LITIGATION and property law firm Blackstone Solicitors in Hale, has expanded ITS team further, appointing three new staff members.

Nick Jackson joins as commercial property partner, Usman Anwar as a solicitor and Hannah Kuller as a paralegal.

Nick Jackson has previously worked for two nationally recognised firms and has over 13 years of experience in the commercial property sector dealing with sales, purchases, site set-ups, lettings, secured lending transactions, retail and student accommodation. Nick specialises in working for individuals and businesses with real estate requirements whether as occupiers, investors or developers.

Usman Anwar joins the firm after completing his training contract at a law firm in Manchester. Usman has solid grounding in property matters coupled with experience in civil litigation and debt recovery.

Hannah Killer joins as a paralegal having completed a law degree at the University of Manchester in 2015, Hannah is now working on developing her litigation acumen as the latest addition to the award winning litigation team

A further accolade for the team is the title of vice president of Trafford Law Society for 2016, which has been given to Litigation Solicitor Geraldine Stephens. Geraldine joined Blackstone last year.

Managing director, Emma Nawaz said, “When I set up the practice in 2010 my ambition was to build a strong team around me. A professional, passionate team with a tenacious approach.

"Each new employee brings a range of experience and professionalism with them and will allow the firm to continue to expand as we work with an increasing number of clients to win cases.”