A STOCKTON-Heath law firm has promoted a new partner to strengthen its leadership team in the north west.

Nataliya Healey will now help commercial law firm, Primas, add to its real estate offering.

Nataliy, becomes the sixth partner for the company and will now support the firm with its growth strategy.

A specialist commercial real estate lawyer, Nataliya has particular expertise in managing complex property transactions, development and property finance work.

Speaking of her promotion, she said: "I’m delighted to become a partner at Primas.

"It’s an incredibly hard working, passionate firm with great ambitions for the future.

"Our approach is modern but personal - we deliver work in a way that our clients want and need, helping them to secure the best possible commercial solutions.

"In my three years with Primas, I’ve experienced the firm go from strength to strength.

"I’m very much looking forward to an onward, and undoubtedly upward, journey with Primas."

Managing partner, Adam Kerr, said: "We’re thrilled to promote Nataliya to the position of partner.

"During her time with us, her incredible work ethic and professionalism has allowed her to impress clients and colleagues alike and show impressive leadership qualities.

"She’s always very attuned to the commercial needs of a deal and is a very talented technical lawyer.

"These are traits that we value very highly at Primas and we consider Nataliya to be a great asset to the firm."