A SOUTHAMPTON law firm has welcomed two new faces.

Trewothans has hired Matthew Barker and John Hall as partners.

Mr Barker is a specialist in mid-market corporate insolvency and was already based in Southamp-ton.

And Mr Hall has joined the personal injury team, bringing with him an extensive experience of cases involving industrial diseases.

Trewothans managing director Simon Rhodes said: “I am extremely pleased that Matthew and John have chosen to join us. They are both very well regarded and they bring additional expertise for the benefit of our clients.”