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Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1975, before joining Freeth Cartwright & Sketchley where he became a Partner in 1980. He went on to form Nelsons in 1983, which, as Senior Partner, he helped build up to become one of the largest 50 firms in the country.
Marie trained as a barrister and was called to the Bar in 1999. She then trained at Nelsons Solicitors where she obtained dual qualification as a solicitor in 2002. Marie then joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2003 where she has been a Partner since 2009 and the Managing Partner since 2015.
Jacqui is a Partner and heads up our criminal defence team. She has worked in the Criminal Justice System for over 25 years. Her experience includes being the Director for Crime at one of the biggest criminal defence firms in the UK.
Jayne joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2018 as a Partner and Head of the Employment team. She trained at a top 100 law firm. Prior to joining us, Jayne was a partner and head of the employment department at Chattertons then at Cleggs Solicitors.
Lucie qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and worked for several years defending large and complex fraud cases. Lucie joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2019 and became a Partner in 2021.
The two leading guides, Legal 500 and Chambers Directory, have ranked Mark top in the region for 15 years for fraud, and as a leading lawyer – “highly experienced – market leader in the Midlands” and “first rate and buzzing with ideas, authoritative yet approachable”.
Steve specialises in representing legal practitioners and accountants in dealings with their various regulatory bodies. He is recognised for this work by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Abbie joined in 2025 as a Paralegal after completing her Law LLB studies at the University of Liverpool, and supports our Crime team.
Alan joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2024. He specialises in dispute resolution both in the UK and in claims involving assets and trusts based in offshore jurisdictions.
Alistair Robertson-Gopffarth is a Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Notary Public, advising individuals, families and businesses on a broad range of personal legal and tax matters.
Amar Ul Haq is a compassionate, empathetic and highly driven Family Law Solicitor with over 25 years’ experience.
Andrew is a Consultant at Richard Nelson LLP based in Redhill, Surrey. He is an employment law specialist, providing advice and guidance on all aspects of the employment relationship.
Andrew is a proficient Dispute Resolution solicitor who qualified in 1990. He has practiced in the East Midlands throughout his career, previously as a partner and director in a successful Midlands firm.
Ann Owens qualified as a solicitor in 1994. In her 28 year career, Ann has advised and represented clients on a broad range of family matters. Ann is passionate about client care and will offer no nonsense advice in a calm manner.
Charles Wilson is a highly experienced Family and Private Client solicitor. He practised in the North West of England for over 40 years. He was one of three partners in an old established practice that merged with a local practice to form a five partner firm which was ultimately acquired by a national firm in 2019.
Craig joined Richard Nelson LLP in April 2021. Prior to joining he had been a Managing Director of JWK Legal Group Limited until its acquisition by national law firm, Simpson Millar LLP. He was a Partner of Simpson Millar LLP and became national chair of the Dispute Resolution and Employment departments of that firm.
Craig Maher has over 30 year’s experience specialising in company, commercial, corporate and property services for your business.
Darren has a wealth of experience across all areas of criminal matters, with over 25 years in the criminal justice system, including working as Senior Crown Prosecutor for the East Midlands Crown Prosecution Service.
David Hughes is a Consultant Solicitor with long-standing expertise in corporate and company law. Since qualifying in 2004, he has advised on shareholder agreements, business sales and purchases, and share reorganisations, earning a reputation for a clear, practical approach valued by SMEs and owner-managed businesses alike.
Delyth joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2025 as an Associate Solicitor, collaborating closely with Lucie Malins to develop and enhance the firm’s Compliance and Risk team.
Dipo Osikoya is an accomplished employment lawyer with a proven track record in providing expert legal counsel to leading international software, energy, and financial organisations.
Don Peel specialises in commercial landlord and tenant and real estate procedure and disputes. He is an experienced litigator with extensive experience built up over more than 25 years in legal practice.
Elissa is a Consultant at Richard Nelson LLP and splits her time between North Wales and London with a focus on advising businesses on a range of employment law issues, from day to day advice to complex legal challenges.
Eve qualified as a lawyer in 2008 and has worked as a criminal defence lawyer throughout her career. She previously worked for a large legal 500 firm and focused on defending serious crime, sexual offences and complex fraud matters.
Evelyn joined in 2024 as a Paralegal after completing her Law LLB studies at the University of Leicester.
Gajen is an experienced Corporate and Commercial Technology lawyer. He has an ongoing track record of working in and consulting for some of the top global companies.
Gary is an experienced civil and commercial litigator with an expertise in a wide range of areas.
Gita Duggal qualified as a solicitor in 2011. All of Gita’s experience to date has been in family law.
Hardeep qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and since qualification has been practising family law.
Since qualifying in 1995 Ian has practised as a successful litigation and dispute resolution solicitor. He is best known for his legal representation of vulnerable adults in mental capacity litigation and for financial recovery claims after exploitation or financial abuse.
Jasdeep is an experienced solicitor, having acted for an impressive portfolio of clients in an array of complicated and high-value commercial disputes and property disputes.
Karen qualified as a Solicitor in 2007, having practised as a paralegal and completed her training contract in Oldham. Since 2009 Karen has worked in East Lancashire both as a Solicitor and a Partner. She has been a self-employed Consultant Solicitor since October 2018.
Kelly is a family solicitor who predominantly works with clients in Cornwall and Plymouth. She read Law at the University of Westminster and attained the Law Society Family Law Accreditation in 2018.
Khadijah is an experienced Immigration Solicitor who has specialised in UK immigration law since 2017 and qualified in 2019. She is accredited as a Supervisor Senior Caseworker under the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme (IAAS) and has extensive experience advising on both personal and corporate immigration matters.
Kimberley Hircock is an education solicitor with experience in Special Educational Needs and Disability and advocacy involving the First-Tier Tribunal.
Latoya began her legal career in 2013 when she joined Cartwright King as a criminal defence paralegal.
Laura Alliss is a Consultant Solicitor specialising in contentious probate, wills and trusts.
Laura Bowyer is an HR Consultant, Workplace Mediator, legal professional and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association, with over 20 years’ experience.
Lauren has been a family law solicitor in Nottingham and Leicester since 2006.
Leanne has experience in dealing with a wide range of legal issues for both married and unmarried couples including financial remedy proceedings, issues relating to children and domestic abuse injunctions.
Lily is a qualified solicitor specialising in criminal defence, with experience in sexual offences, fraud, and university investigations, providing expert support throughout.
Lisa Grant is a Chartered Legal Executive at Richard Nelson LLP assisting clients with debt recovery, commercial and residential property litigation and disputes.
Liz Hunt qualified as a solicitor in 2008. She has worked in all aspects of family law and is an accredited member of the Law Society Family Panel.
Louise O’Driscoll has been a solicitor for over 15 years with strong advocacy and analytical skills, which are put to excellent use in this field. She is confident at drafting written submissions as well as delivering a logical, clear and concise argument in person.
Lucie-Anne Rhodes is a Property Litigation Solicitor with over fourteen years’ experience of acting on a wide range of property-related issues
Lucienne Sutton qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and specialises in Commercial Property and Renewable Energy work – mainly for solar and wind projects.
Malcolm has worked in Immigration law since 1998, qualifying as a solicitor in 2003. Over the last two decades Malcolm has tackled a wide range of immigration law problems, from complex human rights and deportation cases to family visa applications, citizenship applications, and leave to remain for students and highly skilled workers.
Maria joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2022, having previously worked at a Nottingham law firm as a commercial property paralegal, where she developed experience of managing a high volume of time-pressured matters.
Marjorie Creek is a specialist private client solicitor. She specialises in Wills, safeguarding concerns, Lasting Powers of Attorneys, Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration, and Care Fees.
Mark was called to the Bar as a barrister in 1997 and obtained dual qualification as a solicitor in 2001 after joining Cartwright King Solicitors’ fraud team. He spent over 15 years ranked in the Legal 500 as a top fraud lawyer but also covered many high profile and complex regulatory cases, as well as conducting advocacy on numerous general crime matters. This has given him and an impressive ‘all round’ knowledge and experience base.
Megan is a qualified solicitor based at Richard Nelson LLP in Nottingham. She defends clients facing a broad range of serious sexual offences.
Melissa joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2025 as a Paralegal after completing her LLM in Law at the University of Law in Manchester.
Michelle Clark is a family solicitor with expertise in divorce, ancillary relief (financial remedy) and children cases.
Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2018 and has particular expertise in partner visa and naturalisation applications, and regularly advises businesses on sponsor licence applications and compliance.
Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and since qualification has worked exclusively in employment law.
Naomi Matthews is a consultant solicitor with an in-depth understanding and expertise in data protection, freedom of information (FOIA), environmental information requests (EIR) and the regulation of investigatory powers act (RIPA).
Olaide Osazuwa is an experienced and dedicated solicitor with over a decade of practice in UK immigration and public law.
Rheanna Stewart is working as a paralegal in Richard Nelson LLP Education department.
Rita qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and has over 17 years’ experience in Immigration and Criminal work. Prior to joining she was the Head of Department at Cartwright King Solicitors and a criminal duty solicitor.
Sacha Barrett is an Employment Consultant Solicitor, joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2025. She is based in London but is available to assist clients in employment matters nationally.
Samantha is an education solicitor with over 15 years of experience in civil litigation, with a particular focus on EHCP cases.
Sameena Alladin is a consultant solicitor who specialises in Family Law. She is also an Accredited Family Mediator.
In 2022 Sarah-Jane joined Richard Nelson LLP as a Senior Legal Adviser in the Professional Disciplinary Team; defending professionals in fitness to practise investigations.
Scott has been helping clients with Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate and Court of Protection since 2007.
Sheeba Eeswaramoorthy is a highly experienced Family Law Solicitor, with over 25 years of practice across the West Midlands, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
Theodora is an expert UK and Nigerian Solicitor, specialising in Wills & Probate., bridging the gap between legal rigour and digital innovation.
Tracey is a highly experienced solicitor with over 20 years in the legal profession, specialising in Wills and Probate.
Trudi has been supporting Education Solicitors for over 15 years, in an administrative/support capacity, and is experienced in the EHCP process.
Vanessa is a family lawyer/chartered legal executive who qualified as a fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1996 but has practised in family law since 1990.
Victoria completed her law degree at the University of Exeter before attending Nottingham Trent University to complete her Bar Vocational Diploma. She joined Richard Nelson LLP in May 2016 as a Senior Legal Assistant.
