The head of the care department at Gloucester-based Tayntons Solicitors has been promoted to partner at the firm.

Gemma Candlish joined Tayntons in 2015. A specialist child care solicitor, she has more than 10 years' experience representing parents, children and other family members in complex care proceedings.

Gemma is an accredited member of the Law Society Children Panel, which allows her to represent children in care proceedings.

Andrew Ollerenshaw, managing partner at Tayntons Solicitors, said: "It gives me enormous pleasure, on behalf of the partners, to welcome Gemma to Tayntons partnership. She is a very dedicated, hardworking legal professional with a level-headed approach, vital when dealing with such sensitive care matters.

"I am confident she will bring real value to our partnership. Her contribution to the firm and her department underpins the talent that exists within our firm. The effective development of our people is vital to ensuring we continue to improve, develop, and grow our business."

A champion of flexible working and community involvement, Tayntons is actively recruiting in its conveyancing, personal injury and wills and probate departments. For more information and details of how to apply for current roles, visit https://www.tayntons.co.uk/about-us/careers/ or call 0800 158 4147.