COMMERCIAL lawyer DAVID HUNTER has joined Crutes Law Firm.

He has experience with international and top regional law firms and also specialises in regulatory and compliance matters, particularly in e-commerce.

He will be based at Crutes House, in Teesdale Park, and will work alongside commercial property partner Gareth Jones.

He said: "Having spent most of my personal and professional life in Teesside, I am very pleased to be joining a firm which has similar commitment to the region.

"Crutes has demonstrated its commitment to the area by investing in the new office at Teesdale Park."