Tunbridge Wells law firm Cripps Pemberton Greenish has appointed a new senior partner.

Head of real estate Mike Scott will take on the role with effect from May 1.

He joined Cripps as a trainee solicitor in 1994, becoming a partner in 2002 and head of real estate in 2015.

He specialises in property dispute resolution dealing with a wide range of property disputes, landlord and tenant issues and property insolvency.

Mr Scott takes on the role from Clare Hyland, whose term of office expires at the end of April. She will continue as a real estate partner at the firm.

He said: "During my time with the firm, we have changed and grown significantly, especially over the last decade, having gone through two mergers, moving to our new Tunbridge Wells head office and expanding our presence in London. It is this ambition for growth and continuous improvement that will drive our future and ongoing success."

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