Davies and Partners Solicitors in Gloucester has made the senior appointment of Gareth Price to join the firm's highly successful employment team.

Gareth joins Davies and Partners as an Associate having previously been a Partner with Rowberry Morris and Langley Wellington in Gloucestershire. Gareth has practised in Gloucestershire since 1984

Gareth, who qualified as a Barrister but transferred to a Solicitor in 1991, has specialised specifically in employment law for over ten years and he has gained extensive experience in a wide range of commercial employment cases with particular expertise in key areas of dismissal and discrimination.

Commenting on his new role Gareth said, "I am delighted to be joining Davies and Partners which is such a commercial employment focus. The firm has a very strong reputation and it's great to be part of a team of such highly regarded specialists in this sector."

Partner and Head of the Employment Team Nigel Tillott said, "We are delighted to have someone of Gareth's experience join the team. We currently have one of the largest and most experienced employment teams in the region and Gareth's appointment ensures we can continue to expand our specialist service to businesses throughout the region."

Notes to editor: Davies and Partners Solicitors has over 150 employees and offices in Bristol, Birmingham and Gloucester.

Photocaption: Gareth joins Davies and Partners as an Associate