Wright Vigar Acquires Kettlewell & Co in Retford

Published: 8th April 2026

Wright Vigar

Chartered accountant Wright Vigar has strengthened its position in Nottinghamshire by acquiring Kettlewell & Co, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses and individuals in the region.

The acquisition expands Wright Vigar’s presence in Retford, bringing additional experienced professionals into the firm and enhancing the range of expertise available to local clients.

The Kettlewell & Co team will now operate as part of Wright Vigar’s Retford office, ensuring continuity of service while benefiting from the resources, specialist knowledge and wider advisory capability of a growing regional practice.

Matthew Chadwick, Director at Wright Vigar, said:

“This acquisition is a positive step in Wright Vigar’s continued growth and reflects our long‑term commitment to north Nottinghamshire and the Retford business community.

 

“Kettlewell & Co has built strong relationships locally, and we are pleased to welcome the team into Wright Vigar. By bringing our firms together, we are strengthening our ability to provide high‑quality, forward‑thinking accountancy and business advice to clients across the region.”

The acquisition supports Wright Vigar’s wider strategy of investing in regional offices, developing specialist expertise in‑house and ensuring clients continue to receive a personal, relationship‑led service, underpinned by the scale and resilience of a larger firm.

Wright Vigar has offices across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and London and supports businesses and individuals with practical, proactive advice in many areas, including accountancy, tax, payroll and VAT.

It also offers a wide range of advisory services including business set-up, growth strategy, tax planning, corporate restructuring and succession planning.