Leading North East solicitors Hay & Kilner has expanded some of its key practice areas. The recent appointment of four new solicitors in growing practice areas is evidence of the firm's confidence despite prevailing uncertainty in the wider economy.

Following the successful completion of their training, Lucy Gray, Holly Clegg and Leanne Roy have secured their future careers with the Newcastle-based firm. Hay & Kilner has also recently appointed two new trainee solicitors.

Martin Soloman, Senior Partner at Hay & Kilner, commented:
"We are always keen to attract high calibre graduates to the North East. Our rigorous recruitment policy has produced a number of talented individuals and enabled us to offer permanent positions to four highly valued solicitors in areas where they can specialise and compliment the skills of the existing team members."

Lucy Gray has been appointed as a solicitor in Hay & Kilner's dispute resolution team covering a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, intellectual property and professional negligence. Dispute Resolution is a significant practice area for the firm, and the team boasts an impressive range of local and national clients.

Holly Clegg has joined the successful accident claims unit, working alongside partner Bruce Howorth. Hay & Kilner is one of the leading North East practices in personal injury litigation.

Leanne Roy successfully qualified into the firm's highly regarded crime and family departments in their Wallsend office.

Hay & Kilner has also appointed two new trainee solicitors. Rory Patton and Jabad Jaigirdar join four other trainee solicitors who are currently completing the final year of their training contracts.