Submitting... Duncan Jackson, chief executive of Buckles Solicitors. Buckles has also appointed a trio of highly experienced consultants. They are Nicole Hirst, a specialist in commercial litigation, Lola Pacheco, a civil and immigration law matters, and Bruce Turner, a consultant in personal injury and clinical negligence law. Buckles’ private client team has been strengthened with the arrival of two senior solicitors, Abbie Boon and Vicky Tassell. Meanwhile, senior associate Rebecca Varey has joined the family team and Lauren Priestley has also joined as a paralegal in the firm’s dispute resolution and personal injury teams. In addition, four lawyers have been promoted. Katy Poole becomes a senior associate and James Munn becomes a senior solicitor. Anna Whiston and Lea Maynard rise to senior paralegal positions.