KEOGH'S, the Bolton-based law firm ranked by a national newspaper as one of the best companies in the UK to work for, has been hiring more associates.

Melanie Mooney, aged 33, and Lucy Walker, 29, both from Preston, and Martin McKenna, 34, from Bolton, are all new team leaders in Keoghs' insurance litigation practice.

Melanie and Martin specialise in defending insurance claims that arise from personal injury and road traffic accidents.

Lucy's expertise is in dealing with employer's and public liability claims.

Also joining the firm is Deirdrie McGeown, 48, works with insurance companies to identify and examine fraudulent claims. Originally from Belfast, she now lives in Horwich.