LEGAL eagle Ashi Arora has experienced a whirlwind year of success.

The 34-years-old Lowton executive scored a hat-trick of achievements ending in promotion to associate at city law firm Davis Blank Furniss.

As the first female Asian president of Manchester Junior Chamber of Commerce Ashi undertook the challenge of helping to ensure the success of the Commonwealth Games and the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

Then along with her sister Bela, president of the Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce, they were nominated for the Enterprise Award by the Guild of British Asians in recognition of their achievements in becoming the first Asian women presidents of the chamber.

Her celebrations continue in July with an invitation to the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, where she will represent Ilex in recognition of her work in relaunching the Manchester branch three years ago.