LAW firm Dickinson Dees has appointed solicitor KIRSTY BARSBY to its commercial property team in Teesside.

The 27-year-old joins the firm from Leeds practice Berrymans Lace Mawer, where she spent four years in insurance litigation, qualifying last March.

Ms Barsby, whose family runs the Magpie Caf, in Whitby, North Yorkshire, has recently moved back to her hometown and will commute to Teesside for her new job.

Barbara Painter, Dickinson Dees' property partner, said: "Kirsty's appointment will add to our existing strengths in the department.

"She is enthusiastic and eager to tap into new business in the Tees Valley area. I am confident that Kirsty will help us satisfy the requirements of existing and future clients, and make an excellent contribution to the firm over the years ahead."