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The Old Docks, Watery Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1AU

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Richard Nelson LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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.

Richard Nelson LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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 15 / 3,545
Crime/ Criminal Defence 5 / 2,126
Immigration 11 / 2,260
Family Law 68 / 4,157
Dispute Resolution 57 / 1,792
Wills, Trusts & Probate 302 / 3,713
Immigration Law 14 / 1,178
Education 1 / 419
Actions against the police 2 / 188
Appeals Law 71 / 850
Money & Tax 4 / 1,903
Litigation 23 / 924
Care Law 68 / 535
Compliance Law 53 / 445
Professional Negligence 69 / 1,278
Criminal Law 20 / 1,013
Government Investigations 23 / 405
Medical Law 15 / 187
Company & Commercial 117 / 4,048
Healthcare Law 10 / 389
Commercial Property 150 / 3,581
Court of Protection and Deputyship 102 / 587
Consumer 71 / 4,304
Driving offences 37 / 629
Housing & Property 670 / 4,698
IT & Intellectual Property 46 / 1,086
Child Law 208 / 1,646
Contract Law 152 / 1,416
Debt and Tax Law 121 / 775
Discrimination Law 63 / 495
Fraud Law 35 / 514
Local Government Law 7 / 60
Regulations 35 / 2,332
Road Traffic Law 38 / 256
Agriculture 104 / 815
Animal Law 21 / 114
Charities 137 / 754
Civil Rights Law 11 / 98
Clinical Negligence 258 / 1,218
Company Law 100 / 959
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 73 / 872
Dental Law 10 / 55
Domestic Violence Law 100 / 895
Drug Law 33 / 265
Environmental Law 32 / 390
Equality Law 111 / 1,074
Financial Crime Law 38 / 463
Health and Welfare Law 27 / 185
Human rights 75 / 951
Inheritance Law 133 / 698
Injunctions Law 87 / 919
Land Law 230 / 1,326
Motoring Law 38 / 144
National Insurance Law 66 / 412
Nuisance Law 45 / 232
Personal Injury 364 / 2,591
Retail Law 7 / 71
Sports Law 43 / 303
Terrorism Law 23 / 147
Transport Law 18 / 139
National 124 / 11,166

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)

The Old Docks, Watery Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1AU

Reviews

4.9 /5 360 Reviews
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What clients say about Richard Nelson LLP

The firm is praised for strong expertise in employment law, immigration, education appeals, professional regulation, DBS matters and settlement agreements. Clients value its ability to handle complex, urgent and sensitive cases with speed, precision and sound judgement, often achieving excellent outcomes. Soft skills consistently highlighted include clear communication, patience, empathy, professionalism, approachability and reassurance. Reviewers also commend the team for explaining legal issues in plain English, keeping clients fully updated, and providing calm, practical support that makes stressful processes feel manageable.

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Shaun

Employment

Patrick is Amazing

Patrick has been extremely helpful during this difficult time for me. He has been so knowledgeable, hands on and most importantly made sure I understood everything without making me feel silly. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you for helping me.

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Excellent employment solicitor, twice over

Jayne Harrison has acted for me twice now & I wouldn’t go anywhere else for employment law. She responds quickly, goes through the paperwork line by line, & explains everything in plain & simple English (including the parts I didn’t want to hear). Every call was followed by clear written notes & her correspondence with the other side was precise, well reasoned & effective. Fast, practical & straight talking, which is exactly what you need when there’s a deadline. Highly recommended.

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Employment

Really helpful advice and support

Patrick was a great help to me with a recent issue. He offered helpful advice and support to me in difficult circumstances and was able to explain a complex process in simple terms.

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very good experience

It was a very good experience having Steve Roberts handle my case. His professionalism and experience showed in the result I got. Thank you Steve for the great job . I will recommend Richard Nelson LLP to anyone seeking legal counsel.

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Zoe

Employment

Employment solicitation

Patrick was very helpful, informative and clear, with regards to the information I needed. He was quick to respond and follow up whenever I needed answers to any additional questions. I appreciated his time and knowledge a lot! Would highly recommend him for legal advice.

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Employment

Sean

I approached Sarah-Jane for specialist legal advice regarding a complex professional regulatory matter. From the outset, I found her to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and approachable. She took the time to review the circumstances of my case carefully and provided clear, realistic and impartial advice regarding my available options. What I particularly appreciated was her honesty. Rather than simply telling me what I wanted to hear, she explained the strengths and weaknesses of my position and helped me understand the issues from a regulatory perspective. Her advice was not only legally informative but also practical and constructive. She helped me identify the steps I could take moving forward and provided valuable guidance on demonstrating reflection, professional insight and meaningful remediation. Throughout the process, I felt that my concerns were listened to and that the advice I received was thoughtful, thorough and clearly explained. What stood out most was that Sarah-Jane helped me move from feeling overwhelmed by the situation to having a clear understanding of my options and a practical plan for moving forward. I am extremely grateful for her guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend her services.

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Employment

Paddy

Richard Nelson LLP were very easy to contact, firstly through a very straightforward web form. I then got a very rapid reply linking me with Lawyer Patrick Macken who offering very prompt review of the documentation. Once in his possession, a phone discussion outlined his review of the document and he advised on any clauses I might want to consider in more detail. A change was subsequently introduced and Patrick checked this and all was signed off in good time. Patrick was very clear and professional, providing me with clarity regarding the documents wording, and answering my subsequent email queries very quickly. I am very happy with the service Patrick provided and will definitely use Richard Nelson LLP and Patrick again.

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Dipo offered a first class service. Thorough and supportive through the process. Highly recommended

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Jamil Nanda

Employment

Jamil

I would highly recommend Victoria Rees. She represented me for my GOC review hearing and was professional, knowledgeable and incredibly supportive throughout. Victoria gave me clear and practical advice, was extremely thorough in my preparation, and was always approachable and responsive when I needed guidance. Her expertise and attention to detail gave me real confidence going into the hearing. I am extremely grateful for all her hard work and support and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone facing a professional regulatory matter.

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Prompt, efficient service, with excellent communication at every stage. Cannot fault. Highly recommend.

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4.9 /5 1394 Reviews
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The firm is praised for strong expertise in employment law, immigration, education appeals, professional regulation, DBS matters and settlement agreements. Clients value its ability to handle complex, urgent and sensitive cases with speed, precision and sound judgement, often achieving excellent outcomes. Soft skills consistently highlighted include clear communication, patience, empathy, professionalism, approachability and reassurance. Reviewers also commend the team for explaining legal issues in plain English, keeping clients fully updated, and providing calm, practical support that makes stressful processes feel manageable.

Quick responses
Clear explanations
Professional service
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Prompt communication
Patient approach
Thorough preparation
Practical advice
Successful outcome

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Shaun

Employment

Patrick is Amazing

Patrick has been extremely helpful during this difficult time for me. He has been so knowledgeable, hands on and most importantly made sure I understood everything without making me feel silly. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you for helping me.

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Alan Cunningham

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Employment

Excellent employment solicitor, twice over

Jayne Harrison has acted for me twice now & I wouldn’t go anywhere else for employment law. She responds quickly, goes through the paperwork line by line, & explains everything in plain & simple English (including the parts I didn’t want to hear). Every call was followed by clear written notes & her correspondence with the other side was precise, well reasoned & effective. Fast, practical & straight talking, which is exactly what you need when there’s a deadline. Highly recommended.

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Employment

Really helpful advice and support

Patrick was a great help to me with a recent issue. He offered helpful advice and support to me in difficult circumstances and was able to explain a complex process in simple terms.

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Tona73

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Attentive & professional

Marjorie went out of her way to make sure everything progressed smoothly and fully explained all the legal jargon, making the whole process much easier to understand. Thank you

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anonymous

Family Law

Spouse Visa

I honestly cannot thank Michelle Lee enough for all the help, support and guidance she has given me throughout my husband’s spouse visa application. From the very beginning, she has been so helpful, patient and reassuring, especially during the stressful moments when things felt overwhelming and there were difficulties getting certain documents together. The whole process was quite stressful at times, but Michelle was always there to guide me through everything and explain what was needed. She took the time to understand our circumstances and made me feel supported throughout the process. I especially appreciated her patience and the care she put into our application, as this was something that meant so much to both me and my husband. Thankfully, my husband’s spouse visa has now been granted, and I genuinely could not be happier. I am so grateful to Michelle for helping us through this journey and for the part she played in bringing us one step closer to being together. I would wholeheartedly recommend Michelle to anyone needing help with an immigration or spouse visa application. Thank you again, Michelle, for everything you have done for us. It truly means more than you know! ❤️

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Employment

Sean

I approached Sarah-Jane for specialist legal advice regarding a complex professional regulatory matter. From the outset, I found her to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and approachable. She took the time to review the circumstances of my case carefully and provided clear, realistic and impartial advice regarding my available options. What I particularly appreciated was her honesty. Rather than simply telling me what I wanted to hear, she explained the strengths and weaknesses of my position and helped me understand the issues from a regulatory perspective. Her advice was not only legally informative but also practical and constructive. She helped me identify the steps I could take moving forward and provided valuable guidance on demonstrating reflection, professional insight and meaningful remediation. Throughout the process, I felt that my concerns were listened to and that the advice I received was thoughtful, thorough and clearly explained. What stood out most was that Sarah-Jane helped me move from feeling overwhelmed by the situation to having a clear understanding of my options and a practical plan for moving forward. I am extremely grateful for her guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend her services.

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Employment

Paddy

Richard Nelson LLP were very easy to contact, firstly through a very straightforward web form. I then got a very rapid reply linking me with Lawyer Patrick Macken who offering very prompt review of the documentation. Once in his possession, a phone discussion outlined his review of the document and he advised on any clauses I might want to consider in more detail. A change was subsequently introduced and Patrick checked this and all was signed off in good time. Patrick was very clear and professional, providing me with clarity regarding the documents wording, and answering my subsequent email queries very quickly. I am very happy with the service Patrick provided and will definitely use Richard Nelson LLP and Patrick again.

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Richard Brown

Employment

Richard

Dipo offered a first class service. Thorough and supportive through the process. Highly recommended

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Carlo Gavatorta

Actions against the police

Carlo

Great service throughout

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Debs Mccoy

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Debs

Marjorie has been fantastic from start to finish. She is efficient, kind and adds some humour whilst staying very professional. Would definitely recommend her to anyone

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