Davies & Partners Solicitors have added an experienced specialist lawyer to its employment law team in Gloucester.

Angela West has worked in employment law for more than 20 years, the last five at Goughs in Wiltshire where she she worked as head of employment and head of healthcare sector.

She will be helping to expand Davies & Partners' specialist legal services and provide advice to employers and employees throughout the South West.

She said, "I am delighted to have joined Davies & Partners, who have a strong and longstanding reputation for the high-quality services they provide for clients.

"This is a wonderful opportunity and I am looking forward to developing the Employment Team and expanding on the range of specialist services we can offer to employers and employees across the South West and throughout the UK."

With extensive experience acting for SMEs, national and international companies, she has also acted for charities and various institutions within the education sector as well as high-profile clients such as doctors, consultants, QC's and senior executives.

Legal director Nigel Tillott, who heads up the firm's employment department, said, "Angela is an excellent addition to our dedicated employment team.

"She has excellent business and commercial awareness and a creative and collaborative problem-solving approach.

"Angela's many years of employment experience will enable us to build on the range of specialist advice and services that we offer businesses to help them through what is a very difficult time for employers and employees in many sectors."