THE business law office of a Tees Valley firm of solicitors is moving to larger premises.

The specialist department of TBI Solicitors is moving to one of the Evolution suites at the 700-acre Wynyard business development, between Stockton and Hartlepool.

Over the past two years, TBI's business law office has more than doubled its workload and the team has grown to include 26 staff, 15 of whom specialise in corporate transactions, commercial property, intellectual property and IT, employment, litigation and commercial contracts.

John Walters, head of TBI's business law department, said the 165-year-old legal firm had outgrown its office space at Teesdale Business Park, in Stockton.

"The move is part of our continuing commitment to provide high-quality support to our clients in connection with their business and private affairs," he said. "Wynyard Park provides a pleasant and business-like environment for both our clients and staff.

"It is spacious, pleasant and convenient for clients."

TBI, which also has offices in Hartlepool and Barnard Castle, County Durham, has agreed a ten-year lease for a 7,500sq ft unit.