STEP aside Perry Mason, Rumpole of the Old Bailey and Kavanagh QC — the Jackies are taking over!

Jackie Pemberton and Jackie Riley have both joined Barber & Co, Family Law Solicitors in Ramsbottom.

And speaking of the appointments, solicitor Jacquie Birkett said: “I might get accused of preferential recruitment, but both Jackies are great and just what we need to provide the support required for the business to continue in its rapid growth.

"Both are Ramsbottom residents which I think is really important as we continue to provide the best caring and supportive service in Family Law to the local community.”

Jackie Pemberton, who has joined as a paralegal, said: “After gaining experience at several top Manchester Law firms and knowing Jacquie’s unrivalled reputation, I jumped at the chance to get my teeth into family law. I can now say I am a local girl in a local job!”

Jackie Riley, who joins as reception administration, was also excited by the opportunity.

She said: “The new, modern office and working together here in Ramsbottom is just perfect — I can walk to work! “

Barber & Co Solicitors has three offices in Ramsbottom, Preston and Darwen providing legal services to individuals and commercial clients, covering family and employment law, commercial litigation, residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and probate.