OXFORD: Employment lawyer Rebecca Ireland has joined law firm Morgan Cole as a partner.

Ms Ireland makes the move from London-based Clarkslegal, where she has been a partner for the last seven years.

She acts for a range of clients including: local authorities, universities, pharmaceutical, IT, manufacturing, professional services, construction, and facilities management companies.

Michael Prior, practice area leader of Morgan Cole’s employment practice, said: “Rebecca’s clients recognise her as a provider of practical solutions which meet their business objectives and satisfy legal requirements. She has a loyal following of clients which is testament to her commercial approach. “