A child abuse lawyer responsible for acquiring over £1m in compensation for victims has joined the specialist team at Jordans Solicitors in Dewsbury.

Molly Frost, who lives in the Peak District, brings with her more than 15 years experience dealing with claims against local authorities, religious organisations, private companies, charities and individuals abusers.

She said: “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Jordans and hope my extensive experience will prove an asset to the firm going forward.

“It is always exciting to be presented with a fresh caseload and already in my short time with the firm I have seen ways in which my familiarity with certain homes and institutions will allow me to do my very best for existing and future clients.”

Molly has acted for clients in respect of the North Wales Children’s home litigation and Tennal Assessment Centre in Birmingham. She has also settled claims for abuse at St Bede’s School in Manchester and St Ambrose School in Altrincham.

She is a member of Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and has dealt with many high-profile cases that have reached the public domain.

Christine Sands, head of the abuse claims department at Jordans, said: “Molly is an excellent addition to our existing abuse team of staff dedicated to this work. Her wealth of experience in this often difficult area of work will continue to ensure we offer the very best advice and service to our clients.”