LAW firm Sintons has further strengthened its commercial dispute resolution department with the recruitment of Graeme Ritzema.

Ritzema has joined the Newcastle-based firm after working with giant London law firm Eversheds.

He said: “Sintons is a great firm with an outstanding reputation for client service which I have admired for some time. I am very pleased to join the firm.”

Catherine Wood, head of Sintons’ commercial dispute resolution department, said: “Over the last couple of years we have handled disputes of increasing size and complexity.

“With Graeme’s experience, his arrival further strengthens our expertise. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”