To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its formation, leading Chester-based solicitors Aaron & Partners LLP has linked up with Chester Zoo by planting a silver birch tree at the entrance to the zoo’s new butterfly garden.

The sponsorship coincides with the firm’s official launch of its Carbon Footprint Project Team, which has been set up to take wide-ranging action in reducing its carbon emissions.

Chief Executive Officer of Aaron & Partners, Andy Duxbury, visited the zoo to lend a hand to Mark Sparrow, Head Curator of the North of England Zoological Society, in planting the silver birch tree. Commenting on the initiative with Chester Zoo, Andy said: “We wanted to mark our 25th year in business – our Silver Anniversary – in a special way, with something that has a long-lasting impact. Thanks to our clients and staff past and present, the firm has developed into the leading commercial practice in the region and we look forward to solid growth in the next 25 years.

"The planting of the tree also has great synergy with our commitment to developing a “green agenda” at the firm and we are delighted to be able to support the amazing work that takes place all year round here at Chester Zoo."

Mark Sparrow, Curator of Botany and Horticulture, said: "We are delighted that Aaron & Partners have chosen to support the Zoo in this way. The Silver Birch is a fantastic addition to the native species garden that surrounds the front entrance of Butterfly Journey and we look forward to seeing it flourish."