A WILTSHIRE law firm with offices across the county has taken on its largest ever number of new recruits to start at any one time.

Goughs Solicitors with offices in Devizes, Corsham, Calne, Chippenham, Trowbridge and Melksham has made seven new appointments.

These include a new head of residential property, three new solicitors, a new marketing executive and two secretaries.

Kevin Basnett, managing partner of Goughs Solicitors, said: “We are very pleased to start the new year by announcing our new recruits. As one of Wiltshire’s leading law firms, we are very focused on giving our clients the highest standard and quality of service, so we’re delighted to welcome such a diverse group of talent to the firm.

“Goughs sustained success is testament to the outstanding legal talent within our ever-growing teams.”

Sarah Thomson who is the new head of residential said: "I’m delighted to have been appointed as head of residential property at such an exciting time for the firm. I look forward to offering our clients the highest level of care and service tailored to their unique circumstances and ensuring our dedicated team stays at the cutting edge of Residential Property law.”

She joins Nadine Cook, Lisa Seddon and Faye Rawlings in the department who have more than 50 years of combined service.