Pinsent Masons has hired two senior lawyers from Eversheds to bolster its Manchester corporate practice, it has emerged, as the national giant continues its rebound after a difficult post-merger period.

Corporate finance partner Helen Ridge will become the top 15 firm's eighth corporate partner in the northwest region when she joins in the New Year.

Ridge, who specialises in corporate finance and M&A work, is credited with launching Eversheds' national building products sector group.