Pictured above: Rothera Dowson partner Neil Etherington

Nottingham law firm Rothera Dowson has signalled the expansion of its commercial property team by promoting Neil Etherington to partner.

In his new role, Neil, who has 10 years experience with some of the leading law firms in the region, will now become more involved in the management of the team, as well as interacting with new and existing clients securing new instructions.

Starting his career at Harvey Ingram in Leicester, Neil also worked for Geldards, Howes Percival and Flint Bishop before joining Rothera Dowson three years ago. 

Neil says: "I am relatively new back to the Nottingham market so I bring a fresh approach to Rothera Dowson and I have already cultivated some interesting clients and contacts since returning to the city."

Rothera Dowson's commercial property team acts for a wide range of clients from across Nottinghamshire and the Midlands, including retailers, leisure industry companies, ecclesiastical clients, educational establishments and those in the service industries.

Tom Redgate, head of the commercial property team and a Chambers UK Legal Directory leader in his field, believes his team are best placed to take advantage of a recovering market, he says: "We've grown the commercial property team organically with a strong base of long-term clients, with the help of great professionals like Neil. 

"We believe that in his new role, Neil will help us to extend that growth curve further without losing track of the quality focus that has been our benchmark."

Neil's promotion follows Rothera Dowson's appointment of a new junior fee earner in its commercial property department. 

Living in north Leicestershire, Neil enjoys watching the Leicester Tigers, and is a keen badminton and football player.