Birmingham-based law firm Martineau has scored four new client wins in the last six months, boosting its relationships with university and colleges nationwide.

The firm now counts two of the country's leading universities among its clients - in the shape of Lancaster University and Exeter University. Henley College and Enfield College have also joined the firm's roster after competitive tenders.

The national firm has also been reappointed by four existing clients following re-tendering processes.

Cardiff University, Coventry University, Stratford-upon-Avon College and Suffolk New College have all reappointed Martineau as their primary education advisors.

Smita Jamdar, Martineau's head of education, said: "Our appointment at these eight universities and colleges in the north, south, west and east of the country emphasises our credentials as a national provider of legal services to the education sector."

She added: "To have four wins and four retentions in the last six months is fantastic news for the firm. Buoyed by this, we are planning to build our resources further and we will be looking to recruit additional lawyers in the months ahead."