Fraser Brown solicitors has appointed two new specialists just as the law firm prepares to unveil a new corporate services structure. The first is Adrian Slater, previously of Geldards, who has joined as new partner and insolvency specialist. The move is set to strengthen a new business services division at the firm and provide particular support for the team handling dispute resolution and litigation. 

Peter Thornley is Managing Partner at Fraser Brown: "Corporate financial difficulty and even collapse is now part of everyday business news ... from small firms to heritage brands and high street stalwarts. Insolvency practice is an essential and we have looked for a long time to find the right fit for the role. Adrian has built an excellent reputation as an insolvency specialist over the last 10 years and standing alongside our dispute resolution and litigation team members, they present a formidable line-up". 

Adrian has waited some time to make this move: "Fraser Brown has always been on the radar. Its reputation and structure is unique to the city and opportunities to join the firm at this level are rare. It is exactly what I am looking for  ... the prospect of building a new division for the business is hugely exciting and all the partners have made it very clear that their support will be unconditional."  

"I must admit however that as a Nottingham boy, and a fan of sport, Fraser Brown's new status as Notts County's shirt sponsor has just been the absolute icing on the cake!"

The dispute resolution team has been boosted further by the second new arrival. Alex Brooke-Smith, previously of Andersons, whose specialism lies in the area of commercial and civil litigation with a property focus.