Zarvin Vandrewala has been appointed a partner in the firm’s banking litigation team and he will be working with clients across the UK.

He has over 11 years’ experience dealing with complex litigation matters, advising financial services organisations on a range of issues.

Mr Vandrewala, who will join the LSPG team based at Aberdein Considine’s office in Leeds, moved from Ascent Legal having qualified with Ascent’s sister firm Irwin Mitchell in 2012.

His roles with Ascent Legal included being appointed as solicitor, team manager, operations manager and most recently senior associate solicitor. He also previously worked at BW Legal in Leeds where he undertook the role as supervising solicitor.

Myra Scott, partner and head of LSPG, said: “Zarvin brings a wealth of experience and we’re delighted he has agreed to join our banking litigation team in Leeds.

“There’s incredible competition for talented lawyers and his commercial acumen and expertise will be a great asset.”