HALE-based Stowe Family Law has appointed a well-known chartered accountant as its new finance director.

Charles Hartwell joins the family law practice from Yorkshire County Cricket Club, after five years with the club.

A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Mr Hartwell has more than 14 years of financial experience. He previously worked with Estee Lauder and B&Q.

Mr Hartwell said: “Joining Stowe Family Law gives me a rare opportunity to work with a fast growing business and one of the most high profile family law firms in the country.

“I’m looking forward to helping the firm expand further, increase its reach and become a household name.”

Marilyn Stowe, the senior partner at Stowe Family Law, said: “We are delighted to have such an established finance director as Charles to join our team.

“He will play an integral part in helping our business to reach the next level both regionally and nationally.”