Roythornes appoints “one of the most respected commercial litigators in the region”

Roythornes Solicitors has strengthened its commercial litigation practice with the appointment of a prominent Nottingham lawyer.

Paul Southby, chair of Nottingham Partners and chair of the Advisory Board of Nottingham Business School, joins the firm from Geldards, where he was a partner specialising in commercial dispute resolution matters.

He will help support Roythornes' growing client base across the East Midlands and nationally, specialising in complex commercial disputes, shareholder and company litigation, engineering disputes and product liability matters.

Southby said: "Roythornes has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and has ambitious plans for growth. 

"I'm excited to join the team and look forward to helping clients navigate complex disputes while contributing to the firm's continued success across the region."

Alex Forster who heads the Litigation team, added: "Paul is one of the most respected commercial litigators in the region. His expertise, reputation and deep connections within the Nottingham business community make him an outstanding addition to our team as we continue to expand our commercial litigation practice."