Harrison Clark raises the ante with two new appointments

Harrison Clark, the leading regional law firm, has extended its team with two new appointments, further strengthening the firm's commercial property, intellectual property and IT and Telecoms work.

Worcester-born, Clare Regan takes on the role of senior associate in the firm's commercial property department. Clare offers over 15 years experience at city law firms including, Nabarro's and Wragge & Co LLP, acting for developers in London and Birmingham, on city and town centre developments as well as acting for an educational institution on a substantial redevelopment and disposal scheme.

Caroline Irvine, partner in the commercial property department at Harrison Clark, comments: "The firm has seen continued growth within the commercial property department. It was decided that we should be looking to strengthen the team with an appointment to focus on investment, lending and development work. Clare's background in this area was a perfect fit for the role and she is now expanding her workload and contacts as the department continues to grow."

Rob Cobley joins as associate solicitor focusing on intellectual property and technology within the commercial department, with an extensive-background in IT, following positions at a software development company, before qualifying as a solicitor, and as in-house IP lawyer for Santander bank. Rob also spent five years working within Birmingham law firm Cobbetts, on a training contract, and subsequently Martineau.

Robert Capper, head of the commercial department at Harrison Clark, comments: "As a specialist in intellectual property, IT and telecoms, Rob brings with him a wealth of experience and expert knowledge to further expand Harrison Clark's commercial offering."

Harrison Clark provides a complete spectrum of City-quality legal services to business and private clients across the region. As well as joining MSI Global Alliance in 2007 - one of the world's leading international legal and accountancy networks - in 2009 the firm was again recognised for the national quality of its work through a listing in the prestigious Legal 500 and Chamber and Partners lists of the major firms in England and Wales.