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Nelsons Solicitors Limited

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With extensive experience before the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and High Court, Nelsons Solicitors Limited is particularly adept in breaches of restrictive covenants and misuse of confidential information. The practice, which is lauded for its ‘excellent knowledge’, is led by Leicester-based Laura Kearsley; her recent caseload encompasses employment whistleblowing cases. Working out of Nottingham, Peter Nicholson is often engaged in the negotiation of senior executives’ severance arrangements and is praised by clients as ’super professional, knowledgeable, and responsive.’

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are approachable and quick to respond with instructions.'
  • ‘They are responsive and pragmatic, which enables employment matters to be dealt with effectively and efficiently. We are confident that the legal advice provided by Nelsons always provides the most timely solutions to any employment matters that arise.'
  • ‘The individuals that support our company have taken time over the years to get to know the ways we operate and our specific needs.'
  • ‘Members of the team work closely together, meaning you always get the right expertise for your particular issue. They all seem to be aware of ongoing issues that a member of the team is supporting us with.'
  • ‘Nelsons Solicitors have a large group of staff all with different specialist areas of knowledge, but each individual also has excellent overall knowledge, this means that we always have confidence we can get the best advice in a timely manner.’
  • ‘Laura Kearsley is a fantastic lawyer. I have worked with many lawyers in the public and private sectors over many years. Laura and the team are brilliant. What stands out is the responsiveness of any advice and a clear plan on next steps on some really complex and contentious cases, which enables a timely successful solution.'
  • 'Laura Kearsley helps us when needed, and she has a very clear air of authority which gives me confidence about the advice we are given and steps we are to take next.'
  • ‘I highly recommend Peter Nicholson. He is super professional, knowledgeable, and responsive.’

Key clients

  • Greentube Limited
  • Symrise Limited
  • Adare Sec
  • WQE and Regent College
  • AllTruck plc
  • Affinity Law
  • BYG Systems
  • Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy Trust
  • MASW Limited
  • Arnold Electrical Limited
  • Nexor Limited
  • Moorcroft plc
  • Kanes Foods Limited
  • Particle Technology Limited
  • Lionbridge
  • Leicester Tigers (Leicester Football Club plc)
  • St Mary’s Family Law Chambers

Work highlights

  • Acted for Symrise Limited in reviewing and redrafting their employment contracts for all staff.
  • Acted for Greentube Limited on the exit of a long-serving employee.
  • Acted for WQE and Regent College on holiday pay changes.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Laura Kearsley

Other key lawyers

Peter Nicholson