Rochdale is home to a top legal firm which is beating the recession and the ongoing problems with the tram works – and is even looking to expand.

Adamson Legal, based at the bottom end Drake Street, moved to the town in March after relocating from south Manchester.

The firm specialises in personal injury cases and immigration matters.

It has has acquired new offices on Oldham Road which it hopes will open by the beginning of next year.

As well as expanding the personal injury department the firm, which employs 25 people, also plans to open an estate agents at the new premises.

Managing director Naveed Ahmed said: "With a lot of the free advice centres now getting funding cuts and closed so we are now getting more and more immigration advice inquiries from local people.

"We are very lucky in that a few of the prominent figures here are well

known in Manchester.

"I know a lot of other businesses are struggling on Drake Street but we have been OK.

"The personal injuries side of the business has got stronger and stronger.

"I am looking forward to the future."

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