A law firm which has represented residents of Grenfell Tower is to open a new office in Liverpool.
Hodge Jones & Allen will occupy space at Edward Pavilion at Royal Albert Dock from the start of June.
The firm first launched in London's Camden High Street in 1977.
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its other notable clients have included Neville Lawrence, the father of Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in a racist attack in 1993 and Extinction Rebellion activists.
Co-founder Patrick Allen said: "Having a base in the magnificent city of Liverpool has been an important next step for Hodge Jones & Allen as we continue to expand our work and our teams into the North of England.
"Our asbestos and environmental justice team have both recently grown to meet the needs of those we help and represent.
"45 years on and our firm employs 230 staff, all doing important work across diverse and complex areas of the law to make a difference to peoples’ lives.
"This move into Liverpool gives us the opportunity to help even more people stand up for their rights and support local charities and groups that make a difference to people’s lives.
"We are delighted to be supporting Mary Liley and the team at the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital Charity.
"We want to to play a truly active part in supporting the incredible work of the hospital in providing specialist cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine."
