NAPTHENS Solicitors has hired solicitor Lisa Benskin to join its litigation team.

Miss Benskin made her name by securing the largest- ever award of costs against a public authority, £25,000, for a North Wales nightclub that wrongly had its licence revoked.

Head of litigation David Barnes said: “Lisa has a great track record and brings a high level of knowledge and experience to the team.”

Napthens has offices in Blackburn and Chorley.