Six new signings have been revealed by a Gloucestershire law firm as a result of "sustained growth".

Dispute resolution specialist Ellie Crofts is one of those new faces to join Lodders, which has its county offices in Cheltenham.

The property litigation specialist is now an associate in the firms' dispute resolution practice, which is led by partner Jane Senior.

The firm has also made appointments in its real estate, private client, corporate and commercial, and family law teams.

Paul Mourton, Lodders' managing partner, said: "The firm has seen sustained growth in work across the board, and an increase in client instructions as a result.

"Our latest high-calibre appointments support our strategy and ambition to become the law firm of choice in the Midlands and South West, and our commitment to developing the next generation of legal experts."

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Ms Crofts said: "I have been looking to make a move to a well-respected and established law firm with a growing property litigation offering, and Lodders delivers on all counts.

"I bring 10 years of experience in residential leasehold management, property and land dispute resolution, acting for a range of clients from private individuals to FTSE 100 companies."

Priscilla Macleod also joins as a solicitor in the firm's top-ranking real estate practice.

Affiliate STEP member Alexia Haines joins as a solicitor in Lodder's private client practice from Gateley Plc, Birmingham and will be based at the firm's Stratford upon Avon office.

Katie Mann joins as a trainee solicitor in the private client practice, Matthew Harris as a paralegal in the corporate and commercial team, and Kate Farrelly as a paralegal in the family law team.