LAW firm Cripps Harries Hall, based at unbridge Wells, has added two new members to its employment team.

Partner Gavin Tyler has moved from the Dispute Resolution division, and new recruit Kate Lawson is assistant solicitor.

Gavin has just returned from a three-month sabbatical. As well as providing employment law advice, Gavin will be spearheading the development of the employment practice's client base.

Kate Lawson joined the employment team in August from Orpington-based Clarkson Wright and Jakes. Her experience includes discrimination claims, tribunal advocacy and advising on employment documentation and day-to-day human resource management.

Gavin and Kate join partner and head of employment Roger Byard, and assistant solicitors Wendy Duxbury and Sarah Garrett.