JAMES Slinger and Ross Strowger are set to join the partnership at Bury St Edmunds law firm Kester Cunningham John.Mr Slinger, a commercial property lawyer, joined the firm in 2006 with an impressive background and case history having previously worked for Slaughter and May.

JAMES Slinger and Ross Strowger are set to join the partnership at Bury St Edmunds law firm Kester Cunningham John.

Mr Slinger, a commercial property lawyer, joined the firm in 2006 with an impressive background and case history having previously worked for Slaughter and May.

During his time with Kester Cunningham John, he has advised on a wide variety of property matters.

Mr Strowger specialises in employment matters, including advocacy in tribunals and the county court. He has played a fundamental role in developing the firm's HR Forumn, an event for human resources specialists to meet with their peers and discuss common problems and share solutions.

Managing partner Simon Smith congratulated the two on their “well-deserved” promotions.

“Both have significant contributions to the firm's growth and continually provide our clients with the first rate service they expect from a leading East Anglian law firm,” he said.