Manchester law firm APJ Solicitors - which specialises in financial mis-selling - has added a private client department as part of its growth plans.

The firm has recently hired over 20 new staff and expanded its office footprint allowing room for up to 100 employees.

The new private client services department will offer advice on probate and will writing as well as provide inheritance tax planning advice and help with the administration of a will. The new department is headed up by Lauren Ashcroft.