Promotions at Shropshire law firm

A Shropshire law firm has made a series of promotions across its offices.

Rachael Stokes has stepped up to senior associate in PCB Solicitors' wills and probate team in Shrewsbury.

She joined the practice in 2015 and her appointment reflects the continued development of her role which will now include responsibility for supporting and supervising other lawyers alongside her day-to-day client work.

Sandy Jackson, Nikki Doherty and Louise Coleby have all been promoted to associate.

Ms Jackson, who has been with the firm since 1998, is a chartered legal executive in the firm's dispute resolution team, also based in Shrewsbury.

She carries out personal injury work and the firm said her appointment recognised her commitment to developing this area of its work.

Ms Doherty is a solicitor in the wills and probate team in Knighton.

Since joining last year, she has taken over wills and probate matters in Knighton and helped to generate new work for the office as well as attend local events to develop relationships in the local area.

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Ms Coleby is a licensed conveyancer in the residential property team in Church Stretton.

She also joined PCB last year, having previously held an associate role at another local firm.

The business said she had made a strong contribution to building property work in Church Stretton and developing positive relationships with local agents.

Managing partner Ryan Bickham said: "We are delighted to recognise Rachael, Sandy, Nikki and Louise through these appointments. Each of them has shown real commitment to their clients, their colleagues and the communities they serve.

"These are very well deserved and reflect not only the quality of their work but also the positive contribution they make to the wider firm.

"We are committed to recognising and supporting our people while continuing to provide high standards of client care across Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales."