Elliot Mather

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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chesterfield

Elliot Mather has established itself as a leading law firm in the East Midlands, renowned for delivering high-quality legal advice with a personal touch. Built on a foundation of client trust and professional excellence, the firm combines decades of legal expertise with a commitment to tailored, accessible services. Our team of 59 legally qualified specialists and 169 staff members serves individuals, families, and businesses across regional and national jurisdictions. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, evidenced by our accreditations from the Legal Aid Agency, The Law Society, and specialist panels including the Family Panel and Criminal Litigation Panel.

With six offices in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, we offer comprehensive legal solutions spanning family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, and commercial disputes. Our approach prioritises clarity, affordability, and ethical practice, ensuring clients receive reliable guidance for complex legal challenges. As an approved provider for multiple regulatory bodies, we maintain transparency in operations while fostering long-term client relationships through consistent, client-centric service delivery.

Services

Child Care Law Criminal Defence Dispute Resolution Conveyancing Family Mediation Commercial Property Wills and Probate Employment Law Corporate Services Regulatory Compliance

Highlights and features

We provide tailored legal advice with a personal touch across six regional offices.
Our team includes 59 legally qualified specialists with expertise in diverse practice areas.
Accredited by the Legal Aid Agency and The Law Society for professional excellence.
Recognised for consistent service quality through specialist panel memberships.
Combines local knowledge with national jurisdictional experience in legal matters.

Associations and certifications

Legal Aid Agency
The Law Society
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

What people say

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Services

Child Care Law

Our Child Care Law team specialises in representing clients in matters involving local authority interventions, care proceedings, and child protection cases. We advise parents, guardians, and childrens' representatives on legal rights and court procedures. With dedicated solicitors and paralegals across multiple offices, we provide urgent legal support for emergency protection orders and long-term care arrangements.

Criminal Defence

The Criminal Defence department offers representation in magistrates' and crown courts for offences ranging from motoring violations to serious fraud allegations. Our solicitors and LLP members provide 24/7 police station advice and court advocacy. We specialise in regulatory law compliance and asset recovery cases under Proceeds of Crime legislation.

Conveyancing

Our Residential department handles property transactions including purchases, sales, lease extensions, and equity transfers. Licensed conveyancers and legal executives manage both domestic and investment property cases. We offer fixed-fee services for first-time buyers and remortgage clients across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Family Mediation

Family Mediation services assist couples in resolving divorce settlements, child custody arrangements, and financial divisions without court proceedings. Accredited mediators facilitate negotiations on parenting plans and property settlements. We provide geographically accessible services across six East Midlands offices.

Commercial Property

The Commercial Property team advises businesses on lease agreements, property development, and landlord-tenant disputes. We handle acquisitions, disposals, and financing for industrial and retail properties. Our services include title due diligence and compliance with planning regulations across regional commercial markets.

People

Jonathan Barber

LLP Member and Head of Department

Specialising in Wills, Probate and Elderly Client Services, Jonathan Barber brings over 25 years of experience in estate planning and inheritance law. He leads the Chesterfield office team in delivering tailored solutions for complex probate matters.

Steve Brint

LLP Member

As a criminal law specialist, Steve Brint oversees serious crime defence cases in Chesterfield. With extensive crown court experience, he focuses on fraud investigations and regulatory law compliance for corporate clients.

Elizabeth Bilton

LLP Member

Leading family mediation services in Mansfield, Elizabeth Bilton specialises in resolving complex custody disputes and domestic violence cases. She combines legal expertise with empathetic client support for sensitive family matters.

Natalia Delgado

LLP Member and Head of Department

Natalia Delgado manages the commercial team across Mansfield and Nottingham offices. Her expertise in business contracts and property development supports clients in navigating complex corporate transactions and regulatory frameworks.

Daniel Lindon

LLP Member

Specialising in residential conveyancing, Daniel Lindon oversees property transactions in Nottingham. With a focus on first-time buyer schemes and new build developments, he ensures efficient completion of complex property deals.

Questions

What areas of law does Elliot Mather specialise in?

We specialise in child care law, criminal defence, family mediation, conveyancing, and commercial property transactions across the East Midlands.

Do you offer services outside the East Midlands?

While our offices serve Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, we handle cases nationally through our network of 59 legal specialists.

Are your solicitors accredited by professional bodies?

Yes, we're accredited by the Legal Aid Agency and The Law Society, with specialists on panels including the Criminal Litigation Panel.

How do I start a conveyancing process with your firm?

Request an instant conveyancing quote online or contact our Chesterfield office to begin property transaction services with our licensed conveyancers.

What makes Elliot Mather different from other law firms?

We combine regional accessibility with national expertise, offering tailored legal solutions through 169 staff members across six offices.

Reviews (7)

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James Mayfair

Sep 25, 2021 Report

Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Totally slow. Still waiting on our sale and it's been 9 months...solicitors are unprofessional and incompetent. DO NOT GO HERE TO SELL YOUR HOME

May 03, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
My son and my whole family went through a very traumatic experience Lucy Tissington as well as acting on our behalf she was very supportive .When ever I left a message for Lucy to contact me she always did so as soon as she was able to. Thank you Lucy from the bottom.of our hearts

Biraj Parmar

Mar 31, 2021 Report

I used the services of Nick Elliot to sell my business, the service he provided was exceptional. He provided great advice and insight into the full process. If I ever sell my business again i'll most certainly use Nick!

Scott Parkinson

May 24, 2020 Report

I'd recommend Mr Joe Harvey the senior associate solicitor at this firm to represent anyone, having been represented by Mr Harvey I can assure you that he remains professional and courteous throughout proceedings.

Steve H.

Nov 30, 2019 Report

I would highly recommend this firm for family matters. Puja Mojaria dealt with my case and she was excellent.

Reilly Mich

Oct 17, 2019 Report

I received good and professional advice about separation and child custody. I was very nervous before my first appointment but my solicitor made me feel at ease and she explained everything really well. I would definitely recommend them for family law advice. The receptionist was helpful too.

Carly Grant

Oct 17, 2019 Report

I can't thank Karen Perry enough. She was efficient and communicative. Nothing was too much trouble and she got everything sorted for us quickly. If you are looking for conveyencing then I would definitely recommend Karen!