Charlesworth was most recently head of the agricultural team at Michelmores, another regional law firm, and his prior career includes him having been first equity partner at Bevan Ashford.

In his new role Charlesworth will be responsible for advising clients on capital taxation, wills, tax planning, and agricultural and landed estates, the firm said in a statement.

Moore Blatch has offices in Southampton, Lymington, Milford-on-Sea and Richmond in Hampshire.