Alsters Kelley has appointed Joanne Herbert as an associate and head of commercial and residential property.

Ms Herbert qualified as a chartered legal executive in 1996.

She joined Alsters Kelley in June 2014.

She was previously director of conveyancing services at Thomas Horton in Bromsgrove.

Neil Raiseborough, member and head of private client, said: “Joanne is a great asset to the firm and we have every confidence that she will continue to develop and build on the success of the department.

“She has accumulated a vast amount of experience in all types of property work both residential and commercial and is a great asset to the firm.”

Ms Herbert said: “I am looking forward to the challenge of developing and expanding the team as there is so much potential within the firm to make a real difference in the area.”

Alsters Kelley has offices in Leamington, Coventry and Nuneaton and Ms Herbert is expected to spend time in all three.