AN EXPANDING Keighley law firm has opened a new office in Bradford.

AWB Charlesworth, which already has a branch in Skipton, is offering commercial and employment law services from its new outlet.

The company, whose roots go back 250 years, now has eight partners and over 50 staff.

"These are exciting times," said Umberto Vietri, the firm's head of commercial and employment law.

"We have continued to develop in all areas of the business and have continually looked to grow our commercial presence.

"We see the opening of an office in Bradford as a great opportunity and hope that our high level of service and specialist business law knowledge will add value to the city's commercial scene."

The company has also appointed a permanent marketing executive, Melanie Crewe, to support its practice development plans.