Law firm Dickinson Dees is expanding its banking practice by recruiting JANE SWALLOW as an assistant solicitor.

Ms Swallow has already been involved in a number of projects in her first days at the law firm, including a number of public finance initiatives, specialising in funding development for hospitals and schools.

The 27-year-old, from Tynemouth, worked for law firm Eversheds before joining Dickinson Dees.