Lawyer Wendell Hollis is leaving Cox Hallett Wilkinson after four years with the firm.

Mr. Hollis, who is head of the Private Client and Real Estate department, said: "It's my decision to make a change in my life.

"I am going to establish a private consultancy practice.

"I am not leaving on bad terms."

It is thought he will leave at the end of June although dates are being worked out.