FRIENDS have been reunited at Manchester law firm Hill Dickinson after two solicitors joined the practice.

One is Stephanie Klass, who has become a consultant in the property and construction team. The team is headed by Michael Blakey and includes Stephen Hindmarsh - both former colleagues of Stephanie at Gorna & Co during the 1980s. Gorna & Co merged with Hill Dickinson in 2002.

Stephanie has moved from Hempsons, which she joined in June, 2006, as a commercial property partner from Berg Legal.

She said: "Hill Dickinson has a formidable reputation in the commercial property arena and the invitation to join and work with Michael and Stephen again was too good to miss."

Meanwhile, Howard Cornes has returned to Hill Dickinson five years after he left to become legal director at property developer Dandara. He has joined as a partner in the construction team. He will continue to act for Dandara.