A Bournemouth law firm has welcomed a new Head of Conveyancing to its team.

Orla Gilligan has joined Gales Solicitors which has offices in Winton and Tuckton.

She joins the business after relocating from Edinburgh to be closer to family and friends.

Matthew Moore, Senior Partner, said: “We are delighted to bring Orla on board and welcome her to the area.

“She joins us in what looks like an improving market and deals are being done.”

Orla said she was pleased to be joining the team at Gales.

She added: “I look forward to meeting and assisting our clients with all of their conveyancing requirements in both the Tuckton and Winton offices.”

Gales Solicitors has been providing legal advice to the people of Bournemouth and the surrounding areas for 70 years after being established in 1948 by John Gale.

Matthew joined the firm in 2000 while the firm’s other partner, Sarah England, an experienced employment solicitor, joined  in 2006.

Gales Solicitors provides legal services to both individuals and business clients.