A YORK law firm has announced changes to its senior management team with the appointment of a new managing partner.

Rollits, based in Navigation Road, has promoted partner Ralph Gilbert to the role as of Friday last week.

Mr Gilbert takes over as managing partner from Richard Field, who, after nine years in the role is now taking over as senior partner from Steve Trynka.

Mr Gilbert joined Rollits in 1988 and has already served as the firm’s finance partner and in addition to his new role as managing partner he will continue to be involved in client matters.

He said: "I am honoured to have been chosen as the managing partner of Rollits, a firm which I joined upon graduating from the University of Hull 27 years ago.

"I want us to build upon our reputation for delivering the very best service for our clients while continuing to adapt and innovate in an ever changing legal market place.

"I start my tenure from a very strong base, ready to build upon the excellent work of Steve and Richard in the past."

Mr Field said: "I have worked closely with Ralph for the last eight years when he was finance partner and so I know he will do an excellent job.

"I am sure he will do all he can to continue to move the firm forwards and entrench our position."

Rollits is a commercial law firm with 23 partners and offices in Hull and York.