Leading law firm Harding Evans has expanded its debt recovery and dispute resolution teams with the appointment of two senior lawyers.

Jonathan Hill joins the firm as a solicitor in the dispute resolution team.

He joins from Berry Smith and has a wealth of experience including dealing with company and commercial disputes, insolvency, intellectual property disputes as well as general commercial litigation.

Jonathan was born and bred in Newport. He said: "Having worked in Cardiff for a number of years it is great to come back home and work for a firm which has such a high profile and reputation for its quality of work."

In his spare time Jonathan, 33, enjoys a number of sports including golf, rugby and badminton.

In addition Robert Jerome joins as head of debt recovery, having previously worked for a large firm in Leeds.

Robert, 38, has more than 16 years experience across the spectrum of debt recovery including letters before action, issue of proceedings, enforcement of judgements, bankruptcy and winding up petitions.

He is married with two children and out of work his interests include travelling and football.

Zep Bellavia, managing partner of Harding Evans, said: "These are two key appointments for the firm and we are delighted to recruit such high calibre lawyers. Both have a wealth of experience and will add further strength to the teams."