Pictured above: Suzanne Lee, Partner: Divisional Head of Civil Litigation Division

Leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its legal team with the announcement of three new appointments.

Partner Suzanne Lee takes over the role of Divisional Head for mfg's Civil Litigation Division. Suzanne takes over from Tom Esler who has a new role on the firm's managing board. Kidderminster-based Suzanne joined the firm in 1997 and has held a number of key positions including being a member of the firm's managing board for seven years. During her time with mfg she also built up mfg's litigation teams in the Halesowen and Kidderminster offices. Suzanne specialises in contentious probate and professional negligence cases.

Suzanne, on behalf of mfg, is a Trustee of Kidderminster's Kemp Hospice, Sight Concern in Worcester and the Kidderminster Hospital League of Friends.

Pictured above: Alex Hall, Associate: Corporate Division

Alex Hall has been promoted to the position of Associate within the firm. A former police officer and local government official, Kidderminster-based Alex specialises in corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice and has been in the firm's corporate department since 2009. Alex has also developed mfg's healthcare practice with a particular expertise in the dental sector where he advises a growing number of UK-wide dental practices as well as being a regular speaker at dental conferences. 

Pictured above: Kirsten Bridgewater, Associate: Civil Litigation Division

Also promoted to the position of Associate is Kirsten Bridgewater. Worcester-based Kirsten has been with mfg since 2007 and as part of her role within the firm's Civil Litigation Division, Kirsten specialises in property litigation with a niche practice in rural disputes. She advises agricultural, commercial and private clients on a range of dispute resolution issues and is a regular speaker at seminars and training events across the West Midlands region. A former teacher, Kirsten is a keen sportswoman in her spare time and enjoys sailing, windsurfing, and kite buggying.

Commenting on mfg's three new appointments, Chairman Maynard Burton said: "I am very pleased that Suzanne has accepted the appointment as Head of our Civil Litigation Division to enable Tom to concentrate on his board responsibilities. Suzanne has a proven track record in this role. Overall these are three high calibre appointments and Suzanne, Alex and Kirsten all have exceptional reputations for their commitment, ability and professionalism. They add to the considerable depth of experience we have here at mfg and their respective appointments are fully deserved."