With offices in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront) specialises in M&A, restructurings and commercial agreements, primarily advising local businesses. Practice co-head Alice Rees leads the corporate team, advising on acquisitions and disposals across a wide range of sectors, including the healthcare, retail and construction spaces. Fellow co-head Emma Toes oversees the commercial team and offers advice on compliance, competition law and distribution agreements. Specialising in complex acquisitions and disposals, Duncan Taylor‘s recent caseload consists of healthcare and retail matters, while Gavin White has focused on advising software clients. Rachel Bennett is knowledgeable of demerger issues, while Sarah Gregory frequently assists on M&A matters, and Hannah Jones assists on M&A matters across the fire protection and engineering industries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I had the pleasure of working with Nelsons and was truly impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Their team demonstrated outstanding legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and an exceptional commitment to achieving the best results for their clients.'
- 'Working with Rachel Bennett and Duncan Taylor was an outstanding experience. Their strategic thinking, deep legal knowledge, and commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes made our collaboration exceptionally successful.'
- ‘I had the privilege of working with Emma Toes, and I was truly impressed by her professionalism, expertise, and dedication. She possesses a deep understanding of corporate and commercial law, which she combines with a sharp strategic mindset and a practical approach to problem-solving.'
- The Corporate and commercial team at Nelsons provided the high standard of service you would expect from any law firm. Additionally, the team was incredibly adaptable to changing situations and priorities, worked flexibly, providing the intimate service you would normally expect from in-house legal teams. The team quickly grasped the nuances of our industry and the client's aims - and delivered. Transactions can be stressful, but the team was assuredly calm and organized throughout. The virtual data room was managed expertly, and communications and execution of documents were completed electronically with ease for all parties.
Key clients
- Rigidal Construction Systems Limited
- Prime Life Limited
- Rumenco Limited
- Giant UK Limited
- Nottingham Ice Centre Limited t/a Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
- East Midlands Central Station Limited
Practice head
Alice Rees; Emma Toes
Other key lawyers
Duncan Taylor; Gavin White; Rachel Bennett; Sarah Gregory; Hannah Jones