Nelsons Solicitors Limited fields a dedicated property litigation team with notable expertise in the East Midlands, particularly regarding residential property disputes. Simon Waterfield is a well-regarded property litigation specialist and has a deep understanding of public and private right-of-way disputes. Chris Chan joined the practice in January 2024, and Paula Haverkamp handles landlord and tenant cases, representing some of the group’s key letting agent clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nelsons are a friendly and cohesive team of property specialists who have great presence in the East Midlands and beyond.’

  • ‘Simon Waterfield and Andy Rudkin are terrific. They have detailed knowledge of real estate law and exceptional client care skills.’

  • ‘Nelsons offers good service and legal expertise.' 

  • ‘Pragmatic, effective and efficient.’

  • ‘Very easy to work with. Effective and realistic.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Waterfield

Other key lawyers

Chris Chan, Paula Haverkamp, Andy Rudkin