With a focus on Employment Tribunal claims and high value disputes, Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront) primarily acts for professional sports clubs, educational institutions and charities. Laura Kearsley heads up the practice from Leicester, leading on Employment Tribunal cases and grievance matters, and is actively engaged in the education sector. In Nottingham, Peter Nicholson advises on restructuring, contractual and policy issues. In Leicester, Ruby Rai assists with tribunal cases, TUPE issues and disciplinary and grievance procedures.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dedicated team of employment lawyers who are always on hand to support.’

  • ‘I think one of the main elements that makes Nelsons stand out is the proactive advice and networking that they do on a regular basis. I feel this builds a good trustworthy relationship and was one of the reasons I started using them in the first place.’

  • ‘I have mostly worked with Laura Kearsley and Ruby Rai. Both have been able to provide me with very efficient advice, with excellent clarity around the specific steps and options available to me.’

Key clients

  • Kanes Foods Limited
  • Symrise Limited
  • British Psychological Society
  • AllTruck PLC

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

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

Practice head

Laura Kearsley

Other key lawyers

Peter Nicholson; Ruby Rai