Vedior announced that it has acquired a 70% interest in Pareto Law, the UK’s largest graduate assessment , placement and training organisation.

Pareto identifies graduates with the potential to develop successful sales careers.

Following a rigorous assessment process, candidates are coached in basic sales skills through to sophisticated negotiating techniques and innovative training methods. And once placed Pareto, which was established in 1995, continues to provide bespoke training programmes.

Tex Gunning, Vedior’s chief executive, said: “Pareto’s well respected  services are complimentary to our portfolio and, in addition, the company will provide us with a valuable source of high-calibre sales personnel to work within our own staffing business.”

For the 12 months up to 28  2008, Pareto achieved (unaudited) sales of £8.5m. Pareto’s existing management team will continue to develop the company and the outstanding 30% interest will remain with management.