One of Gloucestershire's leading law firms, Willans LLP, is toasting its 70th anniversary this month.

The firm, established by Alec Willans in 1947, now employs around 75 people and spans four buildings on Imperial Square.

Willans has a campaign of activities planned during 2017 to mark the milestone, including a birthday party, ongoing sponsorships of county events such as Gloucestershire Business Awards and Cheltenham Festivals, and fundraising initiatives for its local chosen charity of the year, The Nelson Trust.

The firm is also supporting the next generation of lawyers by partnering with the University of Gloucestershire's law school to provide mentoring and coaching.

Managing partner Bridget Redmond said: "We're immensely proud to be celebrating Willans' 70th anniversary.

"The firm today is very much the product of the hard work, professionalism and business acumen of the many partners and staff who have been involved with the firm during its 70 years."

"We are better equipped than ever to look after our clients, their businesses and their evolving and complex needs.

"We have grown to a size that has enabled us to develop real depth of expertise in specialist areas including intellectual property and renewable energy, areas of specialism that Alec Willans wouldn't have dreamed of back in 1947!

"Yet we are still committed to providing great, personal service to individuals, helping them with their wills or conveyancing, just as he would have done."

The Lexcel-accredited firm is commended in prestigious legal guides, Chambers and Legal 500, as are a number of its lawyers.

Today, Willans' multi-disciplinary team provides a range of services to clients, from wills, family law and conveyancing through to commercial matters, litigation, property and employment.

For more information about Willans visit www.willans.co.uk.