DANIEL Ager has joined Ellisons solicitors in Colchester from Birketts LLP in Ipswich.Mr Ager, an assistant solicitor, advises on wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and administration of estates.

DANIEL Ager has joined Ellisons solicitors in Colchester from Birketts LLP in Ipswich.

Mr Ager, an assistant solicitor, advises on wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and administration of estates. He is also a specialist in inheritance tax planning through the use of wills and trusts.

He was born and brought up in Ipswich and studied philosophy at the University of Essex before attending the College of Law in York.

He joins Ellisons' private client team as the law firm prepares for merger in May with PTL solicitors.

Senior partner Peter Powell said: “Daniel's experience, expertise and personal attributes makes him an excellent fit for the firm and its future.”

Mr Ager is a keen yachtsman and competed at national and international events to world championship level.