Nelsons swoops for commercial law firm

Nelsons has completed a deal to buy a commercial law firm in the East Midlands.

As part of its growth strategy, the Derby-based law firm, which is part of Lawfront, has acquired Leicester-based Pattersons Commercial Law.

Founded seven years ago by Rik Pancholi, Pattersons is recognised for its corporate and commercial work, particularly with owner-managed businesses.

Its team will add its expertise to Nelsons’ Leicester-based corporate and commercial team, as well as bolster its dispute resolution, employment, insolvency and commercial property teams.

According to Nelsons, the acquisition demonstrates Lawfront’s strategy of backing the management of leading regional law firms to achieve their own growth ambitions, both organically and by acquisition.

Nelsons chairman Tim Hastings said: “I’m so pleased to welcome Rik back to Nelsons and to have his team become part of our dynamic Leicester office.

“Their skills perfectly complement the existing broad range of services we offer.”