Rothera Bray has strengthened its Commercial Property offering in Derby with the appointment of experienced property solicitor Ed Postlethwaite as Managing Associate.
Ed joined Rothera Bray in June and brings nearly 20 years of experience advising businesses, investors, developers and landlords across a broad range of commercial property matters. He advises clients on sales and acquisitions, commercial leases, property management issues and property finance transactions, supporting businesses at every stage of their property journey.
Before joining Rothera Bray, Ed was a Director and Solicitor in the Commercial Property team at Actons between 2024 and 2026. Prior to that, he served as Head of Commercial Property (Midlands) at HCB Solicitors from 2020 to 2024. Ed qualified as a solicitor with Needham & James in 2006 and remained with the firm and its successor practices until December 2019.
Ed’s appointment follows a period of significant growth for Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team, which has recently been bolstered by the arrival of solicitor Danielle Marshall at the firm’s Nottingham office and Associate Solicitor Marika Whiteman at its Loughborough office, further enhancing the team’s expertise and regional presence.
Ed Postlethwaite said:
“I am delighted to have joined Rothera Bray at such an exciting time for the firm. The Commercial Property team has an excellent reputation across the region for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and building strong, long-term relationships with clients. I am looking forward to working with colleagues across the business to support existing clients and help drive the continued growth of the team.”
Catherine Angrave, Head of Commercial Property at Rothera Bray, said:
“Ed is a highly respected commercial property lawyer with an impressive track record and extensive experience across a wide range of sectors. His technical expertise, commercial approach and commitment to client service make him an excellent addition to our team. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm and look forward to the valuable contribution he will make as we continue to grow our Commercial Property offering.”
David Kaplan, Head of the Derby branch and Head of Corporate and Commercial at Rothera Bray, added:
“Ed’s appointment further strengthens our ability to provide a full range of commercial legal services to our corporate clients. His knowledge of the regional market and experience advising businesses on complex property transactions will be a significant asset to both our clients and the wider firm. We are pleased to welcome him to the Derby office and to the Rothera Bray team.”
Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team advises clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and property investors to developers and national organisations, providing expert legal advice on acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development projects and property finance matters.
