Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Ascot
Nol de Spville Solicitor is a specialist legal practice based in the Thames Valley, offering niche services for individuals, businesses, and community organisations. With over 20 years of experience, we focus on business law, French law, probate, dispute resolution, and employment law. Our expertise spans cross-jurisdictional matters between England and France, including property transactions, inheritance, and commercial disputes. We provide fixed fees and flexible payment options, prioritising clear communication and pragmatic legal strategies. Our team includes fully bilingual professionals who navigate complex French bureaucracy with ease.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain professional insurance coverage up to 1,000,000 per claim. We specialise in financial mis-selling claims, insurance disputes, and Court of Protection matters. Our probate service operates in conjunction with leading accountants to ensure tax-efficient estate administration. Clients benefit from our dual presence in England and France, with support for Wills, lasting powers of attorney, and European legal compliance. We combine decades of experience with a commitment to accessible, client-focused legal solutions.
Services
Business Law
French Property Law
Probate Services
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Inheritance Tax Planning
Lasting Power of Attorney
Court of Protection
Commercial Leases
Wills Drafting
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of legal experience in England and France
- Fully bilingual English-French legal team
- Fixed fee structures for probate and estate administration
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 146199)
- Specialist expertise in cross-jurisdictional disputes
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society of England & Wales
- Franco-British Lawyers Society
Services
Business Law
Our business law services cover company formation, commercial contracts, employment law, and dispute resolution for UK and international clients. We specialise in financial mis-selling claims and insurance disputes while providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance. With cross-border expertise, we support businesses operating between England and France through tailored legal solutions.
French Property Law
We offer comprehensive French property law services including conveyancing, lease agreements, and dispute resolution. Our bilingual team navigates French bureaucracy to assist with purchases, sales, and inheritance matters. We handle commercial leases, asset transfers, and matrimonial property issues affecting French real estate for UK-based clients and professionals.
Probate Services
Our probate services include Will execution, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning. We work with accountants to ensure tax-efficient solutions while managing complex estates with multiple beneficiaries. We provide fixed-fee options for straightforward cases and handle contentious probate disputes with sensitivity and legal precision.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve commercial, insurance, and inheritance disputes through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Our approach prioritises pragmatic solutions while maintaining readiness for court proceedings. Specialising in cross-jurisdictional conflicts between England and France, we manage financial mis-selling claims and Court of Protection matters with strategic legal representation.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We draft and register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) for property and financial affairs. Our services include Court of Protection applications for deputyship when LPAs aren't established. We guide families through mental capacity planning and ensure legal authority for managing loved ones' affairs with professional safeguards and regulatory compliance.
People
Nol de Spville
Freelance Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with over 20 years' experience in English litigation, French property law, and cross-jurisdictional matters. Specialises in probate, business law, and dispute resolution between England and France. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID 146199).
Karen Grainger
Accounting Support
Provides financial and administrative support to Nol de Spville Solicitor with 20 years' accounting experience. Manages practice finances and client accounting matters with specialist legal sector expertise.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in business law, French property and inheritance matters, probate, dispute resolution, and employment law across England and France.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for probate administration and selected legal services to ensure cost transparency for our clients.
Can you assist with French property transactions?
Our bilingual team offers comprehensive support for buying, selling, and managing French property including legal compliance and dispute resolution.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 146199) and maintain professional indemnity insurance up to £1,000,000 per claim.
How do you handle cross-border legal matters?
With dual expertise in English and French law, we provide seamless legal solutions for international clients and businesses operating across jurisdictions.
