Harrison Clark Rickerbys have welcomed Catherine Mitchell, Legal 500 leading employment lawyer, to their team.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys employ 145 people at their Cheltenham office and listed in the Top 100 Biggest Employers in Gloucestershire.

Catherine, who has worked both inside business and run her own practice, joins Rachel Roberts' employment team in Cheltenham.

Catherine Mitchell said: "This move enables me not only to continue to deliver the excellent quality of advice that my clients expect but also extend the range of our legal advice available to all the other areas of their organisations."

Rachel Roberts, head of employment in Cheltenham, said: "My team and I are excited to welcome both Catherine and her clients to our friendly and committed team.

"We are proud of the strong relationships we build with our clients and the fact that Catherine shares this value means that this move makes excellent sense for us all."