Cartwright King has bolstered its East Midlands team with four appointments across its criminal defence, advocacy and family law divisions.
Barrister Pree Brada, who specialises in criminal defence and advocacy, will be based at the firm's office in Leicester alongside solicitor Sukhdev Bisla.
In Derby, Cartwright King has hired family law paralegal Philip Pearson and James Bainbridge, who will practice criminal defence.
Rupert Hawke, managing director of Cartwright King, said: "We are committed to growing as a business, and particularly in the East Midlands, so we are delighted to welcome these talented new team members on board."
In the East Midlands, Cartwright King also has offices in Nottingham, Northampton and Wellingborough.