LAW firm Switalskis Solicitors has begun a major period of expansion with the recruitment of a high profile family lawyer to its Huddersfield branch.

Mark Christie, previously a partner at Gordons LLP, will lead the family law team at the firm’s New Street office. He brings 30 years' experience to Switalskis.

Managing partner John Durkan said: “We are very excited to have Mark on the team. He is acknowledged by his peers as an expert in the field of family law and will enhance our firm's growing profile."

Mr Christie (pictured) is the first new lawyer to join Switalskis after the firm launched a Yorkshire-wide recruitment campaign in October. The firm has recently secured £1m in funding from Royal Bank of Scotland and aims to increase its turnover by 33% in the next year, to £8m.