A law firm which operates across the South of England has added two more solicitors to its team of 200.

Gardner Leader, which has an office in Oxford, has grown its team with the appointments of senior associates Jeremy Tier and Will Castledine to the family and dispute resolution teams respectively.

Mr Tier, a family law specialist since 2005, has joined Gardner Leader from Wansbroughs Solicitors in Wiltshire, where he served as partner and head of divorce and financial matters.

Jeremy TierJeremy Tier (Image: Gardner Leader)

Mr Castledine, specialising in commercial litigation, joins after a decade at Olephant Solicitors.

Mr Tier said: "It’s a privilege to be joining such a talented and well-established firm during an exciting period in its long history.

"Family law is an area in which Gardner Leader is well respected, and I’m delighted to be adding my nearly two-decades of experience to the mix."

Will CastledineWill Castledine (Image: Gardner Leader)

Mr Castledine added: "Gardner Leader is a firm which continues to solidify its position as one of the leading firms in the South of England across all practice areas.

"I’m looking forward to meeting our clients and working with the team to further demonstrate our expertise."

The appointments are the latest in a series of hires in recent months, including partner Lauren Blackman, who joined the conveyancing team in April, and Vicky Schollar, who joined as the firm's head of employment at the start of the year.