Trethowans has brought on Bonnie Ward and Graham McLean as senior associates, both of whom will be working across the firm’s offices in Bournemouth and Poole.

Bonnie, who is now on the private client team, said: “It is an exciting time to be joining Trethowans, during a period of strong growth.

“I have 12 years’ experience advising across a wide range of private client issues – in particular, lifetime trusts, succession, and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals.

“I look forward to using this experience to contribute towards the team’s success and the firm’s vision for the future.”

Meanwhile, Graham joins the commercial litigation team at Trethowans from Moore Barlow LLP in Guildford, bringing with him 20 years of legal experience.

He said: “I was attracted to Trethowans because it has a fantastic reputation, and the wider litigation and private client teams have a wide breadth of expertise and experience.

“The fact that Trethowans acts for such a wide range of clients in different circumstances, including charities, means the work we do is diverse, and I enjoy the challenge of helping our clients to resolve their disputes.

“I am looking forward to working with the fantastic team at Trethowans and I am sure that we will continue to develop our reputation as a leader in our field across the South and nationally.”

• trethowans.com

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