ALTRINCHAM-based Jefferies Solicitors is this month celebrating its 21st birthday.

Michael Jefferies set up the firm in 1993, having previously worked for Paris and Co solicitors in Birmingham, specialising in motor racing and parachuting accidents.

Jefferies originally generated the majority of its work from credit hire companies and in 1997, as the firm was getting busier it took on its first two employees.

Today, Jefferies has nearly 50 staff and a turnover in excess of £4million.

Michael Jefferies said: “The last 21 years have flown by but this is a real landmark for us. The firm is in a strong position and we have an exciting future ahead of us.”