HAMPSHIRE law firm Trethowans has promoted four members of staff at its offices in the county and Wiltshire.

The firm has named William Sclater as a new senior associate in its commercial litigation department.

Mr Sclater has worked for the Southampton-based firm for the past seven years and has focused on developing its property litigation offering.

Licensing team leader Karen Lush has also been named as an associate having joined Trethowans almost 30 years ago.

Frances Gillett, a solicitor in the personal injury team, and private client solicitor Jessica Johnston, have also been promoted to associate.

Managing partner Chris Whiteley said: “These promotions reinforce our commitment to ensuring the best staff are in place to fulfill our ambitions.

"We are delighted to reward some of our most outstanding staff.’’