Belfast and Newtonwards firm Worthingtons Solicitors has announced the recent appointment of Rachel Toner as a commercial solicitor.

Ms Toner qualified as a solicitor in September 2015 after completing her studies at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies.

She completed her apprenticeship in a General practice in the Mid Ulster area and specialised in residential and commercial transactions and adverse possession applications.

Ms Toner also gained experience in Chancery litigation, predominantly acting for clients in relation to land and boundary disputes.

Joining Worthingtons Solicitors earlier this year, she now works as a solicitor within the commercial department of the firm’s Belfast office.