TANNERS Solicitors are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Saunders, an established local family law specialist, has joined the partnership.

Elizabeth, who joined the Cirencester firm at the end of last year, is a former partner of Cirencester firm, Wilmot & Co, and more recently at BPE in Cheltenham.

Elizabeth has very strong local connections, having lived in Cirencester for 20 years, and will help to expand the litigation and dispute resolution services that the firm offers.

Andrew Herridge, head of the litigation department, said: "I am delighted that Liz brings experience, drive and her enthusiasm to our expanding department."

“Liz has a deep knowledge and understanding of all aspects of family law, recommended by Legal 500 as having ‘remarkable levels of empathy and care’ and as being knowledgeable on big money cases and not phased by complex financial arrangements.

“She is also a trained collaborative lawyer, promoting a non-confrontational approach wherever possible.”

Founding partner Nicholas Tanner was delighted with how the firm has been able to evolve its services.

"Liz has an enviable reputation for bringing intellect, energy and humanity to an often very difficult area of practice, and her unswerving commitment to fulfilling her clients' needs thoroughly and compassionately makes her fit perfectly into the existing culture of the firm," he said.