A SOLICITORS has announced it will be moving into a new location in Burnley.

Forbes Solicitors will move into The Landmark Business Club, a Grade II listed building and former site of Burnley Grammar School.

Oliver Burton, CEO at Forbes, said: “By renting offices at the Apex Centre in The Landmark we hope to solidify our position in Burnley. We were looking for an impressive location to meet with clients and The Landmark ticks all the boxes, it’s one of the most attractive buildings in town.

"They’ve got all the modern facilities we’re looking for, all housed in a building with hundreds of years of local history.”

Mark Crabtree, director of The Landmark, said: “We’re proud to be working with such a prestigious law firm as Forbes Solicitors.

"This is a big win for us, and it shows we’re on the right path and that our business club is thriving.

"Forbes has a long history in the North of England, and we’re honoured to be a part of that. They’ll make a great addition to the community,” he added.

Forbes Solicitors has been trading for over 200 years and currently has 11 offices around the North.