Worcestershire law firm Thomas Horton Solicitors has reported a 16 per cent growth in new business during the past 12 months.

Thomas Horton’s head of corporate services and partner, Jeff Taylor, attributed the firm’s success to Worcestershire’s resilience, but also to its ‘big city’ expertise.

Mr Taylor said: “Worcestershire is a thriving area for businesses. At Thomas Horton we operate on behalf of businesses of all sizes whether they are start-ups deciding on the best legal structure through to established owner-managed companies and UK subsidiaries of national and international companies.

“Our offices are based in convenient locations which enables us to be at the heart of the business community. The need to travel to big cities for high quality legal advice is negated, with our expert solicitors who have a wealth of inner city experience between them.”

Increased demand for its services led to Thomas Horton opening a new office in Redditch at the end of last year.

The firm also has offices in Bromsgrove, Worcester and Barnt Green.