A law firm has given the seal of approval to the west of the island.

As soon as possible after lockdown, Corlett Bolton’s base in the west of the island will move from Market Street to more spacious and renovated premises at 48 Michael Street, and will be open five days a week.

Corlett Bolton & Co already has Douglas and Port St Mary offices and will next year celebrate its 30th anniversary.

But Peel plays an important role for the company’s team.

Sally Bolton, director at Corlett Bolton, said: ’Since opening the Peel office, we have been proud to provide a comprehensive service to our clients from Peel and the west, including family law, wills, trusts, land and conveyancing, employment law, business and civil litigation within the locality.

’Our new larger premises will now enable us to offer a wider variety of legal services to clients in the west of the island in the main shopping street.

’As a trusted and truly local practice which is well-respected and a valued part of the community, we look forward to seeing existing clients and building new relationships.’

Meanwhile, more than 12 months since Corlett Bolton & Co completed a transfer of business with Gelling Johnson Farrant (GJF), the legal firm is celebrating a positive year - despite the challenges that 2020 presented.

GJF, one of the oldest legal practices in the Isle of Man, transferred its business and associated staff to Corlett Bolton. The merger proved successful, with both teams slotting together. In addition to the staff acquired through the transfer, two new trainees have joined the firm.

Chloë Merralls, 23, recently joined as a legal assistant with a view to becoming a trainee advocate. She moved back to the island in March 2020 following five years in the UK, where she attained a law degree and a Masters of Law (LLM).

Working between Corlett Bolton’s Port St Mary and Douglas offices, her professional areas of interest include property, land, commercial law and GDPR.

Trainee advocate Michael Miles, 29, is secretary of the Young Lawyers Association and splits his time between Douglas and Peel offices.