A law firm has expanded its growing team with the addition of a new member.

Shakespeare Martineau welcomed new banking and finance solicitor, Lauren Green, to its growing Southampton team.

Ms Green, who joins after more than four years at Blake Morgan, said: "I am thrilled to join Shakespeare Martineau’s banking team in Southampton, especially during this exciting period of growth into the Central South market, led by James Hawkeswood.

"I am eager to contribute to our mission to make a difference in the Central South and the Solent Freeport."

In April, the firm began its expansion into the Central South market with the appointment of leading corporate partner James Hawkeswood, commercial litigator Paula Swain, banking and finance partner Jake Holmes and debt and asset recovery team supervisor Ray Welsby.

New office space at the University of Southampton Science Park was also secured in April.