AN East Lancashire firm of solicitors has gained a mark of excellence.

Watson Ramsbottom Partnership, which has offices in Blackburn, Darwen and Great Harwood, has been granted membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, the mark of excellence for the home buying process.

The practice underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure CQS status.

Law Society president John Wotton said: “There are many different conveyancing service providers out there, making it difficult for home buyers to identify those which can ensure a safe and efficient level of service.”

Elton Ashworth, head of the property department at Watson Ramsbottom Partnership, said: “It is recognition of the high standards we provide to our residential property clients and is a signal to future home buyers of the excellent service level we provide at what is often a stressful time for many people.”