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Richard Nelson LLP

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3rd Floor, St George'S House, 6 St George'S Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QX

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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 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
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 18 / 3,624
Crime/ Criminal Defence 7 / 2,143
Immigration 11 / 2,286
Family Law 125 / 4,224
Dispute Resolution 76 / 1,805
Wills, Trusts & Probate 307 / 3,765
Immigration Law 11 / 1,162
Education 1 / 422
Actions against the police 2 / 185
Appeals Law 67 / 851
Money & Tax 6 / 1,953
Litigation 28 / 898
Compliance Law 49 / 450
Care Law 66 / 534
Professional Negligence 87 / 1,299
Government Investigations 24 / 417
Criminal Law 69 / 1,011
Medical Law 18 / 189
Company & Commercial 139 / 4,184
Healthcare Law 29 / 356
Consumer 70 / 4,418
Court of Protection and Deputyship 98 / 579
Commercial Property 204 / 3,668
Driving offences 45 / 628
Housing & Property 644 / 4,774
IT & Intellectual Property 56 / 1,114
Child Law 186 / 1,642
Debt and Tax Law 117 / 788
Fraud Law 38 / 516
Local Government Law 7 / 59
Regulations 61 / 2,412
Road Traffic Law 46 / 250
Agriculture 114 / 821
Animal Law 23 / 114
Charities 136 / 767
Civil Rights Law 12 / 97
Clinical Negligence 257 / 1,247
Company Law 92 / 972
Contract Law 135 / 1,430
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 72 / 892
Dental Law 13 / 56
Discrimination Law 62 / 499
Domestic Violence Law 93 / 898
Drug Law 34 / 266
Environmental Law 36 / 395
Equality Law 106 / 1,097
Financial Crime Law 40 / 463
Health and Welfare Law 25 / 186
Human rights 77 / 962
Inheritance Law 113 / 682
Injunctions Law 94 / 933
Land Law 208 / 1,326
Motoring Law 32 / 137
National Insurance Law 68 / 423
Nuisance Law 44 / 235
Personal Injury 361 / 2,652
Retail Law 9 / 71
Sports Law 40 / 304
Terrorism Law 21 / 149
Transport Law 16 / 137
National 194 / 11,167

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)

3rd Floor, St George'S House, 6 St George'S Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QX

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4.7 /5 57 Reviews
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What clients say about Richard Nelson LLP

The firm specialises in education law (SEN, EHCP, specialist school placements), immigration and visas, employment and settlement agreements, DBS/DBS barring matters, regulatory/TR A cases, family and financial disputes, criminal and safeguarding advocacy, and commercial/lease disputes. Clients praise deep legal expertise, thoroughness and strong case strategy. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, clear communication, responsiveness, tenacity and professionalism; clients also note reassurance, compassion, practical guidance, attentiveness to detail and a supportive, calming manner that reduces stress during difficult processes.

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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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Mohammed S

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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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 specialises in education law (SEN, EHCP, specialist school placements), immigration and visas, employment and settlement agreements, DBS/DBS barring matters, regulatory/TR A cases, family and financial disputes, criminal and safeguarding advocacy, and commercial/lease disputes. Clients praise deep legal expertise, thoroughness and strong case strategy. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, clear communication, responsiveness, tenacity and professionalism; clients also note reassurance, compassion, practical guidance, attentiveness to detail and a supportive, calming manner that reduces stress during difficult processes.

Highly responsive
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Anthony Connor

A Delicate Matter

A family member got into difficulties. I didn't have a regular solicitor to hand and was advised not to use local companies anyway so, I started browsing the internet. Where to start? I came across Richard Nelson LLP in Nottingham and sent in a very basic outline of the matter - this was on a Sunday afternoon. First thing Monday morning I received a very kind and understanding response from Lily Nutbrown. I felt immediately that she was a genuine and caring person. She called me a little later and after a 10 minute conversation, I knew I was in good hands. Lily's attention to detail is brilliant. Her responses are always timely and very reassuring. The whole episode was a tense and anxious time for my family but, throughout it, we were able to draw comfort and solace from the support given to us by Lily. When the Court date arrived our anxiety levels peaked but, the Barrister appointed through Lily did a great job and a fair outcome was achieved. I just cannot thank Lily enough for her help.

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CalmAnd supportive

Megan was incredible, from day one she made me feel that I was in good hands

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Che Charles

secured specialist sixth form place and fought hard to amend EHCP

I think Samantha is amazing in what she does she is absolutely brilliant and this is the second time she and Trudie have secured a place for my son in a specialist dyslexic school and now sixth form. Not only is she excellent at her job she has saved my son's educational future. I would highly recommend.

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Excellent service provided by Richard Nelson LLP Solicitors

Richard Nelson LLP Solicitors have been dealing with our case for over a year now and have always provided prompt and efficient legal services. Malcolm Hachemi has always responded timely to emails and phone calls and we have been very satisfied with the legal services we have received, thank you. Richard Nelson LLP Solicitors come highly recommended for any immigration and Visa legal representation you may require. We cannot speak highly enough of their services and professionalism, thank you again for all your assistance.

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Education

Life Changing Outcome

Our life has changed immensely for the better now that our daughter has been granted a special school placement. Whereas before there was no hope we can look towards a brighter future - our daughter now able to access education and her mental health is improving every day. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for Samantha and Trudi's help in this matter, I don't know where we would have been without them! Samantha was so patient with us and seemed to genuinely understand the issues we faced. She offered a lot of practical advice and was there with us every step of the way during this long and horrible process. She has given us our lives back as our daughter is thriving both in and out of school. I only wish we had contacted her sooner.

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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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Frances Ledbury

Employment

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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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Michael Bretton

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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