Solicitors for Oakham

How We Support Oakham 

Nelsons has no office in Oakham. Our nearest team is in Leicester, around 19 miles away, with a direct hourly train taking about 28 minutes. A good number of Rutland clients handle everything by phone and video and never make the trip. 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 Oakham Residents 

Being outside Leicestershire changes nothing about what’s available. Oakham clients get the same specialists as anyone else. 

Wills, Trusts & Probate 

A Will sets out what happens to your property and money, and appoints who deals with it. We write and update Wills, advise on inheritance tax, and handle probate after a death, including estates that take time to gather in. See our Wills and probate page for more information. 

Residential Conveyancing 

Buying or selling a home in Rutland, including rural and period property where searches can throw up more than usual — rights of way, septic drainage, agricultural ties. We handle the legal work and keep you updated at each stage. See our house sales and purchases page for more information. 

Family Law 

Divorce, separation and arrangements for children. We aim to resolve matters by agreement wherever that is realistic, and will tell you plainly when it is not. See our family law page for more information. 

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

Court of Protection 

Lasting powers of attorney, made while someone still has capacity, and deputyship applications where that point has passed. The first is far simpler and cheaper than the second. See our Court of Protection page for more information. 

Personal Injury 

Compensation after an accident that wasn’t your fault — road traffic accidents, accidents at work, injuries in public places. Time limits apply. No-win-no-fee funding is available where you’re eligible. See our personal injury page for more information.

Medical Negligence 

Where care fell below an acceptable standard and caused avoidable harm. These claims rest on independent medical evidence and take time to build. Our team holds a Legal 500 Tier 1 ranking, 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 on dismissal, discrimination, redundancy and settlement agreements. Tribunal deadlines are short, so early advice matters. See our employee rights page for more information. 

Civil Litigation 

Contested Wills, professional negligence, boundary and rights-of-way disputes — the last of which come up more in rural areas than most people expect. See our civil litigation page for more information. 

Investment Management 

Nelsons has its own FCA-regulated investment team, managing around £350m for clients, covering retirement and estate planning alongside the legal work. See our independent financial advice page for more information. 

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

How to Get Started 

How instructing us works, if you haven’t done it before:

1. Get in touch

Call 0800 024 1976 or use the online enquiry form. An outline of the situation is enough to begin. 

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

We set out your options, what each would cost, and how long it’s likely to take. There’s no obligation to go further.

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 Oakham and Rutland clients: 

• 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. 
• 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. 
• Lexcel accredited since 2005, the Law Society’s standard for client care and case management. 

Call 0800 024 1976 or get in touch online — the Oakham train is direct, but a call is usually the quicker first step.