LEGAL experts are poised to help Romsey residents when their new office opens in the heart of town this year.

Parker Bullen Solicitors, which has offices in Salisbury and Andover, is spreading its wings with a new office in The Hundred and will offer face-to-face meetings once lockdown ends.

For now, the firm has been using video technology to support clients.

The legal services will be headed up by Jason Evans as a partner specialising in family law.

Mr Evans will join the team after working at Southampton-based RM Legal where he headed the family law and divorce team.

He has been a lawyer for 28 years and is a trained mediator and collaborative family lawyer. Mr Evans has expertise in divorce cases involving business issues, pensions and trusts.

He also specialises in disputed will and probate and cases involving the residence, contact and issues about schooling and relocation of children.

Mr Evans is committed to helping his clients reach a negotiated settlement wherever possible, but has considerable experience in court proceedings if that is not possible.

Managing partner at Parker Bullen, Gareth Horner, said: “The pandemic has proved challenging for people and businesses. Our focus throughout has been to support existing and new clients in need of advice and our proactive use of technology has allowed us to do this.

"However, technology has its limitations and face-to face meetings are incredibly important in certain circumstances, no more so in family law which is why we are very pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Evans to our family team.

"We are also extremely pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Romsey where clients will be able to access the full range of legal services from our growing team."

Parker Bullen Solicitors has been giving legal advice for more than 200 years.