Operating out of Derby, Nottingham and Leicester, Nelsons Solicitors Limited‘s full-service offering spans disputes relating to children, financial claims and family issues involving international elements. In Nottingham, Emma Davies heads up the family department, and specialises in high-value divorce matters and financial remedy claims. In Derby, Melanie Bridgen is a key contact for divorce cases, children proceedings and domestic abuse claims, and notably works on matters that have cross-border elements. Praised by clients as ’very supportive and helpful’, Gayle Rowley leads the family team in Leicester. Gareth Protheroe heads up the care team and specialises in complex emotional abuse and parental alienation cases, often acting before the High Court and the Family Court.
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‘The Nelsons team, whilst being extremely professional and doing the right thing by their client at all times, it is the human side that makes this team unique to work with. They are interested in why things are the way they are. They are also very welcoming and generous with their time.’
‘Naomi Bond has been looking after my case for the last few years, she knows it perfectly, she knows me as a person and she treats me not just like a case but a human being, she is very supportive and helpful. It is easy to contact her at all times.’
‘Gayle Rowley at Nelsons has always been very supportive and helpful in various aspects of Family law that she has helped me with. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to her again.’
‘Melanie Bridgen was with me from the start. She encouraged me, advised me and kept me going through the most stressful time of my life.'
‘Emma Davies needs recognition as friendly, approachable and a great lawyer.’
‘Jeremy Ward is an exceptional lawyer. He is thoughtful and conscientious. He is intelligent and passionate about his clients.'
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Practice head
Emma Davies; Melanie Bridgen; Gayle Rowley; Gareth Protheroe
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Emma Davies; Jeremy Ward; Rina Mistry; Naomi Bond