Solicitors for Chesterfield

How We Support Chesterfield 

Nelsons has no office in Chesterfield. Our nearest team is in Derby, around 22 to 24 miles away, with direct trains at least twice an hour taking 17 to 18 minutes. Some clients come in; plenty handle everything by phone and video instead. 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 Chesterfield Residents

Chesterfield clients come to us most often about moving home and planning ahead, which fits a town with this much first-time buyer activity. The rest of personal law is covered too. 

Residential Conveyancing 

Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from seller to buyer. First-time buyers in Chesterfield pay an average of £174,000, well under the regional figure, and many are buying with a Help to Buy ISA, a gifted deposit or a shared ownership arrangement. We handle searches, contracts, enquiries and completion, and explain each stage as it comes rather than assuming you know it. See our house sales and purchases page for more information. 

Wills, Trusts & Probate 

A first Will often follows a first home, and it matters more than people expect — without one, the intestacy rules decide who inherits, and they rarely match what most couples assume, particularly if you aren’t married. We write and update Wills, and handle probate and estate administration after a death. See our Wills and probate page for more information. 

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

Family Law 

Divorce, separation, and arrangements for children. We aim to resolve things by agreement wherever that’s realistic, because it’s usually cheaper and less damaging than court. Where agreement isn’t possible, we’ll say so early rather than letting costs build. See our family law page for more information. 

Gov.uk explains the divorce process in outline, though the financial side usually needs 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 

Claims where healthcare fell below an acceptable standard and caused avoidable harm — misdiagnosis, surgical error, delayed treatment. These turn on independent medical evidence and take time to build properly. 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 

If someone loses the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, decisions still have to be made. A lasting power of attorney, put in place while someone still has capacity, is far simpler and cheaper than a Court of Protection deputyship application after the fact. See our Court of Protection page for more information.

Employment Law 

Advice for employees rather than employers — unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy and settlement agreements. Tribunal deadlines are short, usually three months less a day, so it pays to take advice quickly rather than waiting to see how things develop. See our employee rights page for more information. 

Civil Litigation 

Disputes that need resolving, in or out of court — contested Wills, boundary disputes, professional negligence and money owed. We look hard at whether a claim is worth bringing before anyone commits to it. See our civil litigation page for more information. 

Investment Management 

Nelsons is unusual among law firms in having its own FCA-regulated investment team, managing around £350m for clients. They advise on pensions, retirement and longer-term planning, and work alongside the legal teams where the two overlap. 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 

Most people instructing a solicitor for the first time aren’t sure how it works. It’s straightforward: 

1. Get in touch

Call 0800 024 1976 or use the online enquiry form. A rough outline is enough — you don’t need documents or legal terms ready. 

2. We point you to the right team

Your enquiry goes to the specialists who handle that area, not to whoever happens to pick up. 

3. An initial conversation

We talk through what’s happened, set out your options, and explain what each is likely to cost. There’s no obligation to go further. 

4. You decide

If you want to proceed, we confirm the scope and the costs in writing before any work starts. If you don’t, that’s the end of it. 

5. We get on with it

You get a named contact and updates as things progress, rather than only when you chase. 

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 

There’s no shortage of firms covering Chesterfield. What sets Nelsons apart: 

• Supporting individuals and families across the East Midlands since 1983 — one of the region’s most established firms. 
• Lexcel accredited since 2005, the Law Society’s standard for client care and case management. 
• Ranked by Chambers and Partners across five departments in the East Midlands and Midlands. 
• 19 Legal 500 East Midlands rankings, including Tier 1 for Family, Contentious Trusts and Probate, and Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. 
• A named contact on every matter, and our service commitments set out in writing. 
• Listed in The Times Best Law 2026. 

Call 0800 024 1976 or get in touch online — Derby is under 20 minutes by train, though a call is usually the quicker first step.