A law firm has appointed its first female senior partner.

Shentons Solicitors, in Winchester, has announced the appointment of Chloe Jay.

The firm, which has been operating for more than 200 years, said Ms Jay is the sixth person to hold the position in 50 years.

Ms Jay joined the firm in 2012 and was promoted to partner in 2016.

She said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be appointed as senior partner, and I want to continue to build on the firm’s excellent reputation both for client care and as a genuinely flexible and inclusive workplace for our staff.

"I am excited for the future."

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Chloe Jay has been appointed as Shentons Solicitors first female senior partner (Image: Shentons Solicitors) Ms Jay will continue to practise criminal law, where she has built an outstanding reputation.

In her new role, she will oversee the strategic direction of the firm.

The previous senior partner, Shaun Underhill, said: "I am delighted to be passing the baton onto Chloe, who became an equity partner in 2020 following the birth of her second child.

"I know she will continue to be a driver for change at the firm whilst being committed to delivering excellent legal services to our clients."

The firm said it is proud to have Ms Jay at the helm as it continues to build on its legacy of solving the legal problems of its clients.