Our History | Wright Vigar

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1979
Company Established

Founded by Gerry Camamile, Lewis Wright and Richard Vigar, the first office opened in Bailgate with 16 employees.

1992
Larger location needed

The growing team of 20 relocated into a central office on Newland.

2004
New offices opened

An opportunity to acquire Roger Burman and Co saw the firm open an office in Sleaford.

2005
New offices opened

Wright Vigar opened a small office in Gainsborough when they acquired Wilshaw & Ellis.

2006
Larger location needed

As the Sleaford team out grew its premises, they moved to a new office.

2007
Busy year!

Busy Year! Wright Vigar open offices in London and Retford as they continue to expand. The Gainsborough team moved to a desirable location at Marshall Yard.

2009
Growing team

An acquisition in Sleaford saw 4 new team members join the team, whilst the growing Retford team moved into their new offices.

2010
Nottinghamshire expansion

Continued growth and service for clients in the Nottinghamshire area led to the decision to open an office in Newark.

2011
Forever home in Sleaford

The option to move to a central location saw the Sleaford team move to Northgate house in a newly refurbished building.

2012
New acquisition

Wright Vigar acquires Mcgregors in Lincoln, welcoming 9 new members of staff.

2013
Farewell founder

Richard Vigar retired from the business.

2014
Growing team

Bringing 3 new team member Wright Vigar acquired RWB & RN Store to grow their portfolio in Gainsborough.

2016
More happy clients

The Sleaford team continue to keep busy with the acquisition of fees from Barbara Harewood.

2017
100+ team members

As Wright Vigar reached 100 team members, they look to continue to grow through a new technology service, WV Solutions.

2019
Big birthday

Wright Vigar celebrated 40 years of service and joined the Lincoln Social Responsibility Charter as they commit to carrying out socially responsible activities that will benefit their team and the local community.

2020
New offices opened

Wright Vigar open a new office in Mansfield to strengthen the company’s name in the North Nottinghamshire region and support the firm’s aspiration to be a growing and ambitious business.

2021
Merger with Hobsons

The merger gives Wright Vigar a substantial office in Nottingham and an opportunity to build on its profile in Newark

Thinking of joining Wright Vigar?

Wright Vigar has a team of qualified and experienced professionals, and we would be delighted to have an opportunity to meet with you and explain how working with us can make a real difference to you and your business.

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At Wright Vigar we have a long history of attracting and developing talented team members.

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