance to our growing family team.

"Our team is dynamic and committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients across Worcestershire and the West Midlands."