ASKEWS solicitors has boosted its personal injury legal team with two internal promotions and an appointment.

The Teesside firm, which has offices in Stockton and Redcar, east Cleveland, has promoted personal injury specialist Kieron Doran, 36, from associate solicitor to partner.

Newcastle University graduate Matthew Moran, 25, who has completed his training with Askews, has been promoted to associate solicitor. Askews has also appointed 33-year-old Helen Richardson as associate solicitor.

Managing partner Simon Askew, who leads the personal injury and litigation department, said the firm has the largest specialist claimant personal injury team on Teesside.

He said: "These changes mean we can offer even more clients the benefit of our expert service."