One of Kent’s largest law firms have welcomed two new solicitors to their team.

Dan Cowley from has joined the Canterbury office of Whitehead Monckton as an associate solicitor from Penningtons Manches LLP.

He specialises in commercial property with specialist interest in higher education establishments, as well as medium and large size corporate entities on their property portfolio issues.

The firm also welcomes the arrival of senior solicitor David Riordan to their business disputes team.

David specialises in a range of business and property-related disputes and will be joining the Maidstone team, who are listed in both the coveted Legal 500 and Chambers independent directories.

Robert Coombe, head of the property department, said: “We’re delighted Dan and David have joined us at Whitehead Monckton.

"This is a great time for the firm, business continues to improve in all areas and our office in Canterbury is now well established in the city.

“Having Dan working on more property deals and David available for any property disputes gives us that extra expertise and capacity.”