Rochelle Belworthy has been appointed sole Director of Beach Law Papamoa.

Rochelle has been with the firm since its beginnings in October 2014, and has practised in the Bay of Plenty since 2009.

She specialises in property law, commercial law, trusts and estates, wills and powers of attorney and law for the elderly.

Jenny McDonnell, the previous Director, has now retired after 40 years in practice.