North West law firm Hillyer McKeown has formed a partnership with West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce.

The firm has become a strategic member and will work closely with the chamber to provide its members with legal advice, seminars and workshops.

Hillyer McKeown is going through a period of rapid expansion having recently opened prestigious new offices in Chester and Liverpool. It has further offices in Wirral and Deeside.

The firm now employs more than 80 people who provide a range of business and personal legal services as well as financial services, marketing and PR and business growth consultancy.

Executive director of West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce Colin Brew said: “It is fantastic to see Hillyer McKeown join as strategic members. The firm is passionate about helping clients grow their businesses.

“Like the chamber they have a desire to take a proactive approach in promoting business growth in the region. We look forward to working with the team over the next 12 months and building long-lasting connections with the firm.”

Partner Richard Burnett said: “There is a tremendous synergy between the goals of the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce and Hillyer McKeown and the impact that we want have on the business community in this region.

“We want to encourage economic growth in the region and by becoming the Chamber’s strategic legal member, it gives us a tremendous joint platform to help support that growth.

“We look forward to getting to know as many businesses as possible across the region over the coming 12 months and beyond.”