A LAW firm has taken on a new partner and her team.

Swanage law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has bolstered its Wills, Trusts and Probate department with the appointment of new partner Carla Brown and her team.

Carla, who becomes Ellis Jones’ fifth female partner - out of 15 - has rejoined as Head of Wills, Trusts & Probate, having worked for the firm previously between 2005 and 2009.

She brings with her Louise Sutton, chartered legal executive, and Rosemary Drew, paralegal.

Born in Dorchester, Carla attended Corfe Hills School, the Bournemouth and Poole College and the University of Manchester where she graduated in Combined Studies of History & Social Sciences.

She qualified as a solicitor in 2002 after studying law – mainly in her spare time – while working for another Dorset law firm.

Carla first joined Ellis Jones as an assistant solicitor in 2005, moving to a Hampshire law firm four years later where, latterly, she was a partner and Head of Wills, Tax and Trusts.

Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’ Managing Partner, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Carla back to the firm. It’s a particular coup to secure the services of Louise and Rosemary as well.”

“Ellis Jones has moved into a different league since Carla left in 2009. The fact that we’re able to attract back high-fliers, such as Carla, is evidence of that.”

Carla added: “I decided to return to Ellis Jones because of its amazing reputation for staff retention, friendly and supportive atmosphere and impressive growth over the last few years. I am relishing the opportunity to help shape and grow the firm further.”