A NORTH-EAST law firm has made new appointments.

Swinburne Maddison, in Durham City, has promoted Carolyn Beal, David Low and Alex Wilby to partner level.

Ms Beal, who joined the firm in 2001, initially worked as a a family solicitor and is now practice manager.

Mr David Low, a litigation and employment specialist, has been working at the practice since 2007.

Mr Wilby, a member of Swinburne Maddison’s corporate commercial team, joined three years ago.

A qualified solicitor, he also worked as a finance director.

Partner Jonathan Moreland said: “So we can continue to take the firm from strength to strength, it is important for us to recognise our talented team already in place.

“At the same time we must deliver a strong corporate structure that will create the basis for new talent attraction.

“I am delighted with these promotions.

“Carolyn, David and Alex have all made a significant contribution to the practice and we wanted to recognise that as well as benefit from their involvement at a more senior, strategic level.”