Historic law firm relocates in Derby
A law firm which can trace its origins back to the 18th Century has moved into new offices in Derby city centre.
ElliotMather was formed in 1987 by merging Elliot Smith and Co of Mansfield which started in 1875 and Mathers which set up in Chesterfield in 1905. In 2011 it acquired Taylor Simpson and Mosley which had been practising in Derby since 1778.
It has moved from Taylor Simpson and Mosley’s premises at 44 Friar Gate to a 4,096 sq ft office at 111-113 Friar Gate.
We are a full service legal high street law firm offering a wide range of legal services,” said ElliotMather managing partner Paul Hollyer.
“Over the last 12 months we have added staff dedicated to delivering company/commercial, commercial property, criminal law and employment law services.”
This has increased the number employed in Derby from 12 to 22, out of 160 employees at the company’s five offices which also include Matlock and Nottingham.
“We acquired these premises not to stand still but to grow our business and our staff numbers,” said Hollyer. “We hope to employ an extra 10-15 staff over the next 12-15 months.”
