A new law firm has launched in Exeter following the sale of a subsidiary business of South West legal practice Ashfords.
The newly regulated company, Barton Law, is headed up by Peter Barton, who previously worked at Ashfords and has brought a team of more than 40 lawyers and legal assistants with him.
The move is part of a divestment by Ashfords of its equity release arm following a strategic review, the firm said.