The ‘superb family law team’ at Nelsons Solicitors Limited is led by Emma Davies in Nottingham, Melanie Bridgen in Derby and Lisa-Marie Leanders in Leicester. The firm stands outs for its specialist expertise in international children law, surrogacy, deprivation of liberty, unravelling trusts, and international disputes over children, assets and jurisdiction. Bridgen is known for her work with children proceedings and domestic abuse, while Leanders is experienced handling high net worth financial cases, often involving complicated financial structures, trusts and inherited assets. Divorce specialist Davies, together with Gareth Protheroe and Gayle Rowley have a very good reputation in Children law and care proceedings.
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‘Melanie Bridgen is a well prepared advocate undertaking a lot of public law work frequently instructed by Guardians with whom she is very popular because of both her manner and child focussed approach. She has also developed something of a specialism in in cases with an international dimension.
‘Superb family law team, class A and the absolute go to in children law and financial relief on divorce. They far outweigh their competitors in every aspect. The people provide hands on support and client care from the outset concentrating on strategy and approach. Given their wealth of experience, they are financially competitive.’
‘Melanie Bridgen, partner, is an exceptional solicitor, she has all of the qualities that people desire in a solicitor: client care that is compassionate yet robust, excellent preparation. She is a phenomenal solicitor and knows children law like the back of her hand. She stands out above all other partners in other solicitor's firms.’
‘Gayle Rowley - Gayle is very client-focussed and makes herself readily available to discuss matters with clients and Counsel. Gayle cares very deeply about her clients.’
‘Gareth Protheroe leads a highly capable and approachable team with all of his usual flair, focus and calm assurance.’
‘Gareth Protheroe is a highly efficient and down-to-Earth solicitor, with an assured approach which belies his relative youth.’
‘Melanie Bridgen has provided an excellent service throughout an extended family court process. She has been professional, highly empathic, and had impeccable knowledge and professional experience. Melanie has been a brilliant advocate for my case - and is highly responsive.’
‘Nelsons are an well-established and highly respected firm, deservedly so. They cover a number of disciplines with the utmost professionalism. They are a pleasure to deal with and prominent in the local legal community.’
‘Melanie Bridgen is a committed, industrious lawyer who always prioritises the interests of her clients. She is a fearless, yet balanced advocate. She has an impressive client base, increasingly within the privately-funded sector.'
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Davies, Melanie Bridgen, Lisa -Marie Leanders, Gareth Protheroe