LAW firm Watson Burton has made two appointments.
Employment lawyer RICHARD RYAN , 27, joins from Thompsons Solicitors, in Newcastle, where he has worked since completing his training with Olswang solicitors.
He has experience of tribunals and all aspects of discrimination law.
Allan Henderson, Watson Burton's commercial litigation partner, said: "Richard is an excellent appointment for us.
"He has relevant employment law background and excellent knowledge of the regional business community."
Mr Ryan graduated in law from Leeds University before moving to London. He now lives in Newcastle.
Watson Burton has also recruited a family law expert to lead its family division.
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