Solicitors for Market Harborough

How We Support Market Harborough 

Nelsons has no office in Market Harborough, and we won’t pretend otherwise. Our nearest team is in Leicester, around 16 miles away, with direct trains every 15 to 20 minutes taking about 12 minutes. Plenty of clients come in; plenty never do, and handle everything by phone or video instead. Both work equally well. We also have offices in Nottingham and Derby, and advise clients nationwide. 

Our Leicester office: Provincial House, 37 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TU 

Legal Services for Market Harborough Residents 

Market Harborough clients come to us most often about property and inheritance, which is what the local market would suggest. We cover the rest of personal law too, and one team can deal with more than one thing at a time. 

Wills, Trusts & Probate 

With detached homes here averaging £450,000, a good number of Market Harborough estates sit near or above the inheritance tax threshold. We write and update Wills, set up trusts to pass wealth on efficiently, and handle probate when someone dies. If an estate includes property, investments and a business, those need planning together rather than separately. See our Wills and probate page for more information. 

Gov.uk sets out the basics of making a Will — useful background, though few estates of this size are simple enough to stop there. 

Residential Conveyancing 

Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from seller to buyer. Market Harborough is the strongest market in the county, which can mean competitive bidding and tight chains. We handle searches, contracts, enquiries and completion, and tell you where things actually stand rather than leaving you guessing. See our house sales and purchases page for more information. 

Family Law 

Divorce, separation, and arrangements for children. Where a family holds significant property or pensions, the financial settlement is rarely straightforward, and getting it wrong is expensive to undo. We advise on the finances as well as the divorce itself, and aim to settle without court wherever that’s realistic. See our family law page for more information. 

Court of Protection 

If someone loses the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, decisions still need making. We arrange lasting powers of attorney while someone still has capacity — much simpler — and apply to the Court of Protection for deputyship where that moment has passed. See our Court of Protection page for more information.

Personal Injury 

A claim for compensation after an accident that wasn’t your fault. That covers road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and injuries in public places. 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 

Where healthcare falls below an acceptable standard and causes avoidable harm — misdiagnosis, surgical error, delayed treatment. These claims turn on expert medical evidence and take time. 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. 

Employment Law 

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

Civil Litigation 

Disputes that need resolving, in or out of court. Contested Wills and inheritance claims come up more often where estates are larger, alongside professional negligence, boundary disputes and debt claims. We’ll push for settlement first, because litigation is slow and costly. 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 work alongside the legal teams on inheritance tax, retirement and estate planning — which matters when a Will and an investment portfolio need to point the same way. 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 have never instructed a solicitor before and aren’t sure how it works. It’s straightforward: 

1. Get in touch

Call 0800 024 1976 or use the online enquiry form. Tell us roughly what’s happened — you don’t need documents or legal terms at this stage. 

2. We point you to the right team

Your enquiry goes to the specialists who handle that area, not to whoever picks up. If it spans two areas, we’ll say so.

3. An initial conversation

We talk through your situation, set out your options, and explain what each one is likely to cost and how long it takes. No obligation to go further.

4. You decide

If you want to proceed, we confirm the scope and 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 Market Harborough. What sets Nelsons apart: 

• 19 Legal 500 East Midlands rankings, including Tier 1 for Family, Contentious Trusts and Probate, and Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. 
• Ranked by Chambers and Partners across five departments in the East Midlands and Midlands. 
• Supporting individuals and families across the East Midlands since 1983 — one of the region’s most established firms. 
• Listed in The Times Best Law 2026. 
• Lexcel accredited since 2005, the Law Society’s standard for client care and case management. 
• Legal and financial advice under one roof, so a Will and an investment portfolio can be planned together. 

Call 0800 024 1976 or get in touch online — Leicester is 12 minutes by train, but a phone call often settles things faster.