BURY solicitors Clough & Willis continue to expand their legal team.

The Manchester Road firm's commercial department has been joined by Joe Aylward, who leaves a large Manchester practice.

Joe, who previously worked for some years in banking, has extensive experience in company acquisitions and will join partners Richard Rouse and John Watson in dealing with company and property matters.

The family law department has welcomed Marie Whittaker. Marie has worked in the legal profession since leaving school. She became a solicitor in February 1988 and has specialised in family law for more than 10 years.

The partners of Clough & Willis are also looking to the future with the arrival of trainee solicitor Gary Jones.

Gary, a former captain of Unsworth Cricket Club, was educated at Philips High School in Whitefield and Bury College. He gained a degree in law and business studies from the University of Wolverhampton.

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