TOP Exeter law firm, Ashfords LLP, has taken on a new batch of qualified solicitors including two who will work in Tiverton.

The firm, which also has offices in Bristol, London, Plymouth, Taunton and Tiverton, has been training the new recruits for the last two years.

They will now take up their seats as solicitors across the firm.

Ashfords Chief Executive Ian Daniells said: "We are delighted to be able to take on these eleven newly qualified solicitors who have succeeded in completing their training contacts with the Ashfords.

"Law is a highly competitive sector and we are proud to have produced this new generation of solicitors.

"This is further evidence of Ashfords' commitment to the South West business community and to nurturing top new talent for the legal world."

Holly Lench, Hayley Maskell and Chris Yeo will work in Exeter, Kimberley Baker, Tim Kittow and Naomi Manton have been appointed in Taunton, with James Webb and James Harris in Bristol, Melissa Paul in Plymouth and Jane Trenaman and Kate Bolt in Tiverton.