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Falcon Business Centre, Eagle Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5JY

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Falcon Business Centre, Eagle Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5JY

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Richard Nelson LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.7
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
95%
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Richard Nelson LLP are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Richard Nelson LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Richard Nelson LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Richard Nelson LLP

Description

Richard Nelson LLP is a national firm of solicitors providing a range of specialist legal services to professionals, businesses and individuals throughout England and Wales

Rankings by area of expertise

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Richard Nelson LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Richard Nelson LLP are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Richard Nelson LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Richard Nelson LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Richard Nelson LLP

Description

Richard Nelson LLP is a national firm of solicitors providing a range of specialist legal services to professionals, businesses and individuals throughout England and Wales

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Richard Nelson LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Employment 16 / 3,598
Crime/ Criminal Defence 6 / 2,144
Immigration 10 / 2,275
Family Law 128 / 4,204
Dispute Resolution 71 / 1,801
Wills, Trusts & Probate 321 / 3,777
Immigration Law 13 / 1,166
Education 1 / 423
Actions against the police 2 / 188
Appeals Law 68 / 851
Money & Tax 6 / 1,940
Litigation 27 / 904
Compliance Law 50 / 448
Care Law 69 / 539
Professional Negligence 78 / 1,293
Government Investigations 25 / 414
Criminal Law 74 / 1,012
Medical Law 19 / 190
Company & Commercial 134 / 4,136
Healthcare Law 30 / 357
Consumer 72 / 4,388
Court of Protection and Deputyship 99 / 582
Commercial Property 202 / 3,647
Driving offences 42 / 631
Housing & Property 651 / 4,754
IT & Intellectual Property 53 / 1,102
Child Law 202 / 1,646
Debt and Tax Law 119 / 785
Discrimination Law 62 / 500
Fraud Law 35 / 518
Local Government Law 7 / 60
Regulations 50 / 2,385
Road Traffic Law 41 / 253
Agriculture 112 / 821
Animal Law 23 / 117
Charities 140 / 764
Civil Rights Law 12 / 97
Clinical Negligence 261 / 1,242
Company Law 100 / 972
Contract Law 140 / 1,424
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 75 / 888
Dental Law 11 / 56
Domestic Violence Law 99 / 901
Drug Law 34 / 267
Environmental Law 38 / 394
Equality Law 107 / 1,093
Financial Crime Law 39 / 466
Health and Welfare Law 28 / 185
Human rights 79 / 961
Inheritance Law 120 / 687
Injunctions Law 97 / 930
Land Law 215 / 1,326
Motoring Law 33 / 141
National Insurance Law 67 / 421
Nuisance Law 43 / 235
Personal Injury 360 / 2,638
Retail Law 9 / 71
Sports Law 43 / 305
Terrorism Law 23 / 150
Transport Law 18 / 140
National 170 / 11,257

Contact & Locations - Richard Nelson LLP

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Falcon Business Centre, Eagle Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5JY

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4.7 /5 57 Reviews
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The firm is praised for expertise across employment law, settlement agreements, redundancy and discrimination, as well as immigration, visas, citizenship, DBS/barred list matters and education/SEN cases. Clients consistently valued the team’s clear legal advice, strong preparation, and ability to achieve positive outcomes, often under tight deadlines or in complex matters. Soft skills highlighted include professionalism, empathy, patience, responsiveness, and reassuring communication. Reviewers also noted that the firm explains issues in plain English, keeps clients well updated, and provides calm, supportive guidance during stressful situations.

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Commercial property lease litigation-Lucie-Anne Rhodes, RICHARD NELSON LLP

I cannot recommend Lucie Anne Rhodes highly enough. She guided me through one of the most challenging periods of my life with unwavering professionalism, genuine empathy, and sharp legal acumen. My case involved a complex commercial lease dispute that had dragged on for over a year. I was paying rent on a property I couldn't use due to a prolonged electricity disconnection, facing an inflated massive dilapidations claim and dealing with uncooperative landlords and their solicitors. To add to the pressure, I lost my regular job during this period and was financially stretched to my limits, with an expensive family hospitalisation and medical needs. Lucie never once made me feel like just another case file. She: * Fought tirelessly against unreasonable demands and delaying tactics. * Provided clear, honest advice even when the news was difficult to hear. * Negotiated strategically, always keeping my best interests at the forefront. * Showed genuine compassion during moments of personal crisis, including redundancy and family pressures. * Secured a settlement that, while not the outcome I originally hoped for, protected me from the massive dilapidations claim and allowed me to walk away with my dignity intact. If you need a solicitor who combines legal excellence with true humanity, look no further. Lucie is worth every penny and more. Thank you for everything.

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Martin Bandyopadhyay

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Unrivalled Advocacy for Complex Litigation: The Gold Standard in Legal Defence

Richard Nelson LLP is an exceptional firm, particularly for those navigating the nuances of complex financial litigation. I can say without reservation that Jacqui Callan is the finest solicitor I have encountered. Her commitment to her clients is unparalleled—providing a grounding presence in critical meetings and even conducting home visits to ensure every detail is captured. Jacqui blends rigorous diligence with a professional yet approachable demeanour that is rare in high-stakes law. There is a definitive reason she is one of the top-ranked practitioners in the UK; she delivers results with absolute integrity.

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Excellent Lawyer

Darren Young helped me in my case and gave me support from.start to finish. It took quite a few months and Darren's communication and advice was priceless. He helped me get the right outcome that previous firms had bot been able to achieve. Cannot recommend Darren highly enough.

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1st Class - Couldn't recommend more

Led by Jacqui, I was provided a first class, excellent service throughout a 9 month period, including a trial at court. I was kept up to date throughout the process, very professional and compassionate due to the ordeal I have been through. It was clear from the start that the team had a deep understanding of the legalities, providing expert advice and support from start to finish. Highly recommend.

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Exceptional expertise and efficiency

Lucy Ann Rhodes resolved a commercial lease issue with my landlord in a matter of days, after my previous solicitors had been unable to do so for months. She was highly knowledgeable, efficient, and clear in her advice, and also kind and genuinely supportive throughout. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Richard was easy to reach. Has excellent customer service skills. When I had a question he was efficient and clear in responding and explained "jargon" in simple words making the settlement easy for me to understand

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Emily W

Absolutely amazing service!! Mark Hopwell did me good and managed to get me the desired outcome in my case. I couldn’t be more grateful! Worth every penny!! Thanks for everything

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Daniel P

Great experience, i had real confidence in the advice and that the matter was being progressed quickly and professionally. Excellent rapport with the solictors - will definitely use Richard Nelson again.

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James M

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Eve was very professional, helped with the prep , and made the court session go as smoothly as possible, got me the best possible outcome as discussed before . Very nice and professional

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Helen M

Family Law

I found Vanessa Gillbanks extremely helpful and informative, using language that was easy to understand at a time that was very stressful to me. I would readily recommend this company. The charges were advised to me before I started any proceedings which of course was preferable as I was able to budget for these. I am completely happy to go back to Richard Nelson LLP for any future needs.

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The firm is praised for expertise across employment law, settlement agreements, redundancy and discrimination, as well as immigration, visas, citizenship, DBS/barred list matters and education/SEN cases. Clients consistently valued the team’s clear legal advice, strong preparation, and ability to achieve positive outcomes, often under tight deadlines or in complex matters. Soft skills highlighted include professionalism, empathy, patience, responsiveness, and reassuring communication. Reviewers also noted that the firm explains issues in plain English, keeps clients well updated, and provides calm, supportive guidance during stressful situations.

Clear explanations
Prompt responses
Professional service
Compassionate support
Highly knowledgeable
Kept updated
Approachable team
Quick turnaround
Excellent communication
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Spencer Collin

Employment

5 star service from Patrick

I’m extremely grateful for the help and support I received throughout my settlement agreement. From the very beginning, Patrick was incredibly sympathetic and understanding of my situation, which made what was already a stressful time much easier to deal with. He took the time to explain all the legal terminology in a way that I could actually understand and never made me feel uncomfortable asking questions. I always felt listened to, supported, and confident that I understood what I was agreeing to. I would highly recommend their services to anyone needing advice and support with a settlement agreement. Professional, compassionate, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. 5 stars without hesitation!

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Hugo von Fragstein

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Not a fluke

One can appreciate that you don’t ever find yourself in need of help or assistance from solicitors. However in this case, part of me was relieved that I could rely on Richard Nelson LLP. They are fast and professional in their responses, always have time to listen to any concerns, no matter large or small, and clearly have extensive experience which provided me with assurance that the best outcome was possible. Thank you, with all sincerity, thank you.

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Professional. friendly and knowledgeable solicitors who listen, understand, and show empathy.

Professional. friendly and knowledgeable solicitors who listen, understand, and show empathy. The Richard Nelson team were wonderful at every touch point. They were more than a solicitor and there in my hour of need. When other firms told me I had no rights and they couldn't do anything, this wonderful team listened, understood, were empathetic and provided a professional service. The support from the team also in turn helped my mental health in what was a stressful and traumatic experience dealing with the police and courts.

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Employment

Professional, responsive, and effective

Patrick was exceptionally quick to respond, and consistently accurate in his assessment of the situation and his recommendations. He ensured the matter was dealt with promptly, professionally, and achieved the outcome I was looking for. No hesitation in recommending Patrick if you need his assistance.

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Big thank you to Mark Hopwell

He dealt with my case very efficiently, and we got the best result.

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Ruth Williams

Wills, Trusts & Probate

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I cannot recommend Marjorie Creek and Richard Nelson LLP highly enough. Marjorie supported me through an incredibly difficult and prolonged period, and I will always be deeply grateful that I had her in my corner. Her knowledge, experience and professional judgement were invaluable, but what made such a difference was the genuine compassion, kindness and reassurance she showed throughout. During a situation that was often extremely challenging, knowing that I could turn to Marjorie for clear advice, support and guidance gave me enormous reassurance. She was always approachable, responsive and there when I needed her, acting promptly and professionally while never losing the human touch. I always felt that she genuinely cared about my situation and was committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. It is difficult to put into words just how much her support meant during that time. Marjorie is an exceptional professional and a genuinely compassionate person, and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone needing knowledgeable, trustworthy and supportive legal representation.

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Thank you for this review. We are fortunate to have Marjorie in our team!

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Frances Ledbury

Employment

Frances

As a lawyer myself it was interesting for me to see things from the other side. I did not expect to be in a position to need the advice I required but was so relieved to find Steve Roberts - an extremely competent, calm and personable solicitor who put me at my ease within minutes of speaking to him. I am so glad I instructed someone else instead of dealing with the case myself- his written response was extremely succinct and well put. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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Immigration

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Khadijah Maqsood at Richard Nelson, has been super nice and helpful. She was super patient and understanding and would definitely recommend her. Thanks Again Khadijah for all the help ❤️🙏🏼

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Immigration

Michael

From the first call and throughout the whole process to its successful outcome Rita was robust, approachable and tenacious in doing all she could to ensure that we understood all that we needed to provide so that she could present the very best case in our visa application. Highly recommended.

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Anna Callow

Immigration Law

Anna

I worked with Rita for over nine years on my spouse visa application. Throughout the entire process, she was exceptionally professional, understanding, and consistently well‑organised. Her dedication and expertise made a huge difference, and thanks to her fantastic work, my visa has finally been granted. I would highly recommend Rita’s services.

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