Counting various international conglomerates, owner-managed businesses, PLCs, and SMEs on its client roster, the Leicester-based practice at Nelsons Solicitors Limited is headed by Rik Pancholi. Pancholi is proficient in disposals, M&A, as well as reorganisations, while Ziaur Rahman’s niche expertise encompasses corporate charity matters, EOTs, and specialist partnership agreements. Palbir Vadesha is noted for her strength in corporate governance, manufacturing and engineering commercial contracts, as well as shareholder agreements.

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  • ‘They are always helpful and very responsive. The team gave good advice and worked well to get our deal across the line.’
  • ‘The practice has successfully completed a number of projects for our clients and in all cases they have been able to achieve the "tight deadlines" required and equated the final costs within the original estimates.'
  • ‘The team are very flexible and goal orientated, they also understand deadlines and are a pleasure to work with, especially Ziaur Rahman.'
  • ‘Palbir Vadesha was brilliant through the sale process of our business. Selling businesses can be stressful but Palbir's calm approach was a real asset and very helpful.’
  • ‘Ziaur Rahman was available 24/7 and gave great advice.'
  • ‘Ziaur Rahman is not only knowledgeable about his own specialty, but he has a great understanding of how it links to other areas so that holistic advice is always given.'
  • ‘Our main contact was Palbir Vadesha and we enormously valued her advice. At all times we were comforted knowing that the work carried out was always to the highest standard.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rik Pancholi

Other key lawyers

Ziaur Rahman, Palbir Vadesha