MORE than 50 members of the Little Harwood community gathered to mark the opening of a new business in the area.

Lewis Mitchell Solicitors on Philips Road held a celebration event attended by more than 50 prominent members of the community attended the function with Member of the Pakistan Assembly Nadeem Khadim and Raja Afzal, Euro MEP candidate.

There was short speeches by Nadeem and Raja Afzal on encouraging people to make the business successful.

Councillor Iftakar Hussain, said: “It’s great news that a prominent legal firm has set up in the neighbourhood and many in the community here wishes it every success.

“There was also a chance to socialise and those attending enjoyed refreshments after the speeches.”

Lewis Mitchell is a multi-disciplinary firm of solicitors and legal experts who work with families, individuals and commercial organisations.