Local law firm Hegarty Solicitors, with offices in Peterborough, Stamford and Oakham has announced the promotion of two of its experienced legal advisers to Associates of the firm.

The first is Lesley Knight, in the Hegarty Solicitors family department, who celebrates 20 years at the firm this year after joining in 2001.

The second is Sarah Martin, in the conveyancing team who joined Hegarty Solicitors in 2012.

Lesley Knight is based in Peterborough and specialises in all matters concerning family law, including divorce, separation, financial relief, domestic violence, in addition to Children's Act matters such as contact and residence issues, child abduction and forced marriages.

Lesley is a member of Resolution, as well as the Peterborough and District CILEx branch for Family Law and the Peterborough Family Law Group.

Lesley commented: "I am delighted with my promotion to Associate and I am grateful to the firm for the opportunity this brings me to continue to promote, develop and nurture the family department here in our Peterborough office"

Sarah Martin specialises in all aspects of conveyancing on residential properties together with land law matters and is based at the Hegarty Solicitors Peterborough office.

With many years' experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing, Sarah offers a well-rounded approach, is extremely conscientious and dedicated to providing a high standard of client care.

Sarah said, "I look forward to continuing to work hard to deliver an excellent service to my clients, both new and existing, and am delighted to be recognised by the firm."

Tim Thompson, senior partner at Hegarty Solicitors commented: "We are pleased to announce the promotion of Lesley and Sarah. The promotions acknowledge, not only their legal expertise, but their dedication to providing a high standard of client care, and a commitment to sharing their knowledge and expertise within the firm.

"These promotions are a reflection of our dedication to delivering the highest levels of expertise to our clients across the full range of legal services we provide, and recognition of the commitment and dedication of our staff through what has been an extremely challenging year."

Hegarty Solicitors is an expanding practice claiming a reputation for excellence and a focus firmly on achieving the best possible results for clients. Founded in 1974, the firm says it continues to go from strength to strength.

Hegarty Solicitors offers a wide range of legal services for both businesses and individuals, with offices in Peterborough, Stamford and Oakham.