EXPANDING law firm Robert Muckle has recruited three employment lawyers from outside the region.

"I am delighted to welcome three new employment lawyers who have all chosen to relocate to the North-East from Leeds, Hertfordshire and London and have chosen Robert Muckle because of our pro-active and innovative approach," said head of group Tony McPhillips.

CHRISTINA COOK trained and qualified with Morgan Cole, where she worked for four and a half years, later joining Leeds law firm Gordons as a specialist employment solicitor. She brings experience of county court and specialist employment tribunals.

CHARLES MILLETT trained and qualified with law firm Foreman Laws and will be advising on general employment matters for employers and employees.

EMILY COX joins the firm from specialist trade union employment law firm Pattinson Brewer in London, where she trained and qualified as a solicitor.

She will be working with the group providing trade union- related advice.