YORK law firm Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors has expanded its team following a 12-month growth strategy.

Two new commercial solicitors and a new family care team paralegal have joined the team at York.

As part of the growth strategy Fiona Fawcett has recently taken on a training contract with the firm after her role as a paralegal.

Esther Masisi has joined the commercial property team to assist with the continued growth in this area and Emily Steed has joined the company commercial team to develop business relationships and meet the demand for work in this growing area.

Alison Davenport joins an established family care team.

The firm has offices across the region in York, Malton and Selby.

YORK hotel Grays Court has appointed Mark Leatherbarrow as its new restaurant manager.

With more than 20 years experience, Mr Leatherbarrow joins the independently-run hotel having worked for a number of well known establishments including The Drovers Arms at Skipwith, The Monkbar Hotel, York and Three Hares at Bilbrough.

LAW firm Langleys has boosted its family team with the appointment of newly qualified solicitor Debra Jackson.

Ms Jackson started at Langleys as a senior paralegal more than three years ago. She has now completed her training at the firm and has joined the family unit as an assistant solicitor.

Prior to Langleys, Debra gained experience in family law while working in York and is a history graduate of York University.

Mark Day, head of the family law unit at Langleys, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Debra to the team – she is a valuable addition and brings with her skills and experience to enhance the services we provide to clients.”