SOUTH Lakeland solicitors Temple Heelis have announced the appointment of solicitor Claire Meehan, who has joined the firm’s residential property team.

She joins the firm from a Fylde Coast law practice, brings a wealth of experience and will be based at the firm’s Kendal office.

She said: “I’m pleased to be joining a great team of experienced property lawyers. South Lakeland has an array of very unique properties, which can pose some interesting challenges from a conveyancing perspective.”