Solicitors for Ashbourne

How We Support Ashbourne 

Nelsons has no office in Ashbourne, but Derby is a short distance to travel. If it’s easier, we’re just as happy to meet by phone or video, and a good number of Ashbourne clients work that way from start to finish. We also have offices in Nottingham and Leicester and advise clients nationwide. 

Our Derby office: Sterne House, Lodge Lane, Derby, DE1 3WD

Legal Services for Ashbourne Residents 

Everything below can be handled without you leaving Ashbourne, if that suits you better.

Wills, Trusts & Probate 

A Will decides what happens to your property and money, and who deals with it. Without one, the intestacy rules apply, and they often don’t match what people assume — unmarried partners, in particular, inherit nothing automatically. We write and update Wills, advise on inheritance tax, and handle probate after a death. See our Wills and probate page for more information. 

Gov.uk sets out the basics of making a Will — worth reading before you speak to anyone. 

Residential Conveyancing 

Buying or selling a home, including rural and period property where searches routinely throw up more than they would in town — rights of way, private drainage, septic tanks, agricultural ties and restrictive covenants. These are all workable, but they need finding early rather than a week before completion. See our house sales and purchases page for more information. 

Family Law 

Divorce, separation and arrangements for children, handled with care and without unnecessary escalation. We’ll aim for agreement where it’s realistic and be straight with you where it isn’t. See our family law page for more information. 

Gov.uk explains the divorce process in outline, though the finances usually need proper advice.

Personal Injury 

A claim for compensation after an accident that wasn’t your fault — road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and injuries in public places. Time limits apply, usually three years from the accident. We’ll tell you early whether a claim is worth pursuing, and no-win-no-fee funding is available where you’re eligible. See our personal injury page for more information. 

Medical Negligence 

Avoidable harm caused by care that fell below an acceptable standard. These claims rest on independent medical evidence and take time to build. Our team holds a Legal 500 Tier 1 ranking for this work, and no-win-no-fee funding is available where you’re eligible. See our medical negligence page for more information.

Court of Protection 

Lasting powers of attorney are made while someone still has capacity, and deputyship applications are made where that point has already passed. The first is considerably simpler and cheaper than the second, which is the main argument for doing it sooner. See our Court of Protection page for more information. 

Employment Law 

Advice for employees on dismissal, discrimination, redundancy and settlement agreements. If you’ve been offered a settlement, take advice before signing — terms are usually negotiable, and tribunal deadlines are short. See our employee rights page for more information. 

Civil Litigation 

Boundary and rights-of-way disputes, which come up more in rural areas than most people expect, alongside contested Wills, professional negligence and debt claims. See our civil litigation page for more information.

Investment Management 

Nelsons has its own FCA-regulated investment team, managing around £350m for clients. They meet clients remotely as readily as in person, and cover retirement and estate planning alongside the legal work. See our independent financial advice page for more information. 

We also advise local businesses on corporate and commercial matters, commercial property, employment, and debt recovery. 

How to Get Started 

If you haven’t instructed a solicitor before, here’s how it works — it doesn’t necessarily require a trip to one of our offices: 

1. Call or email

0800 024 1976, or use the online form. An outline of the situation is enough to start. 

2. Matched to the right team

Your enquiry goes to the specialists in that area, not to a general enquiries desk. 

3. Talk it through

By phone or video, whichever suits. We set out your options and what each is likely to cost. 

4. Confirmed in writing

If you proceed, scope and costs are agreed in writing before work starts.

5. Kept informed
A named contact, and regular updates as your matter progresses. 

What You Can Expect From Us 

Every client is covered by our Client Service Charter. It sets out what we commit to, in writing: 

• A named contact who handles your matter, with cover arranged if they’re away. 
• Calls and emails acknowledged promptly, without you having to chase. 
• Regular updates on progress as your matter moves forward. 
• A choice on how you pay, explained before we start. 
• Supervision by a Partner or Legal Director on every matter. 

Why Choose Nelsons 

What sets Nelsons apart for Ashbourne clients: 

• A named contact on every matter, and our service commitments set out in writing.
• 19 Legal 500 East Midlands rankings, including Tier 1 for Family, Contentious Trusts and Probate, and Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. 
• Supporting individuals and families across the East Midlands since 1983 — one of the region’s most established firms. 
• Listed in The Times Best Law Firms. 
• Ranked by Chambers and Partners across five departments in the East Midlands and Midlands. 
• Lexcel accredited since 2005, the Law Society’s standard for client care and case management. 

Call 0800 024 1976 or get in touch online — no need to drive in unless you want to.