Clinical Negligence Team
Leicester, England+2 other locations
- Nottingham, England
- Derby, England
other
Lisa Preece
Bruce Williams; Matthew Olner; Lucy Wilton; Dianne Collins; Emma Zukowska; Julie Hardy
‘I work a lot with Carolle White who is incredibly industrious in tacking her significant workload. We truly work collaboratively on cases. Clients clearly respect her and are appreciate her endeavors on their behalf.
‘Matthew Olner is an old hand! Extremely experienced and again clients find his calm, reassuring manner of great comfort.’
‘Nelsons provide a first class service for clinical negligence and personal injury at a reasonable cost compared to their competitors.’
‘The team has some very experienced lawyers in the team and has a broad range of people so the team works well. They are experts in large complex brain injury and clinical cases. They are very good indeed with clients and experts alike. They have good relations with the other side, which is most important.’
‘Bruce Williams is second to none as a lawyer for complex brain injury and clinical cases. He is very thoughtful and notices things that others might miss. He is very careful to get excellent experts which is very helpful indeed. He gets very good outcomes for his clients.’
‘Matthew Olner is so lovely to work with and he gets very good results. He has very good knowledge of medicine and makes sure that he has got to grips with all the medical issues, which is very impressive. He is so courteous with all he deals with that he gets the best out of people, whether that be experts or the other side. It is enormously helpful and should not be underestimated.’
‘Dianne Collins is excellent. She seems to be expertly handling cases above her job title. She is highly experienced in personal injury work; a great communicator with clients, experts and counsel alike; and she shows a dogged determination in obtaining the best possible evidence to ensure that her client’s case can be presented at its highest. It is a rare delight to work with such a safe pair of hands!
‘Lisa Preece is adept at handling high value cases, with a keen instinct for negotiating a favourable settlement for the client.’
Kevin Modiri
‘I feel the team work really well together, any seminars I have attended the team have made them flow, delivered them well in a professional yet light hearted manner.’
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Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid (NWA)
Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
National Justice Museum
Nottingham Industrial Museum
Kevin Modiri
Lewis Addison; Stuart Parris
‘The team has grown in recent years and there are now genuine specialists and strength in depth within this practice area.’
‘Kevin Modiri is a very client focused dispute resolution lawyer.’
Emma Davies; Melanie Bridgen; Lisa -Marie Leanders; Gareth Protheroe
‘Melanie Bridgen is a well prepared advocate undertaking a lot of public law work frequently instructed by Guardians with whom she is very popular because of both her manner and child focussed approach. She has also developed something of a specialism in in cases with an international dimension.
‘Superb family law team, class A and the absolute go to in children law and financial relief on divorce. They far outweigh their competitors in every aspect. The people provide hands on support and client care from the outset concentrating on strategy and approach. Given their wealth of experience, they are financially competitive.’
‘Melanie Bridgen, partner, is an exceptional solicitor, she has all of the qualities that people desire in a solicitor: client care that is compassionate yet robust, excellent preparation. She is a phenomenal solicitor and knows children law like the back of her hand. She stands out above all other partners in other solicitor’s firms.’
‘Gayle Rowley – Gayle is very client-focussed and makes herself readily available to discuss matters with clients and Counsel. Gayle cares very deeply about her clients.’
‘Gareth Protheroe leads a highly capable and approachable team with all of his usual flair, focus and calm assurance.’
‘Gareth Protheroe is a highly efficient and down-to-Earth solicitor, with an assured approach which belies his relative youth.’
‘Melanie Bridgen has provided an excellent service throughout an extended family court process. She has been professional, highly empathic, and had impeccable knowledge and professional experience. Melanie has been a brilliant advocate for my case – and is highly responsive.’
‘Nelsons are an well-established and highly respected firm, deservedly so. They cover a number of disciplines with the utmost professionalism. They are a pleasure to deal with and prominent in the local legal community.’
Duncan Taylor; Emma Toes
‘Liz Mills looked after the needs of our small business very well, and was prepared to go the extra mile to ensure we had the right support. When other areas of legal work were required the team brought on board the experts we needed at the time. I think the approach was very flexible and a great deal of empathy was also shown.’
‘Liz Mills and the team in my view went way beyond the call of duty. I felt they really cared about us and our transaction, and they dealt with honesty and integrity throughout.’
‘Blend of personal service professionally delivered and able to cover a breadth of legal matters.’
Rushcliffe Care Limited
CSB Holdings
Shareholders of Amerol Limited
Construction Industry Solutions Limited
Shareholders of Witham Valley Care Group Limited
Prime Life Limited
East Midlands Central Station Limited
Andy Rudkin
‘Andy Rudkin has always provided good, solid advice on cases. Over the years we have achieved very good results with him and their teams.’
‘Great attention to detail and knowledge.’
‘Andy Rudkin is known for his quality service and professional approach. He is friendly and responsive, being a great connector of people. He is knowledgeable and is able to work on the toughest of cases. Very good with practical and commercial advice and his straightforward approach is appreciated.‘
Nucleus Property Finance Limited
Bierens Incasso Advocaten BV
Nucleus Cashflow Finance Limited
Daniel Brumpton
Jon Roberts; Cathryn Selby; Craig Bennett
‘A company that is able to offer a diverse range of support that a typical manufacturing business requires.’
‘Friendly service that understand complex HR and contract issues.’
‘Very personalised and friendly service.’
‘Daniel Brumpton and Craig Bennett are fabulous.’
H Stoll
GEW2 Limited
Hang In Out (Design) Limited
Symrise
Simon Key; Kelly Bevan
Laura Kearsley
‘We found the Nelson’s team to be approachable, understanding, professional and concise at a time of great stress and anxiety. Their approach to our employment issue was exactly what we needed when dealing with a matter for which we had no prior experience.’
‘Laura Kearsley – compelling advocacy and clear decision-making.’
‘The team’s willingness to assist and collaborate between departments to deliver the outcome I needed was above and beyond what I could have expected.’
‘Particular stand-out is Peter Nicholson. He not only provides sound legal advice, but he really understands our company and provides advice, giving significant thought to the commercial impact on our business.’
‘The team are versatile and responsive to the range of situations we experience. Teamwork and availability are a real strength.’
‘The individuals we engage regularly with take the time to know us and our organisation well. They are focused on solving problems in their context and make the effort to personalise their advice and recommendations as a result. There is a good sense of emotional support and reassurance for staff when engaging in sometimes challenging matters.’
‘Good, sensible and business-focussed advice and cost-effective too. Commitment to client satisfaction is clearly a priority for Nelsons. Always calm and always available to help.’
‘Good, down to earth and easy to understand advice. Always responsive. Laura Kearsley is on top of her game, is very at home working with senior execs. 100% happy with her service.’
AC13 Premier Limited
AllTruck PLC
Badgemaster Limited
CORE Education Trust
Cucamara Limited
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Distinctive Inns Limited
Fabrikat (Nottingham) Limited
Kanes Foods Limited
Lionbridge UK Limited
Moorcroft Group PLC
Nigel Ricks & Co
Nexor Limited
Nottingham Industrial Cleaners Limited
Daniel Brumpton
‘The team is well led by Dan Brumpton who is hugely experienced in the industry, knows the market inside-out, and is very easy to get on with. He is also a strong and realistic practical thinker.’
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Jane Sutherland; Catherine McCannah; Nadia Faki; Helen Salisbury
‘Key strengths and capabilities in my opinion are: – the ability to visit clients at home which reduced anxiety for our family – professionals who are knowledgeable, approachable and respectful – Clear and accurate information regarding the processes involved – Efficient delivery of paperwork, etc.’
‘Helen Salisbury was warm, welcoming and professional. Great communication, always updated, worked quickly but accurately.’
‘Helen Salisbury was so professional, polite and informative. She had great patience and compassion in what was a difficult time. I cannot thank her enough for all the advise given to me.’
‘Super efficient, prompt, speedy response to issue’s raised. Helen Salisbury at Derby office is excellent and very very knowledgeable. Helen and her team at Nelsons are excellent and I would highly recommend them .’
‘Catherine McCannah was knowledgeable in her field and gave us a range of options. There was no pressure to pick a particular option and she discussed each in an easy, understandable way.’
Riaz Dudhia; James Coningsby
GS Residential Limited
Transfigure Limited
Aimrok Holdings Limited
Abode Nottingham Limited
Prime Life Limited
GS Property Holdings Limited
Cambridge & Counties Bank
Daniel Brumpton; Simon Waterfield
‘I found Nelsons team to be helpful and always quick to respond, giving clear prespectives and strong advise whist highlighting the any risks areas.’
‘I found Oliver Maxwell to be personable and professional, he gave excellent direction at the same time highlighting risks I would definitely recommend Nelsons and Oliver Maxwell personally.’
‘Simon Waterfield is always pleasant, accessible and fantastically commercial.’
‘My experience of working with Oliver Maxwell has been exceptional. He has been engaging and provided timely advice on a number of lease related issues. What makes him stand out is that he has a very concise and pragmatic approach will helps when I have multiple demands on my time.’
‘Nelsons are a very personable practice, they endevour to keep all parties updated on all matters.
‘Nelsons has knowledgable and approachable litigators. They seem to offer good value for the service they provide. They are accustomed to dealing with a broad range of property matters, and so are well-placed to deal with complex property litigation.’
‘Nelsons have a standout regional property team with strength in depth across a number of offices in the East Midlands.’
‘Simon Waterfield leaves no stone unturned in seeking out the best result for his clients.’
Emma Toes
‘The team offers all the knowledge and skill of a City firm, but without the associated fuss or eye-watering bills.’
‘Emma Toes is a stand-out lawyer. She is hugely capable, breathtakingly efficient and would grace a seat at the partnership table of any firm in the country.’
‘I worked closely on the matter with Emma Toes, who always responded duly and gave invaluable advice concerning the procedure and practice of the IPO. The services of Nelson were also cost-efficient and client-friendly.’
‘Emma Toes is an experienced IP attorney who always provided swift and useful assistance with deep practical insight. Her devotion to IP laws and deep understanding of client needs and situation was also remarkable.’
Alice Rees
Ziaur Rahman; Palbir Vadesha; Duncan Taylor
‘Alice Rees heads the Nelsons Corporate and Commercial Team. She is the go to Corporate Lawyer for a number of intermediaries, other law firms, certain sectors and leads and manages her transactional teams well. Ziaur Rahman is very experienced and very commercial. Duncan Taylor is a fantastic Corporate lawyer. Calm, knowledgeable, gives clear advice and well respected. Palbir Vadesha is a great support to Ziaur Rahman but also deals with and manages transactions herself. She works hard for her client, is thorough and definitely one to watch.’
‘Ziaur Rahman is supremely efficient and competent.’
‘Nelsons have carried out over the past two years a number of complex transactions for my clients and we were always comforted to know that the work they carried out was to the highest standard.’
‘Palbir Vadesha: we were impressed by the ability of Palbir to complete the work within the agreed timetable and more importantly within the agreed cost budget.’
Andy Rudkin
Nucleus Cash Flow Finance Limited
Nucleus Property Finance Limited
Riaz Dudhia
‘The key attribute of Nelson’s commercial property team is the quality and accessibility of the team.’
‘Riaz Dudhia is one of the best out there.’
Radford Holdings Limited
RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP
Universal Works Limited
Intelligent Money Limited
DCLC Limited and CVLC Limited
Anima Victoria Limited
Hydro Systems UK Limited
Westminster Developments (Leicester) Limited
Great Northern Bars Limited
Barrowcliffe Properties
National Justice Museum
T M Trustees Limited
W Westerman Limited
Giant UK Limited
Rolls-Royce plc
Hyperama plc
Nelsons was formed in 1983 by Tim Hastings and two other solicitors in a small office in Nottingham and since then has grown to become one of the leading law firms in the East Midlands with offices in Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham providing expert support and advice to businesses, individuals and families with their legal and investment needs.
Empowering you
At Nelsons, we look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through the complex issues they face. Our core values form the backbone of how we aim to go about delivering our services and living out our purpose. The desire to push ourselves forward to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.
Joining Lawfront in 2023 was a strategic move for us to realise the bold and ambitious plans we’d set out to achieve; and to ensure we continue to offer our clients the best possible service.
Leading the way
We’ve grown both organically and through several strategic mergers and acquisitions across the East Midlands – including Pattersons Commercial Law and Cleggs Solicitors in 2023.
We have always looked to challenge the traditional norms often associated with the legal industry. In 2010, we were one of the first law firms in the region to become a Limited company. Then in 2014, we were granted Alternative Business Structure (ABS) status which allows our employees who aren’t solicitors – such as those in the management, conveyancing, and investment management teams – to become Partners.
Lawfront
In May 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, which provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms.
Backed by private equity fund Blixt, Lawfront’s vision is to build a high quality, national business, dedicated to its people, and retaining the very best in the profession to provide the very best possible service to clients.
Lawfront backs its regional firms to achieve their growth ambitions through investment in people, technology, cross-group collaboration and further local acquisitions, with the support of a highly experienced central team.
Leading law firms, Farleys Solicitors, Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors and Slater Heelis Solicitors, are also part of Lawfront.
Recognised expertise
We are recognised by leading, independently researched publications, including The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, and also feature in The Lawyer’s UK 200 Annual Report of the UK’s largest 200 law firms.
We were also shortlisted in the Law Firm of the Year: The Independents category at The Lawyer Awards 2023.
Our specialist experience and the depth of our resources also enable us to offer services to other solicitors through Fusion Legal – a mutually beneficial referral and support network for law firms.
Committed excellence
We are committed to the concept that all aspects of our operations and services should be of the highest quality and are accredited by Lexcel. This quality mark recognises the commitment of everyone at Nelsons to providing clients with the superior service which they are entitled to expect.
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Chief Executive | Stewart Vandermark | ||
Chairman | Tim Hastings | ||
Head of Corporate Services | Alice Rees | ||
Head of Commercial Litigation | Daniel Brumpton | ||
Head of Family Law | Emma Davies | ||
Head of Personal Injury | Lisa Preece | ||
Head of Private Client | Jane Sutherland | ||
Head of Real Estate | Riaz Dudhia | ||
Head of Employment Law | Laura Kearsley | ||
Head of Investment Management | Zoe Till | ||
Head of Private Litigation | Kevin Modiri | ||
Head of Residential Conveyancing | Chris Huntingford |
Leicester, England+2 other locations
other
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
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Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
Leicester, England+2 other locations
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Mr Lewis Addison | Partner. A member of Nelsons’ dispute resolution team and based in our… | View Profile | |
James Coningsby | Partner. James specialises in all types of commercial property law matters, including… | View Profile | |
Nadia Faki | Partner & Solicitor. Nadia qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 and joined Nelsons… | View Profile | |
Tim Hastings | Chairman. In 2017, Tim took on the full-time, executive management role of… | View Profile | |
Laura Kearsley | Partner and head of employment and education. Laura has a strong reputation… | View Profile | |
Matthew Olner | Partner. Areas of practice include all clinical negligence claims with specialist expertise… | View Profile | |
Rik Pancholi | Partner. Rik joined Nelsons in November 2023 He specialises in corporate law services,… | View Profile | |
Gayle Rowley | Partner, Solicitor & Mediator. Gayle qualified as a Solicitor in 1997 and… | View Profile | |
Jane Sutherland | Partner and head of wills and probate. Since qualification, Jane has specialised… | View Profile | |
Stewart Vandermark | Chief Executive. Stewart is responsible for Nelsons’ strategic oversight. He has a… | View Profile |
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Mr Andy Rudkin | Partner. Andy specialises in all areas of commercial litigation, including commercial contract,… | View Profile |
I have been working with Nelsons for over five years mainly with Matthew [Olner], he is one of the best lawyers I have every met and worked with. He is also a friend. I would trust him and his company to make the right decisions for my future needs, more than happy to continue out working relationship.
My recent experience at Nelsons solicitors has been outstanding. My case was represented by Danielle Young and I can’t thank her enough; Danielle has finally been able to give me justice and closure. From day one Danielle has been nothing but professional, empathetic, proactive and responsive. After such a traumatic ordeal, it was important for me find a solicitor I could trust and saw me as a person and not just another case. Danielle is a advocate of personalised service and is a huge asset to the firm. Thank you for all your hard work Danielle – I couldn’t have done this without your support.
All of our interactions with Nelsons have been extremely positive, our needs are carefully listened to and we usually have an initial understanding of the work in advance, and this is supported by transparent costs. As a charity we have been particularly well supported by Nelsons, who have helped us navigate a particularly worrying time, having our legal position supported and informed by our Solicitor has enabled us to take positive action and focus on our core business.
I have been advised by Riaz Dudhia in relation to a number of property matters over the past few years. His counsel and determination to get the job done has been invaluable. Always accessible and at the end of the phone he has been there to chart the right course over legal matters and also helped me make important commercial decisions. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Listened to the brief. Told us what is was likely to cost. kept us well informed every step of the way and worked with us so that we understood what was required at each stage.
Solution-oriented attitude and provides our team with a superb level of service and legal guidance. There have been a number of time-sensitive matters where Ziaur [Rahman] has gone the extra miles to get our deals across the line.
I instructed Lewis Addison on a matter and his approach was calm, methodical and measured. I was reassured knowing he was in my corner. He was also very supportive and I would absolutely recommend him, thanks Lewis and Nelsons!
After having had a bad experience with a local firm of solicitors, we needed a case putting together quickly and accurately due to a tight deadline. Kevin Modiri was confident, professional and friendly during our meeting and he put a claim together speedily and accurately. We were reassured and very satisfied with his work.
I dealt directly with Emma Toes and from the very beginning I knew that she was perfect for what I needed for my new company. Extremely knowledgeable and I instantly knew I was in safe hands. I would recommend Nelsons to any of my family or friends.
Each individual solicitor is unique, and therefore, the company’s image is represented by many different characters. Most of the people we have dealt with have been attentive, knowledgeable and efficient whilst still be different. Initial helpful guidance, before fee paying work commences, has been welcomed and much appreciated.
Having used Nelsons before and particularly Laura Kersley, there was no question that I would contact her again when I needed advice and support regarding an employment matter. As I expected both Laura and Zara were kind, listened to me, were supportive, knowledgeable, informative and to the point, which I valued. They were effective and efficient in providing me with the information and advice I needed to make an informed decision relating to my case.
Laura Kearsley and Peter Nicholson were both very approachable and excellent to work with and provided us with a speedy response and well thought-out advice on how to deal with a developing situation. The service level was excellent and represented great value for money.
Melanie [Bridgen] is professional, empathetic, reassuring and puts your mind at ease every step of the way. She really is the family lawyer you want in your corner and I cannot recommend her enough to anyone who requires family law advice. She took my case on short notice, it was very complex and I got the best result possible.
Very clear and concise on required actions and next steps – The process was explained and fully understood from start to finish. The turnaround time on actions and documents required was excellent. Advise provided was measured, considered and achieved the best outcome possible. I felt confident that any scenario that arose could be dealt with without causing me any additional stress over and above that naturally induced by processing a divorce and house sale in parallel.
From start to finish Chris [Huntingford] was attentive, approachable and knowledgeable. He managed the timeline and our expectations really well and made the whole process easy for us. We couldn’t recommend him enough and would definitely use again. Thank you!
There is a lot to think about and deal with when purchasing a property and Trevor [Scott] at Nelsons made sure everything was dealt with as quick and as smooth as possible, making it easy and straight forward. He fully understood our urgency to complete and he worked towards completing ASAP so that we could focus on our house move. I was always able to contact Trevor for anything and I received frequent updates and clear, sensible advise. I would 100% recommend Trevor, not only for his wealth of knowledge and expertise but also for his approachability and commitment.
Everything is explained to me properly and the reports I’ve been given are extremely thorough. When I email or message I get a prompt response. I am always treated with courtesy and respect. My adviser [Zoe Till] seems to genuinely care about my needs and requirements and is always professional…I really appreciate that the options suggested to me for my investments had been checked by modelling for potential risks and worst-case scenarios. My adviser remembers personal details the first time she is told, which is brilliant and to me proves she listens to me properly. I feel I am treated as a person, not just a faceless client.
Excellent advice given and very prompt. If adviser is busy, they always give me a timeframe re response time which I really appreciate and see this as excellent practice.
Dianne [Collins] has helped me so much in my case. She is a wonderful solicitor, she’s friendly and extremely approachable and she’s managed my case with extreme care. She is a real testament to the company. I could go on and write paragraphs as to why I have such a high opinion of her, however my words could not sum up the sheer amount of gratitude I have for Dianne and Nelson as a whole.
Nelsons acted for me (and separately for my brother) in making a claim for compensation from an organisation for inappropriate treatment/abuse when we were children. I was impressed with Nelsons’ sensitivity during our first phone conversation and their professional and efficient action in the matter. It has provided some closure for me and my brother who is now able to talk about his experiences to his family and me. We are both very grateful for Nelsons work on our behalf.
I wanted to thank you for your excellent service in dealing with the release of my brother’s documents. Your personable and professional manner was much appreciated at such a difficult time.
I would also like to extend my gratitude for all of your [Gemma Hopper] hard work on this matter (and your team of course), it was very difficult to find anyone who was able to wrap their head around the difficult situation we were in let alone take it on and be so understanding! I will definitely leave a review with high recommendations of your company and yourself in particular.
Excellent advice and support from Helen Salisbury in sorting out my Will and also guiding me through the Powers of Attorney process / and documentation with full explanation of everything. Made everything easy to understand and follow and to pull together from an initial meeting.
I have always found the service received from Nelsons over the years to be professional, personal, efficient and caring. Advice and help have been willingly given and time taken to listen and respond to questions thoughtfully. I have no hesitation in recommending Nelsons who have dealt with my affairs conscientiously and expediently.