KEOGH Ritson, Bolton, have been listed as the ninth largest law firm in the North-west.

They are in the top 50 listing compiled by Chambers & Partners' 1996/97 Guide to the Legal Profession.

Keoghs were one of only three firms to be listed as highly regarded for expertise in both personal injury litigation and insurance law.

Senior partner Barry Taziker was listed as a leading individual lawyer in insurance expertise.

He is the former chairman of the Area Legal Aid Board and is currently President of the local Law Society.

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