The practice at Nelsons Solicitors Limited handles the full spectrum of wills, with a particular niche in surrogacy wills. Team lead Jane Sutherland splits her time between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. Other notable individuals include Catherine McCannah and Amanda Voakes, who joined in July 2024, in Nottingham, Nadia Faki in Leicester and Helen Salisbury in Derby.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Catherine McCannah - really takes time to get to know clients and understand what they are trying to achieve.’

  • ‘Having worked closely with Nadia Faki in Leicester, I can confidently say that they both stand out as exceptional legal professionals in the private client sector. Their expertise in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney is matched by their ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and efficiency. What truly sets Nadia apart is her ability to make complex legal matters straightforward for clients. ’

  • ‘Helen was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about all the services the practice had to offer. Everything was fully explained to us in terms of what would happen next, what was expected of us, the costs of each service, etc. ’

  • ‘The staff are absolutely committed to understanding your specific needs, speaking clearly and avoiding jargon so they demystify complex issues to support you as a client to make decisions. They made every effort to understand my requirements. The information they prepared and shared in advance to prepare for meetings was excellent.’

  • ‘They gave clear advice on different options regarding my own personal circumstances. There's no doubt Nelsons work for you, they go the extra mile. The diverse skill set of legal expertise means that your solicitor can collaborate quickly with their colleagues should the need arise.’

  • ‘Everyone I have dealt with at Nelsons is extremely friendly. From the second you walk through the door, you are treated with kindness and courtesy. Highly knowledgeable, highly skilled and most importantly, as a client,t they are on your side.’

Practice head

Jane Sutherland; Catherine McCannah; Amanda Voakes; Nadia Faki; Helen Salisbury; Gemma Ann Hopper