A law firm which has been based in Kent for more than a century has opened a new office in Gravesend.

Gullands Solicitors, based in Maidstone, has launched the base in Stone Street to deal with a growing number of clients hailing from the area.

Chairman Blair Gulland said: “It is a great site for us. Our links with the north Kent business community have increased and strengthened over the years.

“After celebrating 100 years in Maidstone, we believe that expanding and having a presence in Gravesend will put us at the centre of a vibrant and exciting community and closer to many existing clients and friends of the firm.”

Gravesham council’s business chief Cllr Tan Dhesi said: “Gullands are a strong legal firm with many close connections in Gravesham’s business community.”