A WORCESTERSHIRE law firm has recruited a new member of staff from a solicitors' practice in Birmingham city centre.

Sikay Chan has joined Kerwoods, based in Redditch, as a residential and commercial property conveyancer, moving from T A Khoo Solicitors, where she worked as a paralegal.

Ms Chan, from Solihull, is a graduate in communication and media studies from Loughborough University, and worked at T A Khoo for nearly four years.

She said: “After I graduated I worked as a receptionist and administration assistant at my sister’s workplace – Christine Lee & Co. Solicitors – and this exposure to the legal sector really interested me, particularly the conveyancing aspect as it’s so relevant to everyday life.

“After some good experience at T A Khoo, I wanted to progress professionally in the legal field of conveyancing and hopefully become qualified as a solicitor in the near future.

“Kerwoods is a long-established firm and pride themselves on excellent customer care, so I wanted to be part of a team I could learn from and help contribute to their success.”

Sarah Rao, head of commercial property at Kerwoods, said: “We were really impressed with Sikay’s application and are delighted to have her working with us here at Kerwoods.”

Veronica Du'Quesnay, head of residential conveyancing at Kerwoods, said: “It’s great to see new talent from the local area, and I’m sure Sikay will quickly develop her career with us.”