Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in the East Midlands
Elliot Mather has established itself as one of the East Midlands' leading law firms, combining extensive legal expertise with a commitment to personalised service. Our team of over 59 legally qualified specialists operates across six offices, serving businesses, entrepreneurs, families, and individuals throughout the region and beyond. With decades of collective experience, we deliver tailored legal solutions in areas including criminal law, family mediation, commercial property, and employment disputes. Our firm is approved by the Legal Aid Agency and The Law Society, with solicitors featured on specialist panels such as the Family Panel and Criminal Litigation Panel.We maintain professional indemnity insurance compliant with Solicitors Regulation Authority standards and adhere to rigorous quality controls. Our approach prioritises clarity, affordability, and ethical practice, ensuring clients receive both technical excellence and accessible support. This combination of scale and personal attention has earned us a strong reputation, with most new clients coming through trusted recommendations.
Services
Criminal Defence
Family Mediation
Commercial Property
Employment Disputes
Wills & Probate
Child Care Law
Dispute Resolution
Residential Conveyancing
Corporate Law
Personal Injury Claims
Highlights and features
- 59+ legally qualified specialists across six regional offices
- Approved by the Legal Aid Agency and The Law Society
- Specialist panel memberships including Family and Criminal Litigation Panels
- Over 160 staff delivering accessible, client-focused legal support
- Maintain SRA-compliant professional indemnity insurance
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
- The Law Society
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team provides expert representation in magistrates' and crown courts across England and Wales. With specialists in benefit fraud, motoring offences, and regulatory law, we offer strategic defence strategies and police station representation. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of criminal procedure and proven track record in complex cases.
Family Mediation
Specialist family mediators help resolve relationship breakdowns through constructive negotiation. Services include pre-nuptial agreements, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our accredited mediators prioritise amicable solutions while protecting clients' legal rights in divorce and separation proceedings.
Commercial Property
Comprehensive commercial property services cover acquisitions, leases, development projects, and landlord-tenant disputes. Our solicitors handle transactions for businesses and property investors, providing clear advice on contracts, planning permissions, and property management issues across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Employment Disputes
We advise employers and employees on employment law matters including contracts, redundancies, discrimination claims, and tribunal representation. Our proactive approach helps businesses prevent disputes while ensuring robust defence in contested cases across the East Midlands region.
Wills & Probate
Specialist solicitors assist with will creation, probate applications, and contested trust matters. Services include lasting power of attorney arrangements, inheritance tax planning, and elderly client care advice, ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected and executed.
People
Jonathan Barber
Head of Wills, Probate and Elderly Client Services
Experienced probate specialist with over 20 years' experience in estate planning and elderly client care. Regularly handles complex inheritance disputes and Court of Protection matters.
Elizabeth Bilton
Family Law Specialist
Accredited family mediator with expertise in divorce settlements and child custody arrangements. Leads mediation services from the Mansfield office with a focus on amicable dispute resolution.
Steve Brint
Criminal Law Partner
Criminal defence solicitor specialising in serious crime representation. Oversees the firm's criminal law department with particular experience in regulatory law and police station advocacy.
Hannah Fairweather
Dispute Resolution Head
Leading commercial disputes lawyer with expertise in contract enforcement and business litigation. Manages complex commercial cases from the Chesterfield office with a strategic approach.
Andrew Yates
Residential Conveyancing Head
Property law specialist overseeing residential transactions across the East Midlands. Focuses on smooth conveyancing processes for first-time buyers and property investors alike.
Questions
What areas of law does Elliot Mather specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, family law mediation, commercial property transactions, employment disputes, wills & probate, and child care law across six East Midlands offices.
Are Elliot Mather solicitors regulated professionals?
Yes, all our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain professional indemnity insurance as required by law.
Do you offer legal aid services?
We accept legally aided cases in approved practice areas through our Legal Aid Agency accreditation. Eligibility is assessed during initial consultations.
What makes Elliot Mather different from other law firms?
We combine regional accessibility with specialist expertise across 59+ legal disciplines, maintaining personal service while offering comprehensive legal solutions.
Reviews (7)
James Mayfair
Oct 21, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Totally slow. Still waiting on our sale and it's been 9 months.solicitors are unprofessional and incompetent. DO NOT GO HERE TO SELL YOUR HOME
K.
May 03, 2021
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My son and my whole family went through a very traumatic experience Lucy Tissington as well as acting on our behalf she was very supportive. When ever I left a message for Lucy to contact me she always did so as soon as she was able to. Thank you Lucy from the bottom.of our hearts
Biraj Parmar
Mar 31, 2021
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I used the services of Nick Elliot to sell my business, the service he provided was exceptional. He provided great advice and insight into the full process. If I ever sell my business again i'll most certainly use Nick!
Scott Parkinson
May 24, 2020
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I'd recommend Mr Joe Harvey the senior associate solicitor at this firm to represent anyone, having been represented by Mr Harvey I can assure you that he remains professional and courteous throughout proceedings.
Steve H.
Nov 30, 2019
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I would highly recommend this firm for family matters. Puja Mojaria dealt with my case and she was excellent.
Reilly Mich
Nov 21, 2019
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I received good and professional advice about separation and child custody. I was very nervous before my first appointment but my solicitor made me feel at ease and she explained everything really well. I would definitely recommend them for family law advice. The receptionist was helpful too.
Carly Grant
Oct 17, 2019
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I can't thank Karen Perry enough. She was efficient and communicative. Nothing was too much trouble and she got everything sorted for us quickly. If you are looking for conveyencing then I would definitely recommend Karen!
