LAW firm Blackett Hart and Pratt has made two appointments to its commercial and agricultural property team.

PAUL HUTTON and MARC TURNER have both joined the company.

Mr Hutton trained as a quantity surveyor before becoming a solicitor and has worked at law firms Mincoffs and Eversheds. Mr Turner has worked in law firms in Leeds and London.

Simon Robson, head of commercial property, said; "This is the latest in a series of new appointments.

"The team has grown over the last twelve months and the combined expertise of these new appointments will strengthen our capabilities."

BHP employs 145 staff at its offices in Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and Newton Aycliffe.