LAW firm Cartmell Shepherd has welcomed a new team member into the fold.

Rebecca Armstrong joined the firm’s Haltwhistle office earlier this month.

The 27-year-old comes to Cartmell Shepherd with experience in wills, trusts, probate and residential conveyancing.

A private client solicitor, Rebecca has previously worked at Milburns Solicitors in West Cumbria.

The legal firm, which has offices in Tynedale and Cumbria, also recently announced a new director.

On April 3, Mark Aspin joined the firm’s six directors.

Mark works in the business services team and specialises in dispute resolution and employment law.

He has been with the firm since 2008 and was made an associate in 2015.