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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Leicester
Lawson West Solicitors has been providing expert legal advice to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and beyond for over 40 years. Clients return to Lawson West Solicitors again and again. Individual and business clients use Lawson West Solicitors for our quality and personalised client service experience. Our award-winning legal teams are waiting to help and support you. From our offices in Leicester and Market Harborough, our team of lawyers and solicitors provides helpful support, a review of your legal matter, and legal advice to individuals and business clients in Leicestershire and across the region. Our business clients range from family businesses, entrepreneurial business owners, to larger companies with property interests and pension and trust property investments.Our individual clients include business owners, individuals, family members, private and public sector workers as well as retired people. We provide support and advice surrounding property, business interests, family assets, protecting family wealth, personal relationships and the health and wellbeing of family members. Our core values of being welcoming, confident, supportive, knowledgeable and dependable resonate throughout our services. We are both delighted with your service to us and I dread to think where we would have been without you.
Services
Employment Law
Family Law
Probate Services
Wills & Trusts
Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Court of Protection
Corporate Law
Estate Planning
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in UK legal services.
- Award-winning teams in employment law and private client services.
- Personalised client service with core values of professionalism and dependability.
- Recognised in The Legal 500 for excellence in East Midlands legal services.
- STEP-qualified professionals in probate, wills and trusts.
Associations and certifications
- The Legal 500
- British Wills and Probate Awards
- STEP
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly professional
Personal touch
Award-winning expertise
Dependable support
Services
Employment Law
We provide expert employment law services for employees and employers, covering discrimination, dismissal, settlement agreements, and tribunal claims. Our nationally-recognised team offers strategic advice on workplace rights, contractual disputes, and compliance with employment regulations. Clients benefit from our Legal 500 top-tier ranking and decades of experience resolving complex employment matters.
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, child arrangements, cohabitation agreements, and financial settlements. We offer fixed-fee initial consultations and tailored solutions for complex family disputes. With empathetic guidance and legal expertise, we prioritise clients' needs during emotionally challenging situations, ensuring clear communication and practical outcomes for families.
Probate Services
We assist with probate, wills, and trust management, including complex cases involving vulnerable beneficiaries. Our award-winning team provides specialist advice on inheritance tax planning and estate administration. As winners of the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025, we combine technical expertise with compassionate support for individuals and families managing estate matters.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property services cover acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development projects for businesses and landlords. We handle complex transactions involving SIPPs, SSAS pensions, and land development. With expertise in secured lending and property disputes, we deliver practical solutions for commercial property owners and investors across the East Midlands.
Wills & Trusts
We create tailored wills and trust arrangements to protect assets and minimise inheritance tax liabilities. Our specialists advise on bare trusts, family protection trusts, and capacity issues. With STEP-qualified professionals and court-appointed deputyship expertise, we ensure comprehensive estate planning solutions that safeguard clients' financial legacies for future generations.
People
Ashley Hunt
Director & Senior Employment Solicitor
Specialises in employment law with extensive experience representing employees in discrimination and dismissal cases. Recognised for expertise in disability discrimination and complex tribunal claims.
Vaishali Thakerar
Director & Senior Employment Solicitor
Focuses on employment law, particularly in gender reassignment and sexual orientation discrimination cases. Provides strategic advice on settlement agreements and unfair dismissal claims.
Rebecca Beswick
Director, Senior Commercial Property and Corporate Solicitor
Specialises in commercial property transactions and corporate law, with expertise in land development and business acquisitions. Leads complex property deals for corporate clients.
Vicky Jones
Managing Director
Oversees firm operations with a focus on client service excellence. Ensures alignment with core values of professionalism and dependability across all legal services.
Phoebe Skarlatos
Court of Protection Specialist
Focuses on capacity issues and trust management, assisting families with deputyship appointments and asset protection for vulnerable individuals.
Questions
What areas of law does Lawson West specialise in?
We specialise in employment law, family law, probate, wills & trusts, commercial property, corporate law, and Court of Protection matters, serving both individuals and businesses.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee initial appointments for family law matters and transparent pricing structures across our legal services.
Are your solicitors regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number: 557518) and our probate team includes STEP-qualified professionals.
How quickly can I get legal advice?
Contact us via phone or online form and we'll connect you with the right legal expert promptly, typically the same working day.
What makes Lawson West different from other law firms?
Our core values of being welcoming, confident, supportive, knowledgeable and dependable, combined with our award-winning teams and client-focused approach.
Do you handle cases outside Leicester?
Yes, while based in Leicester and Market Harborough, we serve clients across Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands region.
Reviews (7)
Mark St George
Dec 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Not a lot one can say - just excellent in every way....
Not a lot one can say - just excellent in every way....
Philippa Smith
Nov 22, 2021
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During our chain free purchase, we found Charlotte extremely difficult to contact throughout. Emails went unanswered for up to week and phone lines consistently rang out and then cut off.
Charlotte approved our proof of funds and then the following week, on the projected afternoon of completion, she requested lots more financial information from us, apparently at the request of her manager. This delayed completion.
Charlotte didnt check that we had buildings insurance in place prior to completion, which was a legal requirement of our mortgage.
Generally, I have a lot on concerns about the
Charlotte approved our proof of funds and then the following week, on the projected afternoon of completion, she requested lots more financial information from us, apparently at the request of her manager. This delayed completion.
Charlotte didnt check that we had buildings insurance in place prior to completion, which was a legal requirement of our mortgage.
Generally, I have a lot on concerns about the
Martin Sayer
Oct 30, 2021
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Earlier in the year, we were faced with what initially seemed like a straight forward process. However as things progressed and other events happened, this straight forward process became more complicated. Lawson West solicitors were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process of both gaining probate for two people and also in house conveyance. Yes they have a cost, but for us it was worth every penny to know that things were being dealt with swiftly, professionally and courteously as well. Advice was given when asked, and nothing was too much for them. Would highly recommend and would be my
Paul Burke
Oct 14, 2021
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I can only speak for my own experience with the market harborough branch, however I found the experience of dealing with them frustrating in the extreme. Only one solicitor was ever available to deal with my issues and they were frequently on annual leave, including around two key points in my divorce process. All documentation was sent to their PA to be typed up and yet I frequently had to correct spelling and grammar. A simple back and forth would take over a month to process.
Finally, one point in the hearing hinged on the fact that my ex-wife was a shareholder but not a director. Despite
Finally, one point in the hearing hinged on the fact that my ex-wife was a shareholder but not a director. Despite
Kristina Franklin
Sep 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Lawson-West took on my case last minute when I was let down by another firm. Very quick to respond and ensured that there was no delay by the change in firms. Easy to communicate with and explained everything that was going on as it happened
Lawson-West took on my case last minute when I was let down by another firm. Very quick to respond and ensured that there was no delay by the change in firms. Easy to communicate with and explained everything that was going on as it happened
Nikki Carter
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Elizabeth dealt very professionally with my Aunt's will. Always very prompt when asked one of many questions. It was a very difficult estate to work on, and myself as executor and the beneficiaries are grateful for the hard work and dedication of Elizabeth and her team.
Elizabeth dealt very professionally with my Aunt's will. Always very prompt when asked one of many questions. It was a very difficult estate to work on, and myself as executor and the beneficiaries are grateful for the hard work and dedication of Elizabeth and her team.
Wendy Edmond
Jul 24, 2021
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Elizabeth Brown has looked after our legal affairs for many years and has always proved to be in the top flight - extremely professional yet friendly and empathetic; excellent advice and very prompt in all ways yet with very reasonable fees. We dread the day Elizabeth should decide to retire, utterly deserved though it would be, but are completely reassured that her daughter Laura
Brown is following in her mothers footsteps, and have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending them. Wendy and Ken Edmond
Brown is following in her mothers footsteps, and have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending them. Wendy and Ken Edmond
