A local law firm is on a legal high after a a strong performance in the 2015 edition of The Legal 500, a leading guide to lawyers in the UK.

Thursfields Solicitors, which has offices in Worcester, Kidderminster and Stourport, is recommended in numerous categories and a number of the firm's teams were specifically highlighted. In particular, the corporate team led by corporate director Gareth Burge, who, along with commercial and IP specialist Stuart Price, was rated "excellent".

Thursfields' family team leader Shane Miller was highlighted for her expertise in sensitive Children Act matters and Mark Pittaway, head of the dispute resolution team, was recommended for his expertise in handling professional negligence disputes.

Nick O'Hara, managing director of Thursfields said: "For many years we have occupied a market leading position for commercial and private client legal services in Worcestershire and the West Midlands. Our growing teams boast some of those most talented lawyers in the region, and it is fantastic to see them getting this recognition from the Legal 500, the UK's leading independent guide to the profession."