Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Specialist Legal Services
Established in 2003 by senior partner Richard Nelson, our firm has grown to become a national leader in specialist legal services across England and Wales. With 16 regional offices and over 55 qualified lawyers, we combine decades of collective experience with a client-centric approach to deliver exceptional outcomes. Our team includes recognised experts in professional disciplinary law, regulatory investigations, and commercial litigation, with multiple practitioners ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers directories. We maintain authorisation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 547139) and pride ourselves on transparent communication, strategic problem-solving, and unwavering advocacy for our clients' interests.Through our multidisciplinary teams, we serve professionals, businesses, and individuals with tailored legal solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term objectives. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a 97% client satisfaction rating and recognition as a benchmark provider in our specialist fields.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law
Regulatory Investigations
Tax Investigations
Professional Disciplinary
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialist legal experience since 2003
- 55+ qualified lawyers across 16 regional offices
- SRA-regulated legal services with 97% client satisfaction
- Ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers directories
- Multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive legal solutions
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Outstanding service
Professional and supportive
Compassionate and understanding
Excellent communication
Highly recommend
Services
Professional Disciplinary Law
Our specialist disciplinary lawyers represent professionals before regulatory bodies including GMC, NMC, and SRA. We provide strategic defence in fitness-to-practice investigations, interim order applications, and tribunal hearings. With experience handling complex cases across healthcare, law, and accountancy sectors, we combine procedural expertise with practical solutions to protect professional registrations and careers.
Immigration Solicitors
We offer comprehensive immigration solutions including visa applications, citizenship claims, and deportation appeals. Our solicitors handle business immigration routes, family visas, and complex nationality cases. With dedicated support for investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients, we provide clear guidance through UK immigration law's evolving requirements while maintaining a 97% client satisfaction rating.
Commercial Litigation
Our litigation team resolves commercial disputes through cost-effective strategies that prioritise business continuity. Specialising in contract disputes, property conflicts, and regulatory challenges, we combine courtroom expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods. Serving SMEs and large corporations, we focus on preserving commercial relationships while achieving favourable financial outcomes through negotiated settlements or litigation.
Employment Law
We provide end-to-end employment law services for employers and employees. Our expertise covers settlement agreements, tribunal representation, policy development, and disciplinary proceedings. With dedicated teams for SMEs and corporate clients, we ensure regulatory compliance while protecting organisational interests. We also represent professionals in employment-related regulatory matters and contractual disputes.
Tax Investigations
Our tax specialists defend clients in HMRC investigations including COP8, COP9, and criminal tax enquiries. We handle offshore tax disclosures, fraud allegations, and confiscation proceedings. With experience in complex financial structures and regulatory compliance, we negotiate settlements while minimising personal and business exposure through strategic representation at all investigation stages.
People
Richard Nelson
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1975 with specialist disciplinary law expertise. Founded Nelsons Solicitors in 1983, growing it into one of the UK's top 50 firms before establishing Richard Nelson LLP in 2003.
Marie Dancer
Managing Partner
Dual-qualified barrister and solicitor with 20+ years' legal experience. Managing Partner since 2015, specialising in professional regulation and firm leadership. Recognised for strategic oversight of multidisciplinary legal teams.
Steve Roberts
Partner
Regulatory law specialist with Legal 500 and Chambers rankings. Focuses on legal practitioners' disciplinary matters and accountancy regulation. Advises on SRA interventions and professional misconduct cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Jacqui Callan
Partner
Criminal defence expert with 25+ years' experience in the justice system. Leads the criminal defence team, specialising in complex cases including fraud, regulatory offences, and military law proceedings.
Jayne Harrison
Partner
Employment law specialist with leadership roles at top UK firms. Heads the employment team, advising businesses on regulatory compliance, tribunal representation, and strategic workforce management solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Richard Nelson LLP specialise in?
We specialise in professional disciplinary law, regulatory investigations, commercial litigation, employment law, immigration, and tax investigations across England and Wales.
Are your legal services available outside the UK?
While our offices operate in England and Wales, we handle international cases involving UK immigration, regulatory matters, and cross-border commercial disputes.
What makes Richard Nelson LLP different from other law firms?
Our combination of SRA-regulated excellence, 55+ specialist lawyers, 20+ years' experience, and client-focused approach delivers measurable results with 97% satisfaction.
Do you offer initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial telephone consultations with no obligation, allowing you to discuss your case and explore options with our legal experts.
How quickly can I get legal representation?
Our emergency contact line operates during business hours, with urgent cases prioritised and same-day consultations available for critical matters.
Reviews (4)
David Lewis
Dec 01, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
They just keep hanging up the phone or line goes dead. Complete waste of time
They just keep hanging up the phone or line goes dead. Complete waste of time
Kira Wakefield
Nov 28, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Extremely professional service, Marie was very quick in responding to my initial enquiry-I felt totally confident throughout the whole time that they assisted me. The advice and guidance I was given was exceptional, which saved me time, money, and a great deal of stress. I highly recommend Richard Nelson Solicitors.
Extremely professional service, Marie was very quick in responding to my initial enquiry-I felt totally confident throughout the whole time that they assisted me. The advice and guidance I was given was exceptional, which saved me time, money, and a great deal of stress. I highly recommend Richard Nelson Solicitors.
Bahar S. Ardalan
Jul 12, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I was contacted by someone called Richard Etherington regarding my query whom I found very rude and unprofessional.
I was contacted by someone called Richard Etherington regarding my query whom I found very rude and unprofessional.
Mustafa Ali
Oct 02, 2017
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I would wholeheartedly recommend Marie Dancer at Richard Nelson. She handled my case efficiently, concisely and comprehensively. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
